Ahigh-speed train servicebetween Shanghai and Hong Kong has been in operation. Thetravel timebetween these two cities has been shortened from 19 hours to only8 hours, to finish 1,991 kilometers or 1,237 miles. The Shanghai – Hong Kong bullet train operates at the high-speed train station of Shanghai Hongqiao and the newly-built Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station. It passes through China'smajor citiesincluding Hangzhou, Nanchang, Changsha, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen.
Anormal-speed overnight train servicefrom Shanghai to Hong Kong operatesevery second dayat different train stations from the bullet trains: Shanghai Railway Station to Hung Hom Railway Station (also known as Kowloon Railway Station) in Hong Kong.
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Shanghai-Hong Kong High-Speed Trains
- Distance:1,991 kilometers (1,237 miles)
- Train number:G99/G100
- Duration:around 8 hours
- Terminals:上海虹桥Railway Station(Chinese: 上海虹桥站),Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station(Chinese: 西九龙站)
- 主要停止:Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanchang, Changsha, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong
Shanghai to Hong Kong High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on May 2nd, 2023)
G99: Shanghai Hongqiao to Hong Kong West Kowloon | ||
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Station Name | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
上海虹桥 | 14:09 | |
Hangzhou East | 14:57 | 15:01 |
Jinhua | 15:45 | 15:48 |
Shangrao | 16:33 | 16:35 |
Nanchang West | 17:32 | 17:52 |
Gangzhou West | 19:29 | 19:32 |
Huizhou North | 20:51 | 20:53 |
Dongguan South | 21:10 | 21:13 |
Guangmingcheng | 21:22 | 21:24 |
Shenzhen North | 21:40 | 21:46 |
我们st Kowloon | 22:05 |
Check theup-to-date schedulesof the Shanghai to Hong Kong high-speed train.
Hong Kong to Shanghai High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on May 2nd, 2023)
G100: Hong Kong West Kowloon to Shanghai Hongqiao | ||
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Station Name | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
我们st Kowloon | 11:25 | |
Futian | 11:39 | 11:45 |
Shenzhen North | 11:53 | 12:00 |
Huizhou North | 12:27 | 12:29 |
Heyuan East | 12:48 | 12:50 |
Ganzhou West | 13:59 | 14:03 |
Nanchang West | 15:41 | 16:01 |
Shangrao | 17:00 | 17:02 |
Jinhua | 17:47 | 17:49 |
Hangzhou East | 18:35 | 18:38 |
上海虹桥 | 19:25 |
Check theup-to-date schedulesof the Hong Kong to Shanghai high-speed train.
Seat Classes and Prices for the Shanghai Hong Kong Bullet Trains
Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
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US$413 (CNY2,856.5) | US$211 (CNY1,452.5) | US$130 (CNY894) |
Search for the train and make a booking now.
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Children's Tickets
- Children below 1.2 meters (3.9 feet) in height can travel for free but without their own seat. A child ticket is needed if a seat is required.
- Children under 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) in height are eligible for children's tickets.
- Children above 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) in height need to buy adult tickets at the full fare.
- The child's ticket price is half that of an adult ticket.
Also readHow to Buy Train Tickets for Children.
How to Book Train Ticket to/from Hong Kong
Reservations for train tickets between Hong Kong and Shanghai become available30 daysbefore departure. The most convenient way is to book tickets online with a reliable travel agency like China Highlights.
我们providea professional 24/7 one-to-one serviceas well as continuous after-sales support. Both high-speed and normal overnight train tickets can be booked. Our easy-to-use English booking system helps you book tickets in justa few simple steps:
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- ForHong Kong high-speed train tickets, click the tab for "China Train" in the search box.
- ForHong Kong overnight train ticketsbetween Hong Kong and Shanghai, you need to click the "International Train from China" tab in the search box. This is because due to the differences between China Railway and Hong Kong's railway network, normal trains between Chinese mainland and Hong Kong are considered to be international trains.
- Fill in the passenger(s) information and make a booking.
- Submit the booking and make your payment.
- Now there are only a few more steps for you to get your tickets! Click ourChina Train Ticket Booking Service.
Also readInstructions for Purchasing High-Speed Train Tickets to/from Hong Kong.
Shanghai – Hong Kong Overnight Train Tickets
Overnight train tickets between Hong Kong and Shanghai need to beissued off-lineby our local train ticket outlet partners in Shanghai and Hong Kong due to the different railway systems between Hong Kong's rail network and China Railway.
Therefore, after issuing your tickets, we willdeliverthem to your hotel or address in China.
Hong Kong to Shanghai, by Train or Airplane?
High-Speed Train | Airplane | ||
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Ticket Price | US$130 for second class US$211 for first class |
US$120-US$300 for economy class | |
Duration | 8 hours | 2.5-3 hours | |
Frequency | 1 high-speed train per day | 5 flights per day | |
Punctuality | Punctual | Occasional delays | |
Seat Space | More leg room than on an airplane | Cramped | |
Pros | 1. The fastest mode of transportation between Xi'an and Chengdu 2. Airfare can be competitive when there are discounts |
1. The fastest mode of transportation between Xi'an and Chengdu 2. Airfare can be competitive when there are discounts |
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Cons | 1. Bullet train stations are a bit far from downtowns 2. Sometimes it is noisy on train carriages especially during Chinese holidays |
1. Seats on airplanes are cramped 2. Airports are far from downtown areas 3. It takes more time for boarding airplanes 4. Not much window views |
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In conclusion | If travel time is your first concern, than flight is the best choice for you. If you are on a budget, normal-speed train is a cost-effective and comfortable choice. |