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 the ticket fare for a second class seat is CNY 199 (USD 28).

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. There are around 10 pairs of bullet trains operated between Hong Kong and Chaoshan. 
 

Basic Facts

 Open time: July 10th, 2019
 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
Hong Kong - Shantou High Speed Railway Map
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Hong Kong Train Maps

Hong Kong to Shantou High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Aug 9, 2023)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G639213:56 - 16:573h1m
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Shantou to Hong Kong High Speed Train Timetable
 

(Last Update on Aug 9, 2023)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G639017:28 - 20:222h54m
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 Aug 9, 2023)
Business Class SeatFirst Class SeatSecond Class Seat
CNY 629
USD 89
CNY 318
USD 45
CNY 199
USD 28
 

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.
 

Hong Kong - Chaoshan High Speed Trains

Hong Kong to Chaoshan Bullet Train Timetable 

(Last Update on Aug 9, 2023)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G638207:25 - 09:572h32m
G300608:52 - 11:152h23m
G638609:26 - 11:512h25m
G638412:00 - 14:292h29m
G639213:56 - 16:262h30m
G300214:26 - 16:522h26m
G300415:14 - 17:512h37m
G638815:59 - 18:442h45m
G300818:43 - 21:132h30m

Chaoshan to Hong Kong High Speed Train Schedule 

(Last Update on Aug 9, 2023)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G638309:02 - 11:292h27m
G638111:00 - 13:302h30m
G300111:26 - 14:012h35m
G300311:47 - 14:322h45m
G638512:50 - 15:192h29m
G300715:51 - 18:222h31m
G639117:56 - 20:222h26m
G300518:39 - 21:282h49m
G638719:53 - 22:222h29m

See more Chaoshan Train Schedule 
 

Hong Kong - Chaoshan High Speed Train Ticket Fare

(Last Update on Aug 9, 2023)
Business Class SeatFirst Class SeatSecond Class Seat
CNY 565 - 594
USD 80 - 84
CNY 281 - 366
USD 40 - 52
CNY 175 - 229
USD 25 - 32

 

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. The bus operates from 8:10 to 22:00 with an interval of 20 - 30 minutes and it takes about one hour and costs CNY 10.

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

Major Rail Lines from Hong Kong to:


 Major Rail Lines from Shantou to:

- Last updated on Aug. 09, 2023 by Kate Liu -
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?
Answers (1)
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!
Answers (1)
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?
Answers (4)
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
00Reply


ok! thank you!
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