How to Travel Between Hong Kong and Guangzhou
The distance between Hong Kong and Guangzhou is about 170 kilometers (106 miles). 50-60 minutes taking Hong Kong – Guangzhou High Speed Trains, 3-3.5 hours long-distance buses and 1.5-2 hours’ ferries are popular modes of transportation between the two cities. In addition, there are direct flights between Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and Guangzhou Baiyun Airport.
How to Travel from Hong Kong to Guangzhou
1. Best Way: Hong Kong – Guangzhou High Speed Train : 50-60mins., CNY 187 to CNY645From Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station: 34 bullet trains from 08:05 to 22:50
Ticket Prices: CNY 187/215 for second class seat, CNY 261/323/344 for first class seat, CNY 432/452/645 for business class seat
2. Convenient Alternative: Hong Kong – Guangzhou Through Train: 2 hours, CNY212 to CNY248
From Hung Hom Railway Station: 9 trains from 08:00 – 20:01
Ticket Prices: CNY212 for a first class seat; CNY248 for a VIP class seat
3. Hong Kong to Guangzhou Bus: 3-3.5 hours, CNY 100 to 250
|
Main Departure Stations |
Schedule |
|
Nanjing Street, Jordan |
09:30 to 19:30 every 30-60 mins. |
|
Prince Shanghai Street |
08:05 to 19:05 every an hour |
|
Tsim Sha Tsui Elements |
07:45 to 19:45 every an hour |
|
Tsim Sha Tsui Harbour City |
07:40 to 21:10 every an hour |
|
Tak Hoi Street, Tsuen Wan |
08:15 to 19:15 every 15-45 mins. |
|
Hong Kong Airport |
07:35 to 22:45 every an hour |
|
Wong Tai Sin |
08:20 to 19:15 every an hour |
From China Ferry Terminal:
To Panyu Lianhuashan Port: 07:45, 11:30, 13:30, 18:20
To Nansha Passenger Port: 07:45, 11:30, 13:30, 16:15Ferry Ticket Prices:
VIP Class: HKD 260 to 320/adult; HKD 130 to 160/child
First Class: HKD 220 to 270/adult; HKD 120 to 150/child
Standard Class: HKD 180 to 220/adult; HKD 110 to 130/child
From HKIA Skypier:
To Nansha Passenger Port: 10:30, 15:20
To Panyu Lianhuashan Port: 10:30, 15:20, 18:40
Ferry Ticket Prices:
VIP Class: HKD 400/adult; HKD 300/child
First Class: HKD 350/adult; HKD 250/child
Standard Class: HKD 300/adult; HKD 200/child
5. Flight: 1 hour, over CNY1,300
Hong Kong Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport: 07:55, 20:00
6. Taxi: 2 hours; CNY 1,500 to 2,000
Hong Kong to Guangzhou car time is around 2 hours. Drivers usually don’t use the taximeter for such a long distance. Thus tourists are advised to reach an agreement on the taxi fare before getting on.
How to Travel from Guangzhou to Hong Kong
1.Best Way: High Speed Train: 50-60mins., CNY 187 to CNY645From Guangzhou South Railway Station: 33 trains from 06:48 to 21:37
Ticket Prices: CNY 187/215 for second class seat, CNY 261/323/344 for first class seat, CNY 432/452/645 for business class seat
2. Convenient Alternative: Through Train: 2 hours, CNY212 to CNY248
From Guangzhou East Railway Station: 9 trains from 08:19 to 20:40
Ticket Prices: CNY212 for a first class seat; CNY248 for a VIP class seat
3. Bus: 3-3.5 hours, CNY 100 to 250
|
Main Departure Stations |
Schedule |
|
Guangzhou Hotel |
06:10 to 17:40 every 30 mins. |
|
Garden Hotel |
06:30 to 18:00 every an hour |
|
China Hotel |
08:15, 09:50, 12:45, 13:45, 14:45, 16:45, 18:15 |
4. Ferry: 70-110mins., CNY 180/300
To China Ferry Terminal:
From Panyu Lianhuashan Port: 08:40, 10:30, 15:20
From Nansha Passenger Port: 09:20, 11:10, 16:00, 18:00
Ferry Ticket Prices:
VIP Class: HKD 260/adult; HKD 130/child
First Class: HKD 220/adult; HKD 120/child
Standard Class: HKD 180/adult; HKD 110/child
To HKIA Skypier:
From Lianhuashan Port: 08:20, 12:50, 16:20
From Nansha Passenger Port: 13:30, 17:00
Ferry Ticket Prices:
VIP Class: HKD 400/adult; HKD 300/child
First Class: HKD 350/adult; HKD 250/child
Standard Class: HKD 300/adult; HKD 200/child
5. Flight: 1 hour, over CNY1,300
Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Hong Kong Airport: 10:10, 22:20
6. Taxi: 2 hours; CNY 1,500 to 2,000
How to Get from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to Guangzhou
1. HKIA Intercity Bus:
Direct coach from HKIA Ground Transportation Center is the best way to Guangzhou. The schedules are from 07:20 to 22:00 with the frequency of 30 minutes to 2 hours. The ticket fare is HKD250 per person. The whole trip takes around 3 hours.
2. Ferry:
Direct ferries are available in HKIA Skypier at 10:30, 15:20 and 18:40. It takes 70 / 100 mins. and costs HKD300 per person. It is the quickest way from Hong Kong Airport to Guangzhou.
3. Airport Express Train + Bullet Train:
Take airport express train from HKIA to Kowloon Station first. It takes around 21 mins.. The ticket fare is HKD100 per person. Then walk to West Kowloon Railway Station and take the bullet train to Guangzhou in 50 – 60 mins..
How to Get to Guangzhou Haizhu Square from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)
1. Bus:
Take a coach from HKIA Ground Transportation Center and arrive at Guangzhou Haizhu Square: 3 hours; HKD250
2. Airport Express Train + Bullet Train + Metro:
→ Take airport express train from HKIA to Kowloon Station: 21 mins.; HKD100 per person.
→ Walk to West Kowloon Railway Station and take the bullet train to Guangzhou South Railway Station: 50-60 mins.; CNY 187/ 215.
→ Take metro line 2 from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Haizhu Square: 25 mins.; CNY 5
How to Travel from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)
1. Metro + Bus:
→ Take metro line 3 to Jiahe Wanggang Station, and then transfer to metro line 2 to Haizhu Square: 50 mins.; CNY10
→ Take a coach from Haizhu Square to HKIA Ground Transportation Center: 3 hours; HKD250
2. Metro + Bullet Train + HK Airport Express Train
→ Take metro line 3 to Jiahe Wanggang Station, and then transfer to metro line 2 to South Railway Station: 70 mins.; CNY10
→ Take a bullet train to Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station: 50-60 mins.; CNY 187/215.
→ Walk to Kowloon Station and take airport express train to HKIA directly: 21 mins.; HKD100