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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.

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
SkyPier	Nansha Port	10:30, 15:20	70 minutes
SkyPier	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:
How to Travel from Hong Kong to Guangzhou
Best Way from Hong Kong to Guangzhou: High Speed VS. Through Trains
How to Buy High Speed Train Tickets in Hong Kong
Do I Need A Visa for Guangzhou If Traveling from Hong Kong?
How to Travel from Hong Kong Airport to Shenzhen

- Last updated on Jun. 05, 2023 -

Questions & Answers on How to Travel from Hong Kong Airport to Guangzhou

Asked by Sheeraz from DUBAI | Jun. 04, 2023 11:31

I travelling from dubai to Hong Kong 🇭🇰. I want to go ghuanzhou from HK Airport by ferry.i must go outside Airport or on internal airport transfer for ferry ? Where can get my booked luggage ?

Answers (3)

Answered by Amanda | Jun. 05, 2023 18:35

No,do not go through immigration and reclaim your baggage in HK airport, otherwise you cannot return to take a ferry. You should arrive at the Transfer Area E2 at least 90 minutes before the scheduled ferry departure time for ticketing and transfer procedures. Your baggage will be checked through to the Guangzhou ferry port.

Answered by Vikas | Sep. 08, 2023 18:19

Hi,
Will the immigration be done at Nansha port on arrival?

Answered by Amada | Sep. 11, 2023 01:56

Yes, it will be done in Nansha port.

Asked by Sandra from GERMANY | Mar. 31, 2023 01:27

Typo

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Answered by Ivy | Apr. 02, 2023 20:59

The business class is the best on the high spped trains, then the first class and then the second class. So first class is cheaper than the business class.

Asked by sahil lakhwani from UAE | Aug. 25, 2020 04:37

Can now Chinese national can travel from Hongkong to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport?

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Answered by Aubrey | Aug. 26, 2020 20:14

As I know, it is allowed. You are suggested to recheck the information with the staff when you arriving.

Asked by Terrence from USA | Feb. 05, 2020 08:01

Travel HKG airport to CAN airport. Using a car service. How long if travel after midnight

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Answered by Laura from FRANCE | Feb. 06, 2020 18:15

I am afraid that there is no bus after the midnight. You are suggested to start off in the next early morning.

Asked by Jay from UK | Feb. 03, 2020 03:57

Getting to Guangzhou

Hi, with the borders closing, is there still anyway to get from Hong Kong airport to Guangzhou with taking another flight

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Answered by Monica from DENMARK | Feb. 03, 2020 16:19

I am afraid that you cannot book the flights from HKIA to Guangzhou because of the virus situation.