The average train between Shantou and Kowloon takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Shantou to Kowloon. 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 Shantou and Kowloon. The earliest departure is at 1:36 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Shantou is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Kowloon at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Shenzhen North and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shantou to Kowloon. However, there are services departing from Shantou station and arriving at Kowloon station via Shenzhen North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Shantou to Kowloon train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shantou station.
Shantou to Kowloon train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shenzhen North station.
The distance between Shantou and Kowloon is 284.5 km. The road distance is 373 km.
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shantou to Shenzhen North 3 times a day. Tickets cost $170–190 and the journey takes 2h 13m.