How to Travel from Hong Kong to Guangzhou by Ferry

There are  9 high speed ferries from Hong Kong to Guangzhou each day, including those from Sky Pier at the Hong Kong airport. Vice versa, there are 8 ferries from Guangzhou to Hong Kong. The ferry duration is around 90-185 minutes and the price is CNY 180-380 for standard class. In Hong Kong, they stop at Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal and Sky Pier; in Guangzhou, they depart from Nansha Port and Pazhou Ferry Terminal. 

 See also Hong Kong - Guangzhou High Speed Train
 

Hong Kong to Guangzhou Ferry Schedule & Price

From Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal

To Nansha Passenger Port Pazhou Ferry Terminal
Timetable 08:00, 11:50, 15:50 08:30, 15:00
Duration 90min 185min
Fare Adults
Standard Class: CNY180
First Class: CNY220
VIP Class: CNY260
Adults
Standard Class: CNY220
First Class: CNY280
Children (1-5 yrs old)
Standard Class: CNY110
First Class: CNY120
VIP Class: CNY130
Children (1-5 yrs old)
Standard Class: CNY130
First Class: CNY160

From Sky Pier, Hong Kong Airport

To Pazhou Ferry Terminal
Timetable 08:00, 09:15, 12:00, 15:00
Duration 130min
Fare Adults
Standard Class: CNY280
First Class: CNY330
Children (1-5 yrs old)
Standard Class: CNY180
First Class: CNY250

 Note: The route only serves transfer passengers using Hong Kong International Airport.
 See more How to Travel from Hong Kong Airport to Guangzhou
 

Guangzhou to Hong Kong Ferry Schedule & Price

From Pazhou Ferry Terminal

To Sky Pier, HKIA HK China Ferry Terminal
Timetable 09:30, 12:00, 15:30, 17:30 10:45
Duration 130min 150min
Fare Adults
Standard Class: CNY380
First Class: CNY420
Adults
Standard Class: CNY220
First Class: CNY280
Children (1-5 yrs old)
Standard Class: CNY260
First Class: CNY320
Children (1-5 yrs old)
Standard Class: CNY130
First Class: CNY160
 
 Note: The route only serves transfer passengers using Hong Kong International Airport.
 

From Nansha Passenger Port

To HK China Ferry Terminal
Timetable 10:10, 14:00, 18:00
Duration 90min
Fare Adults
Standard Class: CNY180
First Class: CNY220
VIP Class: CNY260
Children (1-5 yrs old)
Standard Class: CNY110
First Class: CNY120
VIP Class: CNY130
 

Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal

It is located inside the China Hong Kong City, a shopping precinct with dining facilities. 

 How to get there:
Take the MTR Tsuen Wan Line and get off at Tsim Sha Tsui and come out from Exit A1, then walk about 720 meters (790 yards) and arrive at Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal directly.
 

Hong Kong International Airport Sky Pier

Sky Pier lies in the north of the airport.  

 How to get there from HKIA:  Take the bus S1, S56, E21, E22, E41, B4 ... to the ferry port.
 

Nansha Port

Lying on the west bank of the estuary of Pearl River, Nansha Port, an international port, is about 60 sea miles away from Hong Kong City. 

 How to get there: Take Guangzhou Metro Line 4 and get off at Nanshan Port.

 See more about Guangzhou Ports 
 

Hong Kong - Guangzhou Ferry vs. Train

Ferry High Speed Trains
Schedule 5 departures to downtown;
4 departures to Hong Kong Airport
38 departures from West Kowloon Station to Guangzhou South Railway Station
Duration around 90-185 minutes around one hour
Price
First Class: CNY180 - 380
Standard Class: CNY220 - 420
Business Class:CNY452 - 645
First Class: CNY 323 - 344
Second Class: CNY 215

According to the chart above, it's advisable for HKIA transit passengers to take a ferry. In bad weather or when your schedule is tight, high speed trains are a better choice as they assure punctuality. Otherwise, both ferry and high-speed trains are OK.

Further Reading:
- Last updated on Dec. 17, 2023 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on Hong Kong to Guangzhou Ferry
Asked by Himanshu from INDIA | Mar. 16, 2024 23:19Reply
can i book ferry HK airport to Guangzhou ?and if yes then which site we can book ferry?
Asked by Josephine Chan from SINGAPORE | Feb. 26, 2024 20:05Reply
Is there any ferry from HK airport arriving at 6.30pm to Guangzhou on Sunday 3 Mar ?
Answers (1)
Answered by Jessica | Feb. 27, 2024 18:46
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No, the last ferry generally departs at 15:30 to Guangzhou. So you can only change other transport ways.
Asked by Ann Chen from UNITED STATES | Feb. 11, 2024 19:18Reply
Travelling from Hongkong airport to Guangzhou by ferry
My tour is on April 7,2024,my flight arrived at night to Hongkong. I'm planning to take the next day ferry from airport to Pazhou, may stay one night in the airport hotel. My concern is about my luggage. Can I picked up my luggage in Puzhou instead of self-care over night? Thanks !
Answers (1)
Answered by Harry | Feb. 18, 2024 23:03
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As I know, if you pass through the HK immigration, you cannot return to take a ferry from the airport and you can only choose another transport way.
Asked by Ajay Kumar from INDIA | Jan. 31, 2024 19:38Reply
Any high speed trains between Guangzhou to HK airport starting early in the morning, say between 2am
Answers (1)
Answered by Gloria | Feb. 01, 2024 23:44
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There is no direct train from Guangzhou to HK airport. The high speed train generally depart from Guangzhou South to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and the earliest one departs at 7:04 am.
Asked by Sunnie from USA | Jan. 29, 2024 16:32Reply
Is there a way i can book the ferry ticket to Pazhou from sky pier online ahead of time?
Answers (1)
Answered by Lily | Jan. 29, 2024 19:15
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Yes, you can book ferry tickets in advance on the official website of Chu Kong Passenger Transport Company: cksp.com.
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