The average train between Hong Kong and Shantou takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Hong Kong to Shantou. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Hong Kong and Shantou. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hong Kong is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Shantou at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Shenzhen North Station and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hong Kong to Shantou. However, there are services departing from Hong Kong station and arriving at Shantou station via Shantou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Hong Kong to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shenzhen North station.
Hong Kong to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shantou station.
The distance between Hong Kong and Shantou is 285.7 km. The road distance is 373 km.
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shenzhen North to Shantou 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥150–170 and the journey takes 2h 8m.
