Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station

Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station, or Hong Kong High Speed Rail Station or Express Rail Link West Kowloon Terminus, operates over 110 pairs of short-distance high speed trains to/from Guangzhou and Shenzhen, with an average interval of 30 minutes and 15 minutes respectively. In addition, it operates 13 pairs of long-distance high speed trains to/from Beijing, Shanghai, Kunming, Guilin, Changsha, Wuhan, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Chaoshan and so on.

The Hong Kong High Speed Rail Station is the biggest underground train station all over the world, connecting with MTR Austin Station and Kowloon Station.

Address: West No.1, Austin Road, Mong Kok
 

Schedule of Hong Kong West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station

 (Last Update on Jul 29, 2024)
ToTrainsDurationTicket Fare (CNY)
First/ Second Class Seat
Guangzhou
G6566, G6552, G6582, G6080...
43 departures from 07:35 to 22:24
0h46m - 1h59mCNY 261/ 151
USD 36/ 21
Shenzhen
G5624, G5820, G5610...
132 departures from 07:01 to 23:00
0h14m - 0h30mCNY 109/ 68
USD 15/ 9
Beijing
G80, D910 at 11:20 and 18:248h10m - 12h29mCNY 1,997/ 854
USD 277/ 119
Shanghai
G100, D908 at 11:38 and 19:497h47m - 10h56mCNY 1,514/ 622
USD 210/ 86
Guilin
G2964, G320, G408 from 10:04 to 12:053h00m - 3h14mCNY 659/ 412
USD 92/ 57
Kunming
G408 at 12:057h38mCNY 1,293/ 796
USD 180/ 111
Changsha
G306, G80, G6114, D910 from 09:23 to 18:242h56m - 4h44mCNY 900/ 363
USD 125/ 50
Wuhan
G306, G80 at 09:23 and 11:204h11m - 5h30mCNY 1,158/ 724
USD 161/ 101
Hangzhou
G100, D908 at 11:38 and 19:496h57m - 9h45mCNY 1,397/ 569
USD 194/ 79
 The above schedule is for reference only. For real-time schedule and ticket booking, please click the arrival stations.
 
 Popular High Speed Trains from Hong Kong West Kowloon to: 
 
 

Station Plan of West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station

West Kowloon Train Station consists of a 7-storey terminal building, with 3 floors above ground and 4 floors underground. Looking afar, the V-shape frame of the terminal building is like towering trees with branches stretching out. A large-scale ground plaza is built for passengers to easily reach the ground floor, MTR Kowloon Station and Austin Station. 

 2F: Sky Corridor / Sightseeing Deck
 1F: Footbridge to MTR Austin Station and Kowloon Station
 Ground Floor: Bus Terminal, Taxi Stands, Green Plaza, Left Luggage
 B1: Ticket Concourse, taxi drop-off stands
 B2: Arrival Concourse, taxi pick-up stands, underpass to MTR Austin Station
 B3: Departure Concourse, Customs, duty free outlets, food and beverage outlets
 B4: Platforms

West Kowloon Railway Station Map
Map of
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How to Take Train in Hong Kong
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Departure and Arrival Process at West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station

 

Departure from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station

It is advised that passengers proceed for real-name check, security check, immigration, and boarding procedures as early as 120 minutes prior to train departure. Normally, the procedures can be completed in around 30-60 minutes. Travelling during festive seasons or public holidays, extra processing time will be taken.

1. Real-name Check and Ticket Verification (B1)
Go to Self-service Gate or the Staff Assistance Counter in the Ticketing Concourse on B1. Present your identification documents, usually passport and complete your real-name check and ticket verification at the same time.

2. Security Check and Immigration Formalities (B3)
Follow the instructions for baggage and security checks. Then go to the Departure Concourse on B3 to complete both Hong Kong and the Mainland China immigration formalities

3. Boarding
Enter the boarding gate on Level B3 and get down to board the train on B4. The boarding gates will be open 15 minutes before departure and closed in the last 5 minutes.
 

Arrival at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station

1. After getting off the train at the platform on B4, follow instruction signs to the Arrival Concourse on B2 for immigration formalities.
2. Exit the gate using your identification document like passport to leave the station.
 

Cooperation Immigration Check

"Cooperation immigration check” is carried for passengers traveling between Hong Kong and Chinese mainland by high speed train. The Immigration Control Points for both exit and entry procedures are set at the West Kowloon Train Station, which means passengers only need to queue for one time to finish the custom clearance of both sides.
 

How to get to Hong Kong West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station

 By MTR
Passengers can take MTR to Kowloon Station or Austin Station first, and then walk to West Kowloon Rail Station through pedestrian zones, footbridges and underground passages. It takes 8 - 10 minutes from Kowloon Station and 2 or 3 minutes from Austin Station.

 By city bus: 36B, 36X, 42A, 46, 60X, 63X, 69X, 81, 95, 268X, 271, W1, W2, W3…
They have a stop either at the bus terminus of West Kowloon Railway Station or nearby roadside.

 By Taxi
Passengers will be dropped off on B1 and be picked up on B2. 

Estimated Taxi Cost between West Kowloon Train Station and:

Destination Cost Destination Cost
Victoria Peak HKD130-140 Peak Tram Lower Terminal HKD100
Ocean Park HKD130 Star Ferry Pier, Central HKD110
Disneyland HKD200 Airport HKD260
Ngong Ping 360,  Tung Chung Station HKD250 Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, Hong Kong Port HKD270
Causeway Bay HKD90 Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal, Sheung Wan HKD110
Repulse Bay HKD140 Yau Ma Tei HKD25
Mong Kok HKD35 Tsim Sha Tsui HKD35
 
Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station
Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station

How to Get to West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station from Hong Kong Airport

1. Take Airport Express train to Kowloon Station, take the C1 Exit, and then enter the station via footbridge or underpass. The travel time is about 25 minutes and ticket price is HKD100 for a single trip. 


2. Take bus A12 to Western Harbour Crossing Toll Plaza, then walk to nearby Austin Road West to take bus 215X to get there. The duration is about 45 minutes and ticket price is about HKD50.

Further Reading:
Hong Kong Trains 

How to Buy High Speed Train Tickets in Hong Kong 

How to Travel between Hong Kong and Dongguan

How to Travel between Hong Kong and Foshan

How to Travel between Hong Kong and Guilin & Yangshuo

- Last updated on Oct. 28, 2024 by Brenda Lian -
Questions & Answers on Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station
Asked by Max from ARGENTINA | Oct. 31, 2024 07:38Reply
Hi, can I apply for the 144-hour visa-free transit at Hong Kong West Kowloon station?
I am Argentinian planning to visit Hong Kong, then Guangzhou via train and then Viet Nam via airplane.
Answers (1)
Answered by Rita | Oct. 31, 2024 20:44
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No, you can't. You can only take a HK - GZ flight or ferry to apply for the 144 at the airports, Nansha Cruise Port or Shekou Cruise Port, holding a flight ticket to leave Mainland China within 6 days.
Asked by AL from SINGAPORE | Oct. 27, 2024 17:26Reply
Can Singaporeans with visa free stay in China for 30 days take train from here?
Hi, I've read about the 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy for Singaporeans but that requires a flight ticket or equivalent for leaving China in 144 days. Since 9 February 2024, Singaporeans can enter China for a stay of up to 30 days. Are we able to travel to China from this train station? And do we need to produce such a flight ticket as required by 144? Thanks!
Answers (1)
Answered by Lori | Oct. 28, 2024 02:21
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Yes, you can enter China via any open port, including the West Kowloon Railway Station. And you need to prepare a ticket leaving within 30 days as a proof of no overstay.
Asked by SJ from INDONESIA | Oct. 23, 2024 01:54Reply
Can indonesian travel to shenzhen via high speed railway at Hong Kong West Kowloon?
Or have to go by lohu port to apply visa on arrival?
Answers (2)
Answered by Emily | Oct. 23, 2024 18:26
10Reply


To apply for Shenzhen VOA, you cannot take the high speed train but need to take the MTR or bus to Luohu (Lo Wu in HK) or Huanggang Port (Lok Ma Chou in HK) or take a ferry to Shekou Port. And it's not guaranteed that you can really get one.
Answered by SJ | Oct. 25, 2024 05:25
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Thanks
Asked by Jason from HONG KONG | Oct. 21, 2024 02:15Reply
can a philippine passport holder use the visa free entrance at the Kowloon West Station?
Answers (1)
Answered by Rita | Oct. 22, 2024 17:49
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Sorry, Philippine passport holders do not enjoy visa free entrance to Mainland China.
Asked by A. Seto from CANADA | Sep. 26, 2024 20:29Reply
Where is the visa office located at Hong Kong High-speed Rail West Kowloon Station?
I am a Canadian and have a valid Canadian passport. I will attend a conference at Zhuhai, China. I will fly from Canada to Hong Kong and then to Zhuhai. Hong Kong High-speed Rail West Kowloon Station has been added to Guangdong Province 144-hour transit visa-free. Do I qualify for the144-hour transit visa-free and how can I get it?
Answers (1)
Answered by Lori | Sep. 28, 2024 18:37
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If you are flying back to Canada from Guangdong and not going back to HK, then you are eligible for the 144.
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