Hong Kong Trains - High Speed Rail
The direct stops in Mainland China have increased to 110. In the future, more bullet trains might be operated along the Hong Kong high speed rail to connect this international metropolis with more cities in the mainland.
Basic Facts of Hong Kong High Speed Rail
Open Date: September 23, 2018
Length: 26 km (16 mi)
Top Speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
High Speed Train Schedule of Hong Kong
(Last Update on Apr 30, 2026)
| To | Trains | Duration | Ticket Fare (CNY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First/ Second Class Seat | |||
Beijing | G304, G898 at 11:19 and 20:25 | 8h11m - 10h28m | CNY 1,997/ 1,123 USD 295/ 166 |
Changsha | G388, G914, G904, G304... 7 departures from 07:20 to 20:25 | 2h57m - 4h16m | CNY 888/ 533 USD 131/ 79 |
Chaoshan | G924, G6574, G920, G922... 6 departures from 08:48 to 18:38 | 2h20m - 2h43m | CNY 337/ 210 USD 50/ 31 |
Chengdu | G918 at 10:02 | 8h19m | CNY 1,410/ 881 USD 209/ 130 |
Chongqing | G906 at 11:52 | 7h7m | CNY 1,260/ 788 USD 186/ 117 |
Guangzhou | G388, G6566, G6080... 60 departures from 07:20 to 22:43 | 47m - 1h51m | CNY 261/ 185 USD 39/ 27 |
Guilin | G918, G908, G906 from 10:02 to 11:52 | 3h2m - 3h16m | CNY 664/ 415 USD 98/ 61 |
Kunming | G908 at 11:14 | 7h38m | CNY 1,414/ 884 USD 209/ 131 |
Nanjing | G386 at 14:05 | 7h5m | CNY 1,549/ 968 USD 229/ 143 |
Shanghai | G902, G386, G896 from 11:35 to 20:00 | 8h8m - 10h58m | CNY 1,531/ 821 USD 226/ 121 |
Shenzhen | G5624, G5820, G388... 136 departures from 07:01 to 23:00 | 14m - 29m | CNY 109/ 68 USD 16/ 10 |
Wuhan | G388, G914, G904, G304... 5 departures from 07:20 to 14:05 | 4h12m - 6h1m | CNY 1,141/ 713 USD 169/ 105 |
Xiamen | G924, G920, G922, G926 from 08:48 to 18:38 | 3h49m - 4h29m | CNY 595/ 372 USD 88/ 55 |
Xian | G914 at 09:02 | 11h2m | CNY 1,726/ 1,079 USD 255/ 160 |
Zhangjiajie | G6080 at 08:07 | 6h40m | CNY 1,229/ 769 USD 182/ 114 |
The above schedule is for reference only. For real-time schedule and ticket booking, please click the arrival stations.Beijing - Hong Kong & Shanghai - Hong Kong Overnight High Speed Sleeper Train
Overnight high speed sleeper trains between Beijing and Hong Kong have been operated since June 15, 2024 on every Friday to Monday. The overall travel time is shorted from 24h31m to 10h18m.
Beijing - Hong Kong Overnight High Speed Sleeper Train Schedule and Ticket Fare
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time | Ticket Fare New Soft Sleeper/Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| G897 | 21:01-07:09+1 | 10h18m | CNY 1,980 (USD 286) CNY 1,123 (USD 162) |
Hong Kong - Beijing Overnight High Speed Sleeper Train Schedule and Ticket Fare
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time | Ticket Fare New Soft Sleeper/Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| G898 | 10:25-06:53+1 | 10h28m | CNY 1,980 (USD 286) CNY 1,123 (USD 162) |
Shanghai - Hong Kong Overnight High Speed Sleeper Train Schedule and Ticket Fare
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time | Ticket Fare New Soft Sleeper/Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| G899 | 20:15 - 07:25+1 | 11h10m | CNY 1,320 (USD 191) CNY 769 (USD 111) |
Hong Kong - Shanghai Overnight High Speed Sleeper Train Schedule and Ticket Fare
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time | Ticket Fare New Soft Sleeper/Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| G900 | 20:00 - 06:58+1 | 10h58m | CNY 1,320 (USD 191) CNY 769 (USD 111) |
Note: The above high speed train schedule is only for reference as they may change at any time. So please obtain the real-time schedule via the search box on the page top.
More Hong Kong Trains along the High Speed Rail to:
This is an underground railway station specializing in bullet trains for passengers to/from mainland. It has four floors: B1 is ticket hall; B2 is arrival hall; B3 is departure hall and B4 is for platforms. The station will be connected with MTR Kowloon Station and Austin Station when opened in the coming September.
Entry and Exit Formalities Both at Hong Kong
The entry and exit points of Hong Kong trains to China mainland are both set at the Kowloon Railway Station. This greatly saves passengers’ time from queueing for two lines for entry and exit formalities respectively.
Also, as each bullet train carries at most 579 passengers, the waiting line for passing the customs is not long. In general, the whole formality can be done in 5 minutes.
How does the Hong Kong high speed train look like?
In general, it looks like the high speed trains running in the mainland, but there are some more advanced and carefully designed details:
1. It has a white appearance with red or orange belt.
2. It is fully covered with WiFi.
3. Every seat is equipped with an independent 2-pin and 3-pin electricity charging socket.
4. Washing rooms for the disabled are set between carriage no.7 and no.8. They are large enough for driving wheelchairs and infant care table is also available inside.
See China High Speed Train Facilities
The Hong Kong high speed rail tickets can be bought both at West Kowloon Railway Station in Hong Kong and any railway stations in Mainland China, the official websites, hotlines and designated ticket outlets of operators in both sides. The earliest available time is 30 days ahead of departure date. ID certificates are required for booking and the most frequently used is passport.
In consideration of the complicated booking process and possible language and payment barriers, passengers are advised to book the ticket from a professional and trustworthy agency. TravelChinaGuide offers hassle-free Hong Kong train tickets booking service without time limitation.
How to Change/ Refund the Ticket
As Hong Kong and Mainland China adopt different ticketing system, the ticket change and refund channels are also different. Generally, passengers are advised to reach the original booking channel for submission. If booking via an agency, contact your agency for details. Different agencies adopt different cancellation/ change policies.
A ticket can only be changed once and only departure time, train no. and seat class can be changed. A changed ticket cannot be refunded. See more details of intercity through trains from Hong Kong to:
Further Reading:Hong Kong - Guangzhou High Speed VS. Through Trains