There are 6 ways to get from Shantou to Kowloon by train, bus, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shantou to Shenzhen Northtrain Shantou
2h 45m$199–329Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shantou Zongzhan to Futian Stationbus Futian
6h 10m$152–318Fly to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport
- Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX)plane SWA - SZX
7h 11m$600–2,073Bus, train via Shenzhen
- Take the bus from Golden Gulf Hotel to Chaoshan Stationbus Express Bus East Line 2
- Take the train from Chaoshan to Shenzhen Northtrain Shanghai South / ...
3h 29m$175–431Bus, train
- Take the bus from Golden Gulf Hotel to Chaoshan Stationbus Express Bus East Line 2
- Take the train from Chaoshan Station to West Kowloon Stationtrain Fuzhou / ...
4h 12m$201–221Fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, train
- Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane SWA - CAN
- Take the train from Guangzhou East to West Kowloon Stationtrain
5h 55m$1,219–2,137
Shantou to Kowloon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shantou to Kowloon is to bus and train which costs $200 - $230 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Shantou to Kowloon is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $190 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Shantou to Kowloon station. However, there are services departing from Shantou Zongzhan and arriving at Futian Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Shantou to Kowloon station. However, there are services departing from Shantou and arriving at West Kowloon Station via Shenzhen North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Shantou and Kowloon is 373 km.
The best way to get from Shantou to Kowloon without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $190 - $330.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Shantou to Kowloon, including transfers.
Shantou to Kowloon bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shantou Zongzhan station.
Shantou to Kowloon train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shantou station.
The best way to get from Shantou to Kowloon is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $190 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $320 and takes 6h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $600 - $2100 and takes 7h 11m.
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 $170–190 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Shantou Zongzhan to Futian Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $130–180 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport via Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–4,100
Flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport via Guiyang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,800–5,500
Flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,150–1,300
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport via Wenzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,100–5,500
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport via Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,500–4,400
Train from Shantou to Shenzhen North
- 2nd Class Seat
- $170–190
- 1st Class Seat
- $280–310
- Business Class Seat
- $410–600
Train from Chaoshan to Shenzhen North
- 2nd Class Seat
- $160–180
- 1st Class Seat
- $260–290
- Business Class Seat
- $370–550
Train from Chaoshan Station to West Kowloon Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $180–200
- 1st Class Seat
- $290–320
- Business Class Seat
- $420–600
Train from Guangzhou East to West Kowloon Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $90–105
- 1st Class Seat
- $150–170
- Business Class Seat
- $210–310
Train from Chaoshan to Shenzhen North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $130–180
- Adult - 1st Class
- $190–270
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shantou Zongzhan to Futian Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–180
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $130–180
- Phone
- (+86)29 85236688
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Golden Gulf Hotel to Chaoshan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $21
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Golden Gulf Hotel to Chaoshan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $21
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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More Questions & Answers
Shantou to Kowloon bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Futian Station.
Shantou to Kowloon train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shenzhen North station.
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