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 223 (USD 32).
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 9 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 to Shantou High Speed Train Schedule
(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|
| G6524 | 07:25 - 10:19 | 2h54m |
| G6574 | 09:28 - 12:06 | 2h38m |
| G6392 | 13:58 - 16:48 | 2h50m |
| G6578 | 15:58 - 18:55 | 2h57m |
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Hong Kong Train Schedule Shantou to Hong Kong High Speed Train Timetable
(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|
| G6522 | 10:40 - 13:36 | 2h56m |
| G6572 | 12:25 - 15:26 | 3h1m |
| G6390 | 17:30 - 20:24 | 2h54m |
| G6576 | 19:27 - 22:26 | 2h59m |
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 Jun 26, 2025)
| First Class Seat | Second Class Seat | CNY 357
USD 50 | CNY 223
USD 31 |
Running Route of High Speed Trains between Hong Kong and Shantou
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 Jun 20, 2025)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|
| G6524 | 07:25 - 09:53 | 2h28m |
| G3006 | 08:52 - 11:17 | 2h25m |
| G6574 | 09:28 - 11:39 | 2h11m |
| G6392 | 13:58 - 16:20 | 2h22m |
| G3002 | 14:24 - 16:46 | 2h22m |
| G3004 | 15:03 - 17:39 | 2h36m |
| G6578 | 15:58 - 18:29 | 2h31m |
| G3008 | 18:45 - 21:07 | 2h22m |
| G900 | 20:05 - 22:10 | 2h5m |
Chaoshan to Hong Kong High Speed Train Schedule
(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|
| G6523 | 11:06 - 13:36 | 2h30m |
| G3003 | 11:35 - 14:29 | 2h54m |
| G6573 | 12:50 - 15:26 | 2h36m |
| G6391 | 17:56 - 20:24 | 2h28m |
| G3005 | 18:49 - 21:27 | 2h38m |
| G6577 | 19:54 - 22:26 | 2h32m |
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Hong Kong - Chaoshan High Speed Train Ticket Fare
(Last Update on Jun 26, 2025)
| First Class Seat | Second Class Seat | CNY 337 - 366
USD 47 - 51 | CNY 210 - 229
USD 29 - 32 |
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| Hong Kong - Shantou High Speed Train |
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 Jun. 26, 2025 by Grace Yang -
