Shenzhen to Guangzhou Train
Guangzhou and Shenzhen are 29 minutes apart on the busiest intercity line in southern China. Combined with the Hong Kong extension, this is the backbone of the Pearl River Delta.
- Fastest journey
- 29m
- Distance
- 102 km
- Trains per day
- 70+
- Departs
- Shenzhen North
- Arrives
- Guangzhou South
Departures on 2026-10-29
| Train | Depart | Arrive | Duration | Second Class | First Class | Business Class | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1102 | 06:06 | 06:37 | 00:31 | US$19 | US$22 | US$36 | Book |
| G6202 | 06:11 | 06:48 | 00:37 | US$19 | US$22 | US$36 | Book |
| C7124 | 06:12 | 07:35 | 01:23 | US$18 | US$21 | – | Book |
| G6232 | 06:17 | 07:15 | 00:58 | US$19 | US$22 | US$36 | Book |
| C7004 | 06:20 | 07:42 | 01:22 | US$18 | US$21 | – | Book |
| D7558 | 06:24 | 07:43 | 01:19 | US$20 | US$23 | US$49 sold out | Book |
| G1026 | 06:30 | 07:18 | 00:48 | US$20 sold out | US$23 sold out | US$38 sold out | Book |
| G1002 | 06:33 | 07:02 | 00:29 | US$19 | US$22 | US$36 | Book |
| D7558 | 06:36 | 07:43 | 01:07 | US$18 | US$20 | US$44 sold out | Book |
| C7128 | 06:47 | 08:29 | 01:42 | US$18 | US$21 | – | Book |
| G2942 | 06:48 | 07:40 | 00:52 | US$20 | US$23 | US$38 | Book |
| G2956 | 06:52 | 07:28 | 00:36 | US$19 | US$22 sold out | US$36 sold out | Book |
Times shown are local China time (UTC+8). Prices are in US dollars and include service fee.
What you should know
- Guangzhou South (广州南) is a huge station — arrive 30 minutes early if you have not travelled through it before.
- The same line continues to Hong Kong West Kowloon, so you can chain Guangzhou → Shenzhen → Hong Kong in one day.
- Very frequent service: if you miss one train another leaves within minutes.
We book real tickets directly against your passport number — no Chinese ID or phone number needed. Your passport is your ticket: go to the staffed lane at the gate, let staff scan it, and board.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Guangzhou South to Shenzhen?
High-speed trains from Guangzhou South to Shenzhen North take about 29–36 minutes and leave every 10–20 minutes.
Can I take the same train onward to Hong Kong?
Yes — the express rail link continues to Hong Kong West Kowloon, though you clear immigration at West Kowloon.
Which station is better in Shenzhen?
Shenzhen North is the high-speed hub on Metro Lines 4 and 5. Futian is closer to the CBD but served by fewer intercity trains.