Hong Kong High Speed Rail Confirmed Opening on September 23rd
It is confirmed! Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link will be officially taken into service on 23, September, announced by Secretary for Transport and Housing Frank Chan Fan in Hong Kong SAR on August 23.
On the press conference on that afternoon, we have known that the first train from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station to Shenzhen North Station will departure at 07:00am on September 23rd, and the ticket fee for the Second Class Seat is 86HK$ .

Press Conference of Hong Kong High Speed Train
Furthermore, high speed trains from Hong Kong (香港) will reach altogether 44 cities in China, including Shenzhen (深圳), Guangzhou (广州), Beijing (北京), Shanghai (上海), Guilin (桂林), Hangzhou (杭州), Kunming (昆明), Guiyang (贵阳), Zhengzhou (郑州), Wuhan (武汉), Xiamen (厦门), Changsha (长沙), Fuzhou (福州), Nanchang (南昌), Shijiazhuang (石家庄), Guangmingcheng (光明城), Humen (虎门), Qingsheng (庆盛), and so forth. Detailed ticket prices to major tourist destinations are as follows:
Updated Useful Links: High Speed Trains to/off Hong Kong
Destinations | Price of Second Class Seat (HK$) |
---|---|
Futian | 78 |
Shenzhen North | 86 |
Guangzhou South | 247 |
Beijing | 1,239 |
Shanghai | 1,159 |
Guilin | 436 |
Hangzhou | 1,075 |
Kunming | 863 |
Guiyang | 619 |
Zhengzhou | 998 |
Wuhan | 780 |
Changsha | 608 |
Xiamen | 309 |
(Note: Prices above may be slightly changed according to practical situation!)
Since Hong Kong will soon launch its bullet train to / from mainland China, you can also get prepared to experience the new “Vibrant Express” at Hong Kong West Kowloon Terminus and enjoy all the highlights in Hong Kong and other popular places in China! If you are interested in planning a private tour with more time on the attractions and less focus on the arrangement of vehicles and transfers, please contact us, we are always here to help you to tailor make your worry free tour in China!
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