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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). 1-2 hours 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 – 1 - 2 hours, CNY 161 - 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: 07:35 – 22:24

Train Ticket Price: CNY 161 - 215 for a second class seat, CNY 261 - 344 for a first class seat, and CNY 452 - 645 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 1 - 2 hours.

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- Last updated on Oct. 29, 2024 by Grace Yang -

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

Asked by Carina from AUS | Oct. 22, 2024 19:45

Hong Kong Airport to Guangzhou Airport?

Hello,

Apart from flying (cannot match up transit flight times), what alternative options from Hong Kong Airport to Guangzhou Airport?

Thanks

Answers (1)

Answered by Lori | Oct. 23, 2024 18:51

Take a fast ferry at SkyPier to Pazhou Ferry Terminal, then take Haizhu tram line 1 to Canton Tower, transfer to line 3 to Tiyu West Road, then transfer to line 3 north extension to the airport. It may take 4 hours in total.

Asked by Lawrence from NEW ZEALAND | Aug. 14, 2024 05:33

Entering mainland china

Hi I am from New Zealand. What is the fastest way to enter mainland china from hong kong? Do I still need visa to enter China?

Answers (1)

Answered by Daniel | Aug. 14, 2024 18:17

The fastest way is to take a bullet train to Shenzhen in Mainland China with a duration of only 15-20min. As a passport holder of New Zealand, you don't need a visa and are granted a 15-day visa-free entry.If you are going to stay for over 15 days, a ready visa will be needed.

Asked by Andrew from ESWATINI | Aug. 09, 2024 03:26

Guangzhou to Honk Kong international airport

I am not a visa free traveler to Hong Kong but I am looking to transit to Hong Kong Airport from Mainland China (Guangzhou) buy Bus/Train, is a Transit visa sufficient for me or I need a Visit visa? Its a one day trip.

Answers (1)

Answered by Lori | Aug. 11, 2024 20:28

I think you need an Entry for Visit/Transit in Hong Kong. And you can apply online on this web page: immd.gov.hk

Asked by Pawel from POLAND | Jul. 04, 2024 06:34

Travelling from HK to Guangzhou - 15days free visa

Hey, I'm going to HK in November.
Few days ago there was an announcement that there is 15 days visa free entry for Polish citizens.
Can I take a bullet train from HK to Guangzhou and get that visa there? Or there is another way to go to Guangzhou from HK with this 15 days free visa?

Answers (1)

Answered by Daniel | Jul. 04, 2024 23:20

It doesn't matter how do you arrive in Guangzhou. You can either take a train from HK or take a ferry to Guangzhou.

Asked by Bryan from CANADA | Jun. 27, 2024 11:30

Travel to Guangzhou for business, via HKG?

I am travelling from Canada with a Chinese (M) visa. I have business in Guangzhou, is it okay for me to fly into HKG and then take the train to Guangzhou? Do I need a separate visa for HKG?

Answers (2)

Answered by Marcy | Jun. 27, 2024 22:42

It's OK and you don't need a separate visa for HKG as Canadians can enter HK visa-free and the transit is also visa-free.

Answered by Bryan | Jun. 28, 2024 06:06

thank you