How to Travel between Hong Kong and Zhongshan

Hong Kong to Zhongshan distance is about 110 kilometers (65 miles). The popular ways to travel between are as follows:
1. The most convenient and fastest way is to take the direct ferry between Hong Kong and Zhongshan, taking about 65-75 minutes at a cost of CNY 200-340 for Economy Cabin.
2. Passengers are also advised to take a direct coach, which needs 2.5-3 hours with a fare of CNY 120-240. 
3. Passengers can make a transfer at Guangzhou South Railway Station when traveling between Hong Kong and Zhongshan. This choice usually takes around 2-3 hours with the train ticket fare of about CNY 250 in total for Second Class Seat.
   
How to Travel between Hong Kong and Zhongshan
 

How to Travel from Hong Kong to Zhongshan

1. Best Way: Hong Kong to Zhongshan Ferry - 65-75min; CNY200 - 340 for Economy Cabin

Dep. - Arr. Timetable Fare
Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal - Zhongshan Port 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00 CNY200 for Economy Cabin
CNY260 for First Cabin
CNY320 for VIP Cabin
Sky Pier, Hong Kong International Airport - Zhongshan Port 09:50, 12:50, 18:30 CNY280 for Economy Cabin
CNY340 for First Cabin

 Notes: 
1. The ferries from HKIA Skypier only adapt for airline passengers.
2. Passengers need to arrive at Skypier at least one hour ahead of the ferry departure. 
 

2. Convenient Hong Kong to Zhongshan Direct Coach: 2.5-3h, HKD130-250 / CNY 120-240

The direct coaches operate frequently from Hong Kong major areas to Zhongshan downtown. Although it spends more time than ferries, it is a flexible and economical transportation with more stops. 
Pick up point Schedule Fare
(HKD)
Hong Kong Airport 07:15, 08:15, 09:15, 10:45, 12:15, 15:45, 16:45, 17:45 250
Causeway Bay Times Square 15:35, 16:35, 17:35 140
Sheung Wan Shun Tak Centre 07:40, 08:40, 09:40, 11:10, 12:40, 16:10, 17:10, 18:10 140
Wan Chai Steward Road 07:20, 08:20, 09:20, 10:50, 12:20, 15:50, 16:50, 17:50 140
K11 MUSEA 16:55, 17:55 130
Shanghai Street, Mong Kok 11:05, 16:05, 17:05, 18:05 130
Tsim Sha Tsui Harbour City 15:55, 16:55, 17:55 130
Kwun Tong 07:30, 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 12:30 130
AIRSIDE 07:30, 08:30, 09:30, 11:00, 16:00 130
Wong Tai Sin 07:45, 08:45, 09:45, 11:15,  16:15,  17:15,  18:15 130
Tai Wai 07:40, 08:40, 09:40, 11:10, 12:40, 16:10, 17:10 130
Tuen Mun 11:35, 16:35 130
 Note:
1. The information above is just for reference.
2. The drop-off point in Zhongshan is Le Méridien Zhongshan or  Transportation Building in Shi Qi.
 

3. Hong Kong - Guangzhou - Zhongshan High Speed Train: 2-3 hours, CNY 250 for Second Class Seat

No direct high speed train runs between Hong Kong and Zhongshan. However, passengers can take a high speed train from Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station to Guangzhou South Railway Station first, taking about one hour. Then transfer to a high speed train to Zhongshan North Railway Station, taking 0.5h.
 

How to Travel from Zhongshan to Hong Kong

1. Best Way: Zhongshan to Hong Kong Ferry: 70-90min; CNY 200-410 for Economy Cabin

Dep. - Arr. Timetable Fare
Zhongshan Port - HK China Ferry Terminal 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00 CNY200 for Economy Cabin
CNY260 for First Cabin
CNY320 for VIP Cabin
 Zhongshan Port - Sky Pier, Hong Kong International Airport 08:10, 11:10, 15:10 CNY350 for Economy Cabin
CNY410 for First Cabin
 Note: Zhongshan - Sky Pier route is only available for passengers with a flight ticket of HKIA on the same day.
 

2. Convenient Zhongshan to Hong Kong Direct Coach: 2.5-3h, HKD133-256 / CNY 125-240

From Zhongshan, there are frequent direct coaches every day departing from several places downtown that can take passengers to main areas of Hong Kong. Generally speaking, the travel time is 2.5 to 3 hours.
Route Schedule Fare
(HKD)
Le Méridien Zhongshan - HKIA 08:45, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:45, 16:00  256
Kai Yan - Causeway Bay Times Square 13:00, 16:30 144
Transportation Building - Wan Chai MTR 08:15, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:15, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00 144
Transportation Building - Sheung Wan Shun Tak Centre 08:15, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:15, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00 144
Le Méridien Zhongshan - Shanghai Street, Mong Kok 08:45, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:45, 16:00, 16:30, 18:30, 19:30 133
Transportation Building - Tuen Mun 08:15, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:15, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00 133
Transportation Building - Tai Wai 08:15, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:15, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00 133
Transportation Building - Kwun Tong 08:15, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:15, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00 133
 

3. Zhongshan - Guangzhou - Hong Kong High Speed Train: 2-3h, CNY 250 for 2nd Class Seat

Passengers need to take a high speed train from Zhongshan North Railway Station to Guangzhou South Railway Station first because there is no direct high speed train route between Zhongshan and Hong Kong. After arriving, just change to another high speed train to Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station.
 

How to Get from Hong Kong Airport to Zhongshan

1. Direct HKIA - Zhongshan Ferry

Take the direct ferry from HKIA Skypier to Zhongshan departing at 09:50, 12:50 and 18:30. It takes 70 minutes on the way with CNY 280 per person for Economy Cabin. 
 

2.  Airport Shuttle Bus + HK - Zhongshan Coach

→ Take bus no.A21 from Hong Kong Airport (Ground Transportation Center) to Cameron Road, Nathan Road first. Then walk southwest around 600 meters (660 yards) to get to Tsim Sha Tsui. It takes around 70 minutes on the way.
→ After arriving, take a direct coach to Zhongshan downtown. Generally speaking, the travel time is 2.5-3 hours, costing less than CNY150 per person. 
- Last updated on Jan. 29, 2024 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on How to Travel between Hong Kong and Zhongshan
Asked by sarah from HONG KONG | Jan. 29, 2024 21:41Reply
How do visa before go ?
I hold a Thai passport. Do I need to apply for a visa before traveling? I will travel from Hong Kong.
Answers (1)
Answered by Jenny | Jan. 29, 2024 22:42
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As I know, Thai passport holders can visit China visa free from March 1. If you travel before the date, then a visa is needed.
Asked by D from CANADA | Dec. 22, 2023 23:14Reply
Zhongshan to Shenzhen
Hi,
What is the best way i.e. cheap options to get from Zhongshan to Shenzhen (airport at Baoan)?

Thanks!
Answers (1)
Answered by Diana | Dec. 24, 2023 23:22
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You can take the airport bus directly from Zhongshan City Terminal. It takes about 2 hours and costs CNY 85 per person.
Asked by D from CANADA | Dec. 20, 2023 04:09Reply
Bus to Zhongshan
Hi,
Can I buy bus tickets to Zhongshan in advance (departing Shun Tak)? Where can I do this?
Thanks!
Answers (1)
Answered by Diana | Dec. 20, 2023 19:07
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It seems there is no bus departing from Shun Tak to Zhongshan. However, you can learn more about the bus schedule from HK to Zhongshan on the following page: m.hkctsbus.com/ow-ticket-en/public
Asked by Patrick from AUSTRALIA | Oct. 20, 2023 02:55Reply
how to book ferry ticket from Hong Kong to Zhongshan Port China
I plan to visit Zhongshan when I am in Hong Kong .
Planning to go by ferry .
Answers (1)
Answered by Andrew | Oct. 22, 2023 19:25
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You can book tickets at CKS website. (cksp.com.hk)
Asked by joonyong lee from SOUTH KOREA | Aug. 12, 2023 00:26Reply
I want to book the ferry tickets from zhongshan to hongkong.
I want to book the ferry tickets from zhongshan to hongkong in online
can u tell me where i can get the tickets?
plz tell me the website
thanks
Answers (1)
Answered by Wendy | Aug. 14, 2023 00:27
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You can book tickets on the official website of Chu Kong Passenger Transport Company: cksp.com.hk.
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