How to Travel from Hong Kong to Shenzhen

Hong Kong and Shenzhen face each other across the Shenzhen River. The fastest way to travel from Hong Kong to Shenzhen is taking a high speed train, which only takes around 20min with frequent departures daily. In addition, tourists can take MTR/subway or city bus to arrive at Luohu Port, Huanggang Port and Futian Port first, then pass the border and enter Shenzhen. Flexible buses have many departures and arrival stations in the two cities, which provides more choices for tourists. Direct ferries are also a feasible way, operating from HKIA Skypier or HK Sheung Wan Ferry Terminal to Shenzhen Shekou or Fuyong Port. 
 
How to Travel between Shenzhen and Hong Kong
 

1. Fastest Way: Hong Kong – Shenzhen High Speed Trains – 20mins., CNY68-75

Trains 113 departures every day
Ticket Price Second Class Seat: CNY68-75
First Class Seat: CNY109-120
Duration around 20min
Departure time 07:03 - 22:39
Dep. - Arr. Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station- Shenzhen North, Futian Railway Station 
 

2. Cheapest Way: MTR or City Bus

 Via Luohu Port
→ Take Hong Kong MTR East Rail Line to Lo Wu Station.
→ Follow the signs to reach Hong Kong Customs.
→ Get through customs and cross the border, then arrive at Shenzhen.

 Via Futian Port
→ Take Hong Kong MTR East Rail Line or Bus No. B1 to Lok Ma Chau Station.
→ Follow the signs to Futian Port.
→ Clear the customs and cross the border to reach Shenzhen.

 Via Huanggang Port:
Take Bus No. 605, 76K or B1 and get off at Huanggang Port. Get off there and clear the Hong Kong Customs to reach Shenzhen.
 

3. Flexible and Convenient Long-distance Bus: 1-2h

Dep. - Arr. Dep. Time Fare
Kwun Tong APM - Lian Tang Port 08:25, 09:25, 10:25, 11:25, 11:25, 14:25, 16:25, 17:25 CNY37
(HKD40)
Price Edward - Shenzhen Bay Port 07:30, 08:15, 09:00, 09:45, 12:00, 14:00, 15:15, 16:45, 17:45, 18:45 CNY50
(HKD54)
Tuen Mun V City - Shenzhen Bay 08:05 - 21:05 every 30min CNY30
(HKD32)
Hong Kong International Airport - Longhua (Via Shenzhen Bay Port) 08:00 - 20:00 every 30min CNY220
(HKD240)
HK International Airport - Shenzhen Bay 06:45 - 22:30 every 15-30min HKD150
HK International Airport - Shenzhen Bao'an Airport 07:15 - 18:15 every 30min HKD200
Plaza Hollywood, Diamond Hill - Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport 07:30 - 18:30  every 30min CNY130
(HKD140)
Mong Kok - Shenzhen Bay Port 07:30 - 21:00 every 30min CNY60
(HKD65)
Sha Tin Hilton Plaza - Shenzhen Bao'an Airport (Via Shenzhen Bay Port) 07:25 - 18:25 every 30min CNY130
(HKD140)
HK Airport - Bao'an International Airport 07:15 - 18:15 every 30min HKD200
Causeway Bay Times Square - Bao'an International Airport 14:35 - 18:05 every 30min HKD130
Causeway Bay Times Square - Shenzhen Bay 14:35 - 21:00 every 30min HKD65
Wan Chai Steward Road - Shenzhen Bay 07:20 - 18:50 every 30min HKD65
Tsim Sha Tsui Harbour City - Shenzhen Bay 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30 every hour HKD150
Hong Kong Disneyland Park - Shenzhen Bay 18:15, 20:45 HKD105
Tai Wai - Vientiane Qianhai Square 08:10, 12:10, 16:10 HKD50
Tsuen Wan Tak Hoi - Kerry Center 08:30, 12:30, 16:30, 18:30 HKD50
East Point City - Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups 07:45, 11:45, 15:45, 17:45 HKD60
 

4. Fast Ferries: 30 to 55mins., CNY90-280 for Ordinary Cabin

Dep. - Arr. Schedule Fare
Hong Kong Sheung Wan Ferry Terminal → Shekou Port 09:00, 11:30, 18:00 Adult: CNY90 for ordinary cabin; CNY150 for first-class cabin;
Child: CNY60 for ordinary cabin; CNY75 for first-class cabin
SkyPier → Shekou Port 08:15, 09:45, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:15 Adult: CNY 280 for ordinary cabin; CNY 360 for first-class cabin
Child: CNY 180 for ordinary cabin; CNY 260 for first-class cabin
SkyPier → Fuyong Port 10:30, 13:30, 16:20, 19:15 Adult: CNY 280
Child: CNY 180
 Ferries to/from SkyPier are only available for airline travellers at HK International Airport.
 

How to Travel from Hong Kong to Shenzhen Bao'an Airport

1. Bus: Take a direct coach from busy places in HK like Plaza Hollywood, Causeway Bay Times Square/ Prince Edward/ Tsuen Wan Nina Tower/ Ocean Park/ Disneyland Park ... to Shenzhen Bao'an Airport: 1-2h, HKD100-250

2. High Speed Train + Metro: 
→ Take a high speed train from West Kowloon Railway Station to Shenzhen Futian Railway Station: 20min, CNY68 for a second class seat
→ Take metro line 11 to Bao'an Airport Station: 30min, CNY7

3. Ferry + Metro:
→ Take a ferry from HK Sheung Wan Terminal to Shekou Port: 55min, CNY90-150
→ Take metro line 2 to Houhui Station, then transfer to metro line 11 to Bao’an Airport Station: 20min, CNY6
 1. Bus: Take a direct coach from HKIA Ground Transportation Center and arrive at Shenzhen Bay or Shenzhen Bao’an Airport: 1-2h, HKD150-200.

2. Hong Kong to Shenzhen Ferry: Take the ferry from HKIA Skypier to Shekou Port: 30min, CNY280

3. HK Airport Express + High Speed Train
→ Take Airport Express to Kowloon Station, walk east to arrive at West Kowloon Railway Station: HKD100, 25min
→ Take a high speed train to Shenzhen Futian Railway Station or North Railway Station: 20min, CNY75

 See also:
How to Travel from Shenzhen to Hong Kong
- Last updated on Dec. 21, 2023 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on How to Travel from Hong Kong to Shenzhen
Asked by Jennie from SINGAPORE | Mar. 20, 2024 07:42Reply
Do I need to fill in arrival card while traveling from hongkong mtr to lou hu?
Where can I get the arrival card from travelling from hongkong to lou hu via MTR? I’m a singaporean
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Answered by Randy | Mar. 21, 2024 00:02
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Yes, you need to fill in the arrival card at the visa office.
Asked by ZHIWEI from MALAYSIA | Mar. 18, 2024 00:25Reply
I AM MALAYSIAN, FROM HONG KONG TO SHENZHEN BY TRAIN
I would like to request detailed information regarding to the process of entering to Shenzhen by train from HONG KONG. Which means, I would like to know what kinds of documents are needed while reaching at custom boarder.

Thank you very much.
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Answered by Marcy | Mar. 18, 2024 20:28
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You need to show your passport, and documents that can prove your purpose to Mainland China, like round-trip ticket, hotel reservation for tourism. You will go through the inspections of Mainland China and also HK at the same point at Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station.
Asked by Thomason Tan from SINGAPORE | Mar. 09, 2024 04:23Reply
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Don't rely on WiFi, download an eSIM with a China Hong Kong and Big Bay Area mobile data package and stay connected. Most newer mobile phones can download a virtual SIM including iPhone 11 & later. There's no need to buy a physical SIM card!
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Asked by Owen from INDONESIA | Feb. 21, 2024 23:06Reply
travel HK airport to shenzhen
Hello..How do I travel from Hong Kong Airport to Hua Qiang Bei, Shenzhen? Thank you before
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Answered by James | Feb. 22, 2024 19:22
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You can take a direct bus from the airport to Shenzhen urban area and then take Metro Line 2 to Huaiqang Bei.
Answered by Augustine | Mar. 24, 2024 09:54
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Cheapest take Airport 龍運機場巴士 LONG WIN AIRPORT BUS No: A43 every 20-30minutes to 上水(Sheungshui) fares ~HKD35 40 minutes journey , stop Infront of 上水TRAIN station. Take train to Luohu 羅湖口岸just 1-stop pay with Otopus card (~HKD15). Arrival at Luohu 羅湖口岸clear HK Customs and cross over bridge to China Customs. Come out Luohu customs take metro train (MRT) Green-line 1-號線 to 華強北地鐵站 about 5-6 station ;
Asked by Jun from SINGAPORE | Feb. 18, 2024 21:34Reply
Does Singapore passport holder need a visa or forms to cross over to Shenzhen from Hong Kong?
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Answered by Olivia | Feb. 18, 2024 22:57
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No, you don't need. Singaporeans now can travel to China mainland without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
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