There are 4 ways to get from Hong Kong to Guangzhou by train, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 2 subway
best- Take the train from West Kowloon Station to Shenzhen North Stationtrain
- Take the train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou South stationtrain
- Take the subway from Guangzhou South to Haizhu Squaresubway 2
1h 30m¥70–216Bus
- Take the bus from Tsim Sha Tsui Harbour City to Guangzhou Hotelbus
2h 30m¥80–220Train
- Take the train from West Kowloon Station to Guangzhou Easttrain Hong Kong West Kowloon
1h 57m¥84–93Bus via Diamond Hill
- Take the bus from Diamond Hill to Guangzhou Landmark Hotelbus
4h 13m¥71–118
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hong Kong to Guangzhou is to train which costs ¥80 - ¥95 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Hong Kong to Guangzhou is to train and line 2 subway which takes 1h 30m and costs ¥70 - ¥220.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tsim Sha Tsui Harbour City and arriving at Guangzhou Hotel. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Hong Kong station to Guangzhou. However, there are services departing from West Kowloon Station and arriving at Haizhu Square via Shenzhen North and Guangzhou South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Hong Kong and Guangzhou is 158 km.
The best way to get from Hong Kong to Guangzhou without a car is to train and line 2 subway which takes 1h 30m and costs ¥70 - ¥220.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Hong Kong to Guangzhou, including transfers.
Hong Kong to Guangzhou bus services, operated by Trans Island Limousine Bus, depart from Tsim Sha Tsui Harbour City station.
Hong Kong to Guangzhou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from West Kowloon Station.
The best way to get from Hong Kong to Guangzhou is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥80 - ¥220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥80 - ¥95 and takes 1h 57m.
What companies run services between Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China?
Trans Island Limousine Bus operates a bus from Tsim Sha Tsui Harbour City to Guangzhou Hotel every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥103–220 and the journey takes 2h 30m. CTS also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from West Kowloon Station to Guangzhou East hourly. Tickets cost ¥80–90 and the journey takes 1h 36m.
Train from West Kowloon Station to Shenzhen North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥21–120
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥21–24
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥32–36
- Business Class Seat
- ¥40–60
Train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou South station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥49–54
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥49–54
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- Business Class Seat
- ¥100–160
Train from West Kowloon Station to Guangzhou East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥80–90
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- Business Class Seat
- ¥180–260
Train from West Kowloon Station to Shenzhen North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥30–55
- Schedules at
- highspeed.mtr.com.hk
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥35–55
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥30–50
Train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou South station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–90
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥65–90
- Phone
- (86) 020-96891
- [email protected]
- Website
- gzmtr.com
Subway from Guangzhou South to Haizhu Square
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4–6
- Schedules at
- gzmtr.com
- Phone
- (852) 2979 8778
- Website
- tilchinalink.com
Bus from Tsim Sha Tsui Harbour City to Guangzhou Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥103–220
- Schedules at
- tilchinalink.com
- Book at
- tilchinalink.com
- Adult
- ¥150–220
- Phone
- (852)2998 7888
- Website
- ctshk
Bus from Tsim Sha Tsui Harbour City to Guangzhou Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥80–120
- Website
- ctshk
- Phone
- (852) 3412 6677
- [email protected]
- Website
- eebus.com
Bus from Diamond Hill to Guangzhou Landmark Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥65–110
- Schedules at
- eebus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Hong Kong to Guangzhou bus services, operated by Trans Island Limousine Bus, arrive at Guangzhou Hotel station.
Hong Kong to Guangzhou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shenzhen North Station.
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