How to Travel from Hong Kong Airport to Guangzhou
The distance from Hong Kong airport (HKIA) to Guangzhou is around 170 kilometers (105 miles) and there are 4 ways to travel between:
1. Long-distance bus is the most popular way to go from Hong Kong Airport to Guangzhou with the travel time of around 3 hours and the ticket fare of HKD250.
2. Ferry has fewer schedules than the long-distance buses, but takes a shorter time of about 70 / 100 minutes. The ticket price is HKD300 for a standard class seat.
3. Also, passengers can choose to take the bus or Airport Express to Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station or Hung Hom Railway Station and then take a train to arrive in Guangzhou.
4. Flight is the fastest way, taking only 1 hour but probably the most expensive way.
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How to Travel from Hong Kong Airport to Guangzhou |
1. Long-distance Bus: 3 hours, HKD250
Operating Hours | Frequency | Ticket Fare |
---|---|---|
07:20 - 22:00 | 30 minutes - 2 hours | HKD 250 |
Boarding Point: Mainland/ Macao Transport Centre, Arrivals Level (L3), Terminal 2
Ticketing Point: Counters C01 – C09, Mainland/ Macao Transport Centre, Arrivals Level (L3), Terminal 2
Get-off Point: China Hotel, Guangzhou Hotel, Rosedale Hotel, Garden Hotel, Crowne Plaza, Country Garden Phoenix City Hotel, Gloria Plaza Hotel, Teemall, Hexing Hotel, Guangzhou New Century Hotel, Metropolitan Plaza
2. Ferry: 70/100 minutes, HKD300
From | To | Departure Time | Voyage Time |
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SkyPier | Nansha Port | 10:30, 15:20 | 70 minutes |
Lianhuashan Port | 10:30, 15:20, 18:50 | 100 minutes |
Ticket Price | VIP Class | First Class | Standard Class |
---|---|---|---|
Adult | HKD400 | HKD350 | HKD300 |
Child | HKD300 | HKD250 | HKD200 |
SkyPier is a cross-border ferry terminal attached to Hong Kong International Airport, located on the northeast side of the airport. Passengers can take a taxi from the airport to SkyPier with the duration around 7 minutes. Or, passengers can take bus line Longba S1, Chengba S1 or B4 to the port with the duration of around 30 minutes.
3. Airport Express / Shuttle Bus + Train
Airport Express + High Speed Train: 70-80 minutes, about HKD350
→ Take the Hong Kong Airport Express from Hong Kong International Airport to Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station: 21 minutes, HKD100
→ Take a high speed train from West Kowloon Railway Station to Guangzhou South Railway Station: 50-60 minutes, CNY452 – 645 / HKD528 - 754 for a business class seat, CNY323 – 344 / HKD378 - 402 for a first class seat, and CNY215/ HKD250 for a second class seat
Bus + High Speed Train: 100 - 110 minutes, HKD290
→ Take the bus line A22 from Hong Kong International Airport to West Kowloon Railway Station: 50 minutes, HKD39
→ Take a bullet train to Guangzhou South Railway Station
Bus + Through Train: 3 hours, HKD250
→ Take the bus line A21 to Hung Hom Railway Station: 1 hour, HKD33
→ Take a through train to Guangzhou East Railway Station: 2 hours, HKD 250 for a VIP seat, HKD210 for a first class seat
4. Hong Kong - Guangzhou Flight: 1 hour, Over HKD1,200
Two direct flights are available for passengers from Hong Kong to Guangzhou with flight time of around 1 hour. Passengers need to expect a cost of CNY 1,000 - 1,300 / HKD1,200 - 1.500 for an economy class seat. Further Reading:
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Best Way from Hong Kong to Guangzhou: High Speed VS. Through Trains
How to Buy High Speed Train Tickets in Hong Kong
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There is a typo in above Info. First class is cheaper then business class.














