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Hong Kong - Shantou High Speed Train

One pair of direct high speed trains are running between Hong Kong and Shantou. It takes about 3 hours to complete the whole journey and the ticket fare for a second class seat is CNY 223 (USD 32).

Passengers not satisfied with the schedule of Hong Kong - Shantou high speed trains could also get to Chaoshan Railway Station first, taking 2.5 - 3 hours and then take a bus to downtown Shantou. There are around 9 pairs of bullet trains operated between Hong Kong and Chaoshan.

Basic Facts

Open time: July 10th, 2019

Operated at: Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station, Shantou Railway Station

Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph) in HK, 300 km/h (186 mph) in Mainland

Travel Time: About 3 hours

Distance: About 370 km (230 miles)

Hong Kong - Shantou High Speed Railway Map
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Hong Kong to Shantou High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Oct 22, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G6392	13:58 - 16:48	2h50m

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Shantou to Hong Kong High Speed Train Timetable

(Last Update on Oct 22, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G6390	17:30 - 20:25	2h55m

Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please search with the tool on top of this page for real-time schedule.

Hong Kong - Shantou High Speed Train Ticket Fare

(Last Update on Oct 22, 2024)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 745 USD 106	CNY 357 USD 51	CNY 223 USD 32

Running Route of High Speed Trains between Hong Kong and Shantou

1. Hong Kong - Shenzhen: This is a section of Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong High Speed Railway opened in the third quarter of 2018. As planned, the whole journey between the two cities can be finished in 14 - 34 minutes. There are three major stations set up along this rail, including West Kowloon, Futian and Shenzhen North.

2. Shenzhen - Chaoshan: On December 28, 2013, this section of Southeast Coast High Speed Railway was opened to passengers. The stations along the section include Shenzhen North, Shenzhen Pingshan, Huizhou South, Huidong, Houmen, Shanwei, Lufeng, Kuitan, Puning, Chaoyang and Chaoshan.

Hong Kong - Chaoshan High Speed Trains

Hong Kong to Chaoshan Bullet Train Timetable

(Last Update on Oct 22, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G6382	07:24 - 09:59	2h35m
G3006	08:42 - 11:15	2h33m
G6386	09:28 - 11:45	2h17m
G6384	12:00 - 14:30	2h30m
G6392	13:58 - 16:20	2h22m
G3002	14:24 - 16:46	2h22m
G3004	15:03 - 17:45	2h42m
G6388	16:00 - 18:42	2h42m
G3008	18:44 - 21:07	2h23m

Chaoshan to Hong Kong High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Oct 22, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G6383	09:02 - 11:26	2h24m
G6381	11:00 - 13:38	2h38m
G3001	11:27 - 14:03	2h36m
G3003	11:47 - 14:31	2h44m
G6385	12:50 - 15:26	2h36m
G3007	15:50 - 18:23	2h33m
G6391	17:56 - 20:25	2h29m
G3005	18:41 - 21:28	2h47m
G6387	19:54 - 22:23	2h29m

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Hong Kong - Chaoshan High Speed Train Ticket Fare

(Last Update on Oct 22, 2024)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 700 USD 99	CNY 337 - 366 USD 48 - 52	CNY 210 - 229 USD 30 - 32

How to Travel from Chaoshan Railway Station to downtown Shantou

1. Passengers can take bus no. 181 running between downtown Shantou and South Square of Chaoshan Railway Station. The bus operates from 8:10 to 22:00 with an interval of 20 - 30 minutes and it takes about one hour and costs CNY 10.

2. Taxi between the two places costs about CNY 100.

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Major Rail Lines from Shantou to:

- Last updated on Oct. 23, 2024 by Grace Yang -

Questions & Answers on Hong Kong - Shantou High Speed Train

Asked by Kylee from USA | Aug. 26, 2019 00:45

Hi, I want to know if we can change our ticket HK to Chaoshan?

We are wondering if we can change our destination station from Chaoshan to Shantou?

Answers (1)

Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Aug. 26, 2019 18:36

Thank you for your inquiry.

Did you booked tickets with us? If yes, would you please kindly advise us your tracking number so we can check your booking status firstly. Generally speaking, before tickets are confirmed, the destination can be changed. However, if your tickets are already confirmed, the destination for HK routes can no longer be changed. Hope for your kind notice.

Asked by Darwin | Mar. 20, 2019 03:40

Where can I found the bus No. 181 and K1 to Shantou city?

Is there still bus after 7:30pm?

Answers (1)

Answered by Charles from USA | Mar. 20, 2019 20:44

The bus station is not hard to find, on the north square. The bus should be end at 8 or 9pm.

Asked by Josh from NEW ZEALAND | Feb. 08, 2019 01:56

Is the train from Hong Kong to Shantou now operational?

I heard that it hadn't yet been completed, but that might be something else. Just wanted to check that this route and train are working and we can book a ticket successfully. Thanks!

Answers (1)

Answered by Jakie from SINGAPORE | Feb. 09, 2019 00:20

Not available to Shantou, but direct ride to Chaoshan are in service. You can then use bus, taxi or other trains to go to Shantou from Chaoshan Station.

Asked by Pepa from SPAIN | Oct. 26, 2018 11:28

Luggage size restriction

Is there any restrictions on luggage size?

Answers (4)

Answered by Wayne | Oct. 28, 2018 20:30

yes, indeed. The policy says the length + height + width should be within 130cm and weight should be within 20kg. However, if it is just a little more, it should be also fine.

Answered by pepa from SPAIN | Nov. 21, 2018 03:30

Thank you for your reply. Are they really strick and they mesure them? I know the weight won't exceed 20kg but the size allowed is really small, if it is 140cm instead of 130cm would they give us problems? there is no way to check in the luggage so that i doesn't have to be this size? and can we carry more than 1?? Thanks!!

Answered by Lorraine | Nov. 21, 2018 23:55

I think 140cm should be no problem. By visual inspection, it is hard to tell the difference of 130cm or 140cm. I don't think they have time to measure every pieces of luggage in a busy railway station. There is no policy mentioned about the pieces of luggage, so more than one should be fine.

Answered by pepa from SPAIN | Nov. 22, 2018 00:42

ok! thank you!