Hong Kong to Guangzhou High-Speed Trains

Hong Kong–Guangzhou High-speed Railway is the extension of Guangzhou–Shenzhen High-Speed Railway. With the transportation time of only about an hour, most businessmen in Guangzhou and Hong Kong like to travel between the two cities by train.

These high-speed trains operate at Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station and Guangzhou South Railway Station. Most of these trains will also stop at Shenzhen North Railway Station or Futian Railway Station.

Guangzhou is the economic center of South China, attracting many people traveling between Guangzhou and Hong Kong for business. Quite a few travelers even take a Hong Kong-Guangzhou round trip on the same day. During the Canton Fair periods, tickets sell out very quickly. If you plan to attend the Autumn Canton Fair (October 15th to November 4th), please book your train tickets as soon as possible.

Hong Kong to Guangzhou High-Speed Train Schedules and Ticket Fares

The ticket prices for Second class is US$31 (215 CNY), First class US$50 (344 CNY), and Business class: US$93 (645 CNY). The schedules and ticket prices might be changed without official notice, please contact us for the exact information.

Guangzhou to Hong Kong High-Speed Train Schedules and Ticket Fares

 (Train Schedule last updated: August 6, 2024)

The ticket prices for Second class is US$31 (215 CNY), First class US$50 (344 CNY), and Business class: US$65 (452 CNY). The schedules and ticket prices might be changed without official notice, please contact us for the exact information.

Seat Classes on Hong Kong–Guangzhou High-Speed Trains

High-speed trains on Hong Kong – Guangzhou rail route provide three types of seats: second class seat, first class seat and business class seat. Second class seat and first-class seat are the most popular among travelers. Business class seat is the most expensive but the most comfortable. Here is the introduction of each type of seat class.

Second Class

Second class seat is the standard type and the cheapest on high-speed trains. It is also the most common types on G, D and C trains. A second-class coach has five seats in a row, two seats on one side of the aisle and three on the other. The configuration is A+B+C and D+F. Seats numbered A and F are window seats.

First Class

First class carriage provides more comfort and privacy than second class. The first-class seat is wider than a second-class seat. First-class seats are arranged as A+C and D+F across the coach width, offering more leg room and elbow room. Moreover, there is an automatic door to separate the coach from the others to keep quiet and private.

Business Class

Business class seats are available on most G-category trains and some D and C-category trains. This is the most luxurious and expensive class on high-speed trains. There are three seats in a row, two seats on one side and one on the other side of the aisle (A+C and F). As first class, there is also an automatic door to keep the coach quiet and private.

How to Board Your Train at Hong Kong or Guangzhou?

Hong Kong to Guangzhou high-speed trains terminate at Hong Kong West Railway Station and Guangzhou South Railway Station, both are well-accessed to downtown areas by city public transport.

Boarding at Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station

Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station was newly-built for high-speed trains from Hong Kong to Mainland China. It is a transportation hub integrating high-speed rail, subway, long-distance coach and city bus.

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

Boarding at Guangzhou South Railway Station

Guangzhou South Railway Station is far away from downtown area but has convenient city public transport. The subway station is located in the -1F of the station building. You can take subway lines 2 and 7 to Guangzhou South Railway Station and then follow the signs to the ticket office or waiting hall.

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Other Popular Rail Routes from Guangzhou

• Guangzhou to Guilin Trains
• Guangzhou to Shenzhen Trains

How to Get to Pazhou Complex

The Pazhou Complex is situated on Pazhou Island in the Haizhu District of Guangzhou. With a total area of about 1.1 million square meters, it is divided into several exhibition halls, including the Main Exhibition Hall and the International Exhibition Hall. It is one of the largest exhibition centers in Asia and is famous for hosting the Canton Fair, also known as the China Import and Export Fair.

From Guangzhou South Railway Station

To get to Pazhou Complex from Guangzhou South Station, you have several transportation options:

By Metro

• Exit Guangzhou South Station and head to the nearby Guangzhou South Railway Metro Station.
• Take Line 2 (Guangzhou South - Jiahewanggang direction) and ride for approximately 7 stations.
• Get off at Changgang Station and transfer to Line 8 (Changgang - Wanshengwei direction).
• Ride Line 8 for about 5 stations and alight at Pazhou Station.

Please note: Pazhou Complex has two main entrances (East and West entrance). Check the specific entrance you need to reach before exiting the metro station.

By Taxi

• Exit Guangzhou South Station and find a taxi stand or use a ride-hailing app like DiDi or Uber.
• Inform the driver that you want to go to Pazhou Complex (specifically mention the East or West entrance based on your destination).

Please note: It can be helpful to show the driver the Chinese address or a map of your destination, if possible.

From Guangzhou East Railway Station

By Metro

• Take Line 3 (Airport North - Panyu Square direction) and ride for approximately 10 stations.
• Get off at Kecun Station and transfer to Line 8 (Wanshengwei - Fenghuang Xincun direction).
• Ride Line 8 for about 4 stations and alight at Pazhou Station.

Booking Your Train Tickets with Train Spread

Buying China train tickets online with a travel agency like Train Spread is the most convenient. Train Spread makes train ticket online booking available to you to save you a lot of time and hassle. All inquiries will be handled by our local travel specialists who have a lot of experience in booking train tickets and are good at planning train travel routes. 

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