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This is the latest schedule from Hong Kong to Guangzhou and from Guangzhou to Hong Kong via high-speed train, through train, and bus/coach.
If you’re planning a trip from Hong Kong to Guangzhou, there are several options, including high-speed trains, through trains, and buses. Below is a schedule for your convenience. Whether you’re traveling for business or leisure, there’s a transportation option that suits your needs.
Hong Kong to Guangzhou via High-Speed Train
This train service departs from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station. The first trip from Hong Kong is at 8:06 am and the last trip is at 10:50 pm.
The Hong Kong Guangzhou High-Speed Rail, which opened in late 2018, has made travel between the two cities more convenient than ever before. With over 30 daily direct high-speed trains departing from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station to Guangzhou South Railway Station (Guangzhounan), the travel time is only around 1 hour. The fastest trains take only 47 minutes to finish 170 kilometers from Hong Kong to Guangzhou.
Passengers taking the high-speed train to Guangzhou from Hong Kong will go through a joint immigration process at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, eliminating the need for additional checks when crossing the border in and out of Hong Kong. This saves travelers a significant amount of time, making the high-speed train a popular choice for business and leisure travel.
Hong Kong to Guangzhou High-Speed Train Schedule
- 8:06 am
- 8:25 am
- 9:19 am
- 10:00 am
- 10:05 am – Fastest at around 47 minutes travel time
- 10:30 am
- 10:42 am
- 11:15 am
- 12:05 pm
- 12:26 pm
- 12:31 pm
- 1:25 pm
- 1:50 pm
- 2:19 pm
- 3:10 pm
- 4:12 pm
- 4:19 pm
- 4:57 pm
- 5:13 pm – Fastest at around 47 minutes travel time
- 5:30 pm
- 6:55 pm
- 7:06 pm
- 7:21 pm
- 8:02 pm
- 10:12 pm
- 10:21 pm
- 10:50 pm
Guangzhou to Hong Kong High-Speed Train Schedule
First trip: 7:04 pm
Last trip: 9:50 pm
Check here to see the actual departure time
Passenger Fare – High-Speed Train
The passenger fare for the high-speed train between Hong Kong and Guangzhou starts at USD 42 or around Php2,300.
Hong Kong (Hung Hom) to Guangzhou via Through Train
This train service departs from Hung Hom Station.
The Guangzhou-Kowloon Through Train is a popular inter-city railway service that connects Hong Kong and Guangzhou. There are currently around 12 trains departing from Hong Kong’s Hung Hom Station to Guangzhou East Station every day. Passengers taking the through train will go through immigration formalities before departing from Hong Kong and upon arrival at Guangzhou East Railway Station. While it may not be as fast as taking the high-speed train, the through train remains a convenient and reliable option for travel between the two cities.
Hong Kong Hung Hom Station to Guangzhou East Station Train Schedule
| Hong Kong Hung Hom Station “红磡” to Guangzhou East Station “广州东” | ||
|---|---|---|
| Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
| Z814 | 08:00 | 09:57 |
| Z806 | 09:24 | 11:23 |
| Z802 | 10:52 | 12:5 |
| Z812 | 12:23 | 14:17 |
| Z816 | 13:11 | 15:08 |
| Z808 | 14:32 | 16:31 |
| Z804 | 16:35 | 18:34 |
| Z818 | 18:05 | 20:02 |
| Z810 | 20:01 | 22:00 |
Guangzhou East Station to Hong Kong Hung Hom Station Train Schedule
| Guangzhou East Station “广州东” to Hong Kong Hung Hom Station “红磡” | ||
|---|---|---|
| Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
| Z801 | 08:19 | 10:17 |
| Z811 | 09:30 | 11:28 |
| Z815 | 10:37 | 12:33 |
| Z807 | 12:03 | 13:56 |
| Z803 | 14:04 | 16:02 |
| Z817 | 15:38 | 17:34 |
| Z809 | 17:33 | 19:31 |
| Z805 | 19:33 | 21:33 |
| Z819 | 20:40 | 22:36 |
Guangzhou – Hong Kong Non-Bullet Train Ticket Prices
| Ticket Types | Superior Class | First Class |
|---|---|---|
| Adult ticket | US$34 (Php1,850) | US$30 (Php1,635) |
| Child ticket | US$17 (Php930) | US$15 (Php820) |
Hong Kong to Guangzhou by Bus/Coach
If you prefer a more affordable and flexible way of traveling from Hong Kong to Guangzhou, coach services are available at several major locations in Hong Kong, including Hong Kong International Airport, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, Kowloon, and Hong Kong Disneyland. The coaches will take you to one of the checkpoints, with the Shenzhen Bay Port being the most frequently used one. It takes around half an hour to an hour to cross the border into mainland China at the port, after which another coach from the same company will be waiting on the mainland side to take you to Guangzhou. The entire journey by coach/bus from Hong Kong to Guangzhou will cost less than half of the train fare but takes around 3 to 5 hours, making it a convenient option for travelers on a budget.
Hong Kong to Guangzhou Bus Schedule
- First trip: 7:00 am
- Last trip: 6:30 pm
- Trip interval: 1 hour – See actual departure time
Pick-up locations in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong International Airport
- Sheung Wan Shun Tak Centre, Hong Kong
- Wan Chai Stewart Road, Hong Kong
- TST West Elements, Hong Kong
- East Point City, Hong Kong
Guangzhou to Hong Kong Bus Schedule
- First trip: 7:00 am
- Last trip: 6:00 pm
- Trip interval: 1 hour – See actual departure time
Passenger Fare – Bus from Hong Kong to Guangzhou
The bus fare between Hong Kong and Guangzhou starts at USD15 or around Php830.