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Hong Kong - Shantou High Speed Train

One pair of direct high speed trains are running between Hong Kong and Shantou. It takes about 3 hours to complete the whole journey and ticket fare for a second class seat is CNY223.

Passengers not satisfied with the schedule of Hong Kong - Shantou high speed trains could also get to Chaoshan Railway Station first, taking 2.5 - 3 hours and then take a bus to downtown Shantou.

Basic Facts

Open time: July 10th, 2019

Operated at: Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station, Shantou Railway Station

Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph) in HK, 300 km/h (186 mph) in Mainland

Travel Time: About 3 hours

Distance: About 370 km (230 miles)

Hong Kong - Shantou High Speed Railway Map
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Hong Kong to Shantou High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G6392	13:56 - 16:57	3h1m

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Shantou to Hong Kong High Speed Train Timetable

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G6390	17:28 - 20:19	2h51m

Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please search with the tool on top of this page for real-time schedule.

Hong Kong - Shantou High Speed Train Ticket Fare

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 745 USD 110	CNY 357 USD 53	CNY 223 USD 33

Hong Kong – Chaoshan High Speed Trains

Hong Kong to Chaoshan High Speed Train Schedule

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G6382	07:26 - 10:09	2h43m
G3006	08:45 - 11:33	2h48m
G6386	09:33 - 12:17	2h44m
G6384	11:48 - 14:43	2h55m
G3002	14:33 - 16:59	2h26m
G3004	15:25 - 18:09	2h46m
G6388	16:40 - 19:28	2h48m

Chaoshan to Hong Kong High Speed Train Schedule

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G6383	08:46 - 11:28	2h42m
G6281	10:42 - 13:29	2h47m
G3001	11:21 - 13:53	2h32m
G3003	11:56 - 14:38	2h42m
G6385	12:43 - 15:31	2h48m
G3007	16:33 - 19:19	2h46m
G3005	18:56 - 21:37	2h41m
G6387	19:50 - 22:45	2h55m

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Hong Kong - Chaoshan High Speed Train Ticket Fare

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 546 USD 83.5	CNY 291 USD 44.5	CNY 182 USD 28

How to Travel from Chaoshan Railway Station to downtown Shantou

1. Passengers can take bus no. 181 running between downtown Shantou and South Square of Chaoshan Railway Station. It takes about one hour and costs CNY 10.

2. Or take High Speed Rail Express Bus shuttling between downtown Shantou and North Square of Chaoshan railway station. Those coaches start from 6:30 – 19:15 at Shantou and 9:30 – 24:00 at Chaoshan Railway Station with an interval of 30 minutes. The whole journey takes about an hour and ticket fare costs CNY 18.

3. Taxi between the two places costs about CNY 100.

Running Route of High Speed Trains between Hong Kong and Shantou

1. Hong Kong - Shenzhen: This is a section of Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong High Speed Railway opened in the third quarter of 2018. As planned, the whole journey between the two cities can be finished in 23 minutes. There are three major stations set up along this rail, including West Kowloon, Futian and Shenzhen North.

2. Shenzhen - Chaoshan: On December 28, 2013, this section of Southeast Coast High Speed Railway was opened to passengers. The stations along the section include Shenzhen North, Shenzhen Pingshan, Huizhou South, Huidong, Houmen, Shanwei, Lufeng, Kuitan, Puning, Chaoyang and Chaoshan.

Major Rail Lines from Hong Kong to:

Major Rail Lines from Shantou to:

- Last updated on Apr. 25, 2023 by Brenda Lian -

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Questions & Answers on Hong Kong - Shantou High Speed Train
Asked by Kylee from USA | Aug. 26, 2019 00:45Reply
Hi, I want to know if we can change our ticket HK to Chaoshan?
We are wondering if we can change our destination station from Chaoshan to Shantou?
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Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Aug. 26, 2019 18:36
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Thank you for your inquiry.

Did you booked tickets with us? If yes, would you please kindly advise us your tracking number so we can check your booking status firstly. Generally speaking, before tickets are confirmed, the destination can be changed. However, if your tickets are already confirmed, the destination for HK routes can no longer be changed. Hope for your kind notice.
Asked by Darwin | Mar. 20, 2019 03:40Reply
Where can I found the bus No. 181 and K1 to Shantou city?
Is there still bus after 7:30pm?
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Answered by Charles from USA | Mar. 20, 2019 20:44
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The bus station is not hard to find, on the north square. The bus should be end at 8 or 9pm.
Asked by Josh from NEW ZEALAND | Feb. 08, 2019 01:56Reply
Is the train from Hong Kong to Shantou now operational?
I heard that it hadn't yet been completed, but that might be something else. Just wanted to check that this route and train are working and we can book a ticket successfully. Thanks!
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Answered by Jakie from SINGAPORE | Feb. 09, 2019 00:20
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Not available to Shantou, but direct ride to Chaoshan are in service. You can then use bus, taxi or other trains to go to Shantou from Chaoshan Station.
Asked by Pepa from SPAIN | Oct. 26, 2018 11:28Reply
Luggage size restriction
Is there any restrictions on luggage size?
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Answered by Wayne | Oct. 28, 2018 20:30
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yes, indeed. The policy says the length + height + width should be within 130cm and weight should be within 20kg. However, if it is just a little more, it should be also fine.
Answered by pepa from SPAIN | Nov. 21, 2018 03:30
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Thank you for your reply. Are they really strick and they mesure them? I know the weight won't exceed 20kg but the size allowed is really small, if it is 140cm instead of 130cm would they give us problems? there is no way to check in the luggage so that i doesn't have to be this size? and can we carry more than 1?? Thanks!!
Answered by Lorraine | Nov. 21, 2018 23:55
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I think 140cm should be no problem. By visual inspection, it is hard to tell the difference of 130cm or 140cm. I don't think they have time to measure every pieces of luggage in a busy railway station. There is no policy mentioned about the pieces of luggage, so more than one should be fine.
Answered by pepa from SPAIN | Nov. 22, 2018 00:42
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ok! thank you!
Asked by jane from INDIA | Oct. 01, 2018 03:48Reply
what suppose we miss G6386 train can we board the next train G6390 with the same ticket
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Answered by DANIEL | Oct. 02, 2018 02:23
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If G6390 still have tickets left, you could change at the staiton.
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