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How to get fromShantou to Kowloonby train, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Shantou to Kowloon by train, bus, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shantou to Shenzhen Northtrain train Shantou
    2h 45m
    $203–342

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shantou Zongzhan to Futian Stationbus bus Futian
    6h 10m
    $155–331

  3. Fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane plane SWA - CAN
    2. Take the train from Guangzhou East to West Kowloon Stationtrain train
    6h
    $1,325–2,338

  4. Bus, train via Shenzhen

    1. Take the bus from Golden Gulf Hotel to Chaoshan Stationbus bus Express Bus East Line 2
    2. Take the train from Chaoshan to Shenzhen Northtrain train Shanghai South / ...
    3h 32m
    $176–441

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Golden Gulf Hotel to Chaoshan Stationbus bus Express Bus East Line 2
    2. Take the train from Chaoshan Station to West Kowloon Stationtrain train Fuzhou / ...
    4h 12m
    $201–221

  6. Fly to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport

    1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX)plane plane SWA - SZX
    7h 26m
    $1,552–3,484

  7. Fly to Hong Kong International Airport

    1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)plane plane SWA - HKG
    7h 8m
    $969–1,554

Shantou to Kowloon by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 373.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Shantou, China and Kowloon, Hong Kong?

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shantou to Shenzhen North 3 times a day. Tickets cost $170–200 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Shantou Zongzhan to Futian Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $130–190 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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