How to Travel between Beijing and Shenzhen
There is approximately 2,250 kilometers (1,400 miles) between Beijing and Shenzhen. The fastest travel way between these two cities is to take daily direct flight, spending 3.5 hours on the way and costing CNY 800 to CNY 1,900. Besides, Beijing - Shenzhen high speed trains running daytime can be a nice alternative way. The travel time is 8 to 10.5 hours. The train ticket prices range from CNY997-3,241 based on different types of seats. Overnight high speed trains and normal speed trains are also the travel choices between Beijing and Shenzhen.
The flying distance between Beijing and Shenzhen is 2,077 kilometers (1,290 miles). Frequent flights from Beijing Capital International Airport or Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shenzhen Bao’an Airport are available from 07:15 to 21:30.
Three high speed trains depart from Beijing West Railway Station and arrive at Shenzhen Futian Railway Station or North Railway Station.
Train Ticket Prices: CNY 997-1,039 for Second Class Seat, CNY 1,572.5-1,644 for First Class Seat, CNY 3,099.5-3,241 for Business Class Seat
5 D-type overnight high speed trains operate from Beijing West Railway Station to Shenzhen Railway Station and Shenzhen North Railway Station.
Note: Every Tuesday, only one D-type train, D727, is in service.
Ticket Prices:
D727: CNY391 for 2nd Class Seat; CNY627 for Hard Sleeper; CNY795 for Soft Sleeper
Other 4 trains: CNY756 for 2nd Class Seat; CNY1,000-1,150 for EMU Sleeper
There are three overnight normal trains from Beijing West Railway Station or Beijing Fengtai Railway Station to Shenzhen East Railway Station. It takes more than one day on the way.
Train Ticket Prices: CNY 687.5 for Soft Sleeper, CNY 434.5 for Hard Sleeper, CNY 254.5 for Hard Seat
Frequent Shenzhen-Beijing Flights are in service, departing from Shenzhen Bao'an Intenational Airport to Beijing Capital Airport and Daxing Airport. The earliest flight takes off at 6:55 and the latest at 21:40.
Three high speed trains from Shenzhen Futian Railway Station or North Railway Station to Beijing West Railway Station serve passenger.
Ticket Price: CNY 997-1,039 for Second Class Seat, CNY1,572.5-1,644 for First Class Seat, CNY 3,099.5-3,241 for Business Class Seat
5 overnight high speed sleeper trains run from Shenzhen Railway Station or Shenzhen North Railway Station to Beijing West Railway Station or Beijing Fengtai Raiwlay Station.
Note: Every Tuesday, only one D-type train, D728 is in service.
Train Ticket Prices:
D728: CNY 389 for 2nd Class Seat, CNY 792 for Soft Sleeper, CNY 626 for Hard Sleeper
Other 4 trains: CNY 756 for 2nd Class Seat, CNY1,000-1,150 for EMU Sleeper
Now, there are three daily normal speed trains operating from Shenzhen East Railway Station to Beijing West Railway Station or Beijing Fengtai Railway Station.
Train Ticket Prices: CNY 687.5 for Soft Sleeper, CNY 434.5 for Hard Sleeper, CNY 254.5 for Hard Seat
Take direct flight from Beijing Capital Airport/Daxing Airport to Shenzhen Bao’an Airport first.Then take metro line 11 to Chegongmiao Station and transfer to metro line 1 to Luohu Station, Exit A2. The duration is around 70 minutes with the metro fare of CNY8. Walk southward around 450 meters (490 yards) to get to Luohu Port. Passengers can pass through the border and enter Hong Kong from there.
Take high speed train from Beijing West Railway Station to Shenzhen Futian Railway Station or Shenzhen North Railway Station.
From Futian Railway Station:
Take metro line 1 to Luohu Station, Exit A2. It takes around half an hour on the way with the fare of CNY3.
From Shenzhen North Railway Station:
Take line 4 at the station and transfer to line 1 at Convention & Exhibition Center to Luohu Station. It takes about 40 minutes and CNY5.
Take flight from Shenzhen Bao’an Airport to Beijing Capital first.
From Capital Airport
Upon landing, take Airport Express to Dongzhimen Station. Take Subway line 2 to Jianguomen Station and transfer to Subway line 1 to Tian’anmen East Station, Exit B. The whole way takes 1 hour, costing CNY29.
From Beijing Daxing Airport
Take Daxing Airport Express to Caoqiao, transfer to line 19 to Jishuitan, get off and transfer to line 2 to Qianmen. Take Exit A and the Tian'anmen Square is just less than 200 (219yd) meters away. It takes 1.5 hours and CNY39.
Take direct high speed train from Shenzhen Futian Railway Station/North Railway Station to Beijing West Railway Station. Then take Subway line 9 to Military Museum and change into line 1 to Tian’anmen East Station, Exit B. This way takes 40 minutes, costing CNY4.
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How to Travel from Beijing to Shenzhen
1. Fastest Way: Beijing to Shenzhen Flight: 3.5 hours, CNY800 - CNY1,900
2. Alternative Way: Daytime Beijing - Shenzhen High Speed Train - 8 to 10.5 hours, CNY997 - CNY3,241
| Train No. | Dep. - Arr. | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G335 | 07:26 - 18:04 | 10H38M |
| G79 | 10:00 - 18:10 | 8H10M |
| G81 | 14:00-22:42 | 8H42M |
Train Ticket Prices: CNY 997-1,039 for Second Class Seat, CNY 1,572.5-1,644 for First Class Seat, CNY 3,099.5-3,241 for Business Class Seat3. Overnight Beijing - Shenzhen High Speed Sleeper Trains: 11-11.5/21 hours, CNY391 - CNY 1,150
| Train No. | Dep. - Arr. | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| D727 | 20:02 - 17:27 +1 | 21H24M |
| D903 | 20:08 - 07:10 +1 | 11H2M |
| D901 | 19:43 - 07:15 +1 | 11H32M |
| D909 | 20:13 - 07:25 +1 | 11H12M |
| D927 | 20:18 - 07:38 +1 | 11H20M |
Note: Every Tuesday, only one D-type train, D727, is in service. Ticket Prices: D727: CNY391 for 2nd Class Seat; CNY627 for Hard Sleeper; CNY795 for Soft Sleeper
Other 4 trains: CNY756 for 2nd Class Seat; CNY1,000-1,150 for EMU Sleeper
4. Overnight Normal Train: 25 to 29 hours, CNY 254.5 - CNY 687.5
| Train No. | Dep. - Arr. | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Z181 | 03:50 - 04:52 +1 | 25H2M |
| K105 (from Beijing West Railway Station) | 23:31 - 04:18 +2 | 28H47M |
| K105 (from Beijing Fengtai Railway Station) | 23:51 - 04:18 +2 | 28H27M |
Train Ticket Prices: CNY 687.5 for Soft Sleeper, CNY 434.5 for Hard Sleeper, CNY 254.5 for Hard SeatHow to Travel from Shenzhen to Beijing
1. Fastest Way: Shenzhen to Beijing Flight: 3.5 hours, CNY800 - CNY1,900
2. Alternative Way: Daytime Shenzhen-Beijing High Speed Train - 8 to 11 hours, CNY997 - CNY3,241
| Train No. | Dep. - Arr. | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G82 | 07:50 -16:27 | 8H37M |
| G80 | 11:21 - 19:30 | 8H9M |
| G336 | 06:55 - 17:59 | 11H4M |
Ticket Price: CNY 997-1,039 for Second Class Seat, CNY1,572.5-1,644 for First Class Seat, CNY 3,099.5-3,241 for Business Class Seat3. Overnight Shenzhen-Beijing High Speed Sleeper Trains: 11/22 hours, CNY389 - CNY 1,150
| Train No. | Dep. - Arr. | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| D728 | 14:18 - 12:18 +1 | 22H |
| D904 | 19:45 - 06:54 +1 | 11H9M |
| D902 | 19:34 - 06:33 +1 | 10H59M |
| D910 | 19:50 - 07:00 +1 | 11H10M |
| D928 | 19:55 - 07:10 +1 | 11H15M |
Note: Every Tuesday, only one D-type train, D728 is in service. Train Ticket Prices: D728: CNY 389 for 2nd Class Seat, CNY 792 for Soft Sleeper, CNY 626 for Hard Sleeper
Other 4 trains: CNY 756 for 2nd Class Seat, CNY1,000-1,150 for EMU Sleeper
4. Overnight Normal Train: 24-29.5 hours, CNY 254.5 - CNY 687.5
| Train No. | Dep. - Arr. | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| K106 (To Beijing West Railway Station) | 11:06 - 16:40 +1 | 29H34M |
| K106 (To Fengtai Railway Station) | 11:06 - 16:18 +1 | 29H12M |
| Z182 | 11:00 - 11:01 +1 | 24H1M |
Train Ticket Prices: CNY 687.5 for Soft Sleeper, CNY 434.5 for Hard Sleeper, CNY 254.5 for Hard SeatHow to Travel from Beijing to Shenzhen Luohu Port?
1. Flight + Metro: 4.5-5 hours
2. High Speed Train + Metro: 9-11 hours
From Futian Railway Station:Take metro line 1 to Luohu Station, Exit A2. It takes around half an hour on the way with the fare of CNY3.
From Shenzhen North Railway Station:Take line 4 at the station and transfer to line 1 at Convention & Exhibition Center to Luohu Station. It takes about 40 minutes and CNY5.
How to Travel from Shenzhen to Beijing Forbidden City?
1. Flight + Airport Express + Subway: 4.5 hours
From Capital AirportUpon landing, take Airport Express to Dongzhimen Station. Take Subway line 2 to Jianguomen Station and transfer to Subway line 1 to Tian’anmen East Station, Exit B. The whole way takes 1 hour, costing CNY29.
From Beijing Daxing AirportTake Daxing Airport Express to Caoqiao, transfer to line 19 to Jishuitan, get off and transfer to line 2 to Qianmen. Take Exit A and the Tian'anmen Square is just less than 200 (219yd) meters away. It takes 1.5 hours and CNY39.
2. High Speed Train + Subway: 9-11.5 hours
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- Last updated on Jun. 16, 2023 by Gabby Li -