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.
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.
Ferries to/from SkyPier are only available for airline travellers at HK International 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
1. Fastest Way: Hong Kong – Shenzhen High Speed Trains – 20mins., CNY68-75
Trains | 113 departures every day |
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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
→ 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
How to Travel from Hong Kong to Shenzhen Bao'an Airport
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.
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.
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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
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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.