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How to Travel From Hong Kong to Guangzhou

The distance from Hong Kong to Guangzhou is about 170 kilometers (106 miles). 50-60 minutes Hong Kong – Guangzhou High Speed Trains, 3-3.5 hours long-distance buses and 1.5-2 hours ferries are popular modes to travel between. In addition, there are direct flights between Hong Kong Airport (HKIA) and Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN).

Best Way: Hong Kong – Guangzhou High Speed Train – 50-60mins., CNY 215

Many Hong Kong – Guangzhou High Speed Trains link Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station and Guangzhou South Railway Station directly.

From West Kowloon Railway Station: 08:05 – 22:50

Train Ticket Price: CNY 215 for a second class seat, CNY 323 for a first class seat, and CNY 452 for a business class seat.

Hong Kong to Guangzhou Bus: 3-3.5 hours, CNY 100 to 250

Main Departure Stations	Schedule
Nanjing Street, Jordan	09:30 to 19:30 every 30-60 mins.
Prince Shanghai Street	08:05 to 19:05 every an hour
Tsim Sha Tsui Elements	07:45 to 19:45 every an hour
Tsim Sha Tsui Harbour City	07:40 to 21:10 every an hour
Tak Hoi Street, Tsuen Wan	08:15 to 19:15 every 15-45 mins.
Hong Kong Airport	07:35 to 22:45 every an hour
Wong Tai Sin	08:20 to 19:15 every an hour

More Hong Kong to Guangzhou Bus

Ferry: 70-110mins., HKD 220/300 or CNY 180/300

1. From Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal:

To Panyu Lianhuashan Port: 07:45, 11:30, 13:30, 18:20

To Nansha Passenger Port: 07:45, 11:30, 13:30, 16:15

Ticket Prices:
VIP Class: HKD 320/adult; HKD 160/child
First Class: HKD 270/adult; HKD 150 - 170/child
Standard Class: HKD 220/adult; HKD 130/child

2. From HKIA Skypier:

To Nansha Passenger Port: 10:30, 15:20

To Panyu Lianhuashan Port: 10:30, 15:20, 18:40

Ticket Prices:

VIP Class: HKD 400/adult; HKD 300/child

First Class: HKD 350/adult; HKD 250/child

Standard Class: HKD 300/adult; HKD 200/child

Flight: 1 hour, over CNY1,300

Hong Kong Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport: 07:55, 20:00

Taxi: 2 hours; CNY 1,500 to 2,000

Hong Kong to Guangzhou car time is around 2 hours. Drivers usually don't use the taximeter for such a long distance. Thus tourists are advised to reach an agreement on the taxi fare before getting on.

How to Get from Hong Kong Airport (HKIA) to Guangzhou

1. HKIA Intercity Bus:

Direct coach from HKIA Ground Transportation Center is the best way to Guangzhou. The schedules are from 07:20 to 22:00 with the frequency of 30 minutes to 2 hours. The ticket fare is HKD250 per person. The whole trip takes around 3 hours.

2. Ferry:
Direct ferries are available in HKIA Skypier at 10:30, 15:20 and 18:40. It takes 70 / 100 mins. and costs HKD300 per person. It is the quickest way from Hong Kong Airport to Guangzhou.

3. Airport Express Train + Bullet Train:

Take airport express train from HKIA to Kowloon Station first. It takes around 21 mins.. The ticket fare is HKD100 per person. Then walk to West Kowloon Railway Station and take the bullet train to Guangzhou in 50 – 60 mins..

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- Last updated on Mar. 26, 2024 by Kate Liu -

Questions & Answers on How to Travel Between Hong Kong and GuangzhouHow to Travel From Hong Kong to Guangzhou

Asked by Zuber Bunglawala from UNITE KINGDOM | Mar. 25, 2024 23:40

Visiting Hong Kong Exhibition from UK. Can you get VOA for exhibition in Guangzhou (1 day trip)

Will be staying in Hong Kong for an exhibition for a few days. As there is an exhibition on in Guangzhou as well we would like to attend that as well.
Is it possible to get a Visa while there like a Visa on Arrival to visit via train ?

Answers (1)

Answered by Lori | Mar. 26, 2024 01:55

Regrettably, Guangzhou doesn't issue visa on arrival. As for the exhibition in Guangzhou, Nurtured by the Same Water of Guangdong Museum is on exhibition from Feb. 6 - Jun. 6, 2024.

Asked by Cynthia from AUSTRALIA | Mar. 03, 2024 04:14

Travelling from Hk to guangzhou

Hi, I land in HK Airport at 1630hrs. How much time should I leave before I hop onto the high speed train?
Where do they check the visa? is it at HK or when I arrive in guangzhou.?

Answers (1)

Answered by Harry | Mar. 05, 2024 18:41

It is better to leave at least 2 hours. It takes about 30-40 minutes to transport between the airport and the train station by airport express or bus. If you need to collect your luggage, then more time is needed. The visa will be checked at West Kowloon Station.

Asked by Lin from NEW ZEALAND | Feb. 09, 2024 21:51

How do to apply for 144 hours free visa.

Hi there, I hold nz passport which is eligible for 144 hours free visa. Can you please tell me if i have to apply online via Chinese embassy or the immigration border in Guangzhou will process upon landing in Baiyun airport?

Answers (1)

Answered by Maria | Feb. 18, 2024 19:48

If your itinerary is Country A - Guangzhou - Country C, then you are eligible for the 144-hour visa-free transit. You only need to apply for a temporary entry permit and get a stamp at the Baiyun Airport.

Asked by Abdul from INDIA | Feb. 06, 2024 18:25

Travelling to Guangzhou Via HongKong with ferry

Travelling to Guangzhou Via HongKong
I am Indian passport holder. Planning to travel to Guangzhou on China Business Visa. My Flight tickets are to HKG. While return also, I will go from HKG airport. I won't be staying in
Do I need HKG visa? Do I have entered in hkg to get ferry tickets And from where I can get ferry tickets?

Answers (1)

Answered by James | Feb. 07, 2024 00:35

No, you don't need HK visa. You can proceed to the ferry ticketing counter at Transfer Area E2. DO NOT go through immigration and reclaim your baggage. Passengers who have gone through immigration procedures CANNOT return to the ferry ticketing counter and use the ferry service.

Asked by Moniek from NEDERLAND | Nov. 26, 2023 04:54

visum free

From December 1, 2023, Dutch passport holders will receive visa-free entry for 15 day. Is it possible when we stay in Guangzhou to make a daytrip to Hongkong with the ferry and is it no problem to come back to China?

Answers (2)

Answered by Hailey | Nov. 27, 2023 18:33

Theoretically, it is possible. However, the new rule has not been operated yet and we don't know what it will work out.

Answered by Moniek | Nov. 29, 2023 05:12

I checked with the agency where you normally apply for Chinese visas. They say this is not a problem.
And the reason for visa exemption is to give tourisme a boost, so I don't think they make some problems.