How to Travel from Hong Kong to Shenzhen
Shenzhen is perched almost on the southeast edge of the China's mainland and borders Hong Kong on the south. For the travelers on a business or sightseeing tour to Hong Kong they will pay a visit to Shenzhen City too, because it is really an easy thing to travel from Hong Kong to Shenzhen. Besides, Shenzhen is also a great place to have a glimpse of China's mainland. This city is a perfect example of China's rapid development over the past 40 years. And at the China Folk Culture Village of Shenzhen, you can surprisingly find various miniaturized versions of significant monuments & landmarks from all over China.
How to get to Shenzhen from Hong Kong? Shenzhen and Hong Kong are well connected with an array of transport options available for all. Here we have collected all the convenient methods you can try during your next Hong Kong Shenzhen tour. Besides, we also provide the basic information about the travel distanc and time to help you better plan your tour!
Distance & Traveling Time from Hong Kong to Shenzhen China
Shenzhen is the right next door to Hong Kong, with a short flight distance for only about 38km (24 miles) and the driving distance is about 50km (31 miles). Due to the close distance between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, there is no direct flight running between the two cities, and you are not suggested to make a transfer at other cities. At present, travel from Hong Kong to Shenzhen needs about 15-20 minutes by bullet train, 0.5-2 hours by MTR and metro, 1-1.5 hours (50 km) by car, 1-4 hours by coach and 0.5-1 hours by ferry.
Top 5 Ways to Get from Hong Kong to Shenzhen
1. Hong Kong to Shenzhen MTR (Metro) - Top Recommended & Most Popular
● From - to: Hong Kong Downtown → Lo Wu (罗湖) on Hong Kong MTR East Rail Line → Luohu Port (罗湖口岸) → Luohu on Shenzhen Metro Line 1 → Shenzhen Downtown
● From - to: Hong Kong Downtown → Lok Ma Chau (落马洲) on Hong Kong MTR East Rail Line → Futian Port (福田口岸) → Futian Checkpoint on Shenzhen Metro Line 4 → Shenzhen Downtown
● Time Needed: about 1.5-2 hours
● Price: about RMB 60 (HKD 70)
Get to Shenzhen from Hong Kong by Hong Kong MTR and Shenzhen metro is currently the most frequently used way. Convenient Hong Kong MTR East Rail Line is well connected with Shenzhen Metro Line 1 at Lo Wu Station and connected with Shenzhen Metro Line 4 at Lok Ma Chau Station. If you are going to go through the immigration at Futian Port to Shenzhen, you should get off at Lok Ma Chau Station, while you should get off at Lo Wu station if you are going to Luohu Port.
Warm Tip: You can go through the immigration at either Luohu Port or Futian Port. The operation time of the Luohu port is from 06:30-24:00 and from 06:30-22:30 for Futian port.
Other Useful Links:
>> Shenzhen Metro | >> Hong Kong MTR
>> Shenzhen Metro Map
2. Hong Kong to Shenzhen Train - Experience China's "High Speed"
● From - to: Hong Kong West Kowloon Station (香港西九龙站) - Futian Railway Station (福田站) / Shenzhen North railway Station (深圳北站)
● Duration: about 15-20 minutes
● Price: about RMB 68-226 (HKD 77-256)
Getting from Hong Kong to Shenzhen by high speed train is also a good choice, especially for the people who are going to start their journey from the sites near Hong Kong West Kowloon Station (香港西九龙站), such as Victoria Harbor, Kowloon Park, etc. There are about 80 G-trains running from Hong Kong to Shenzhen every day, including about 45 trains arriving at Shenzhen North Railway Station and 35 trains arriving at Futian Railway Station. Both Shenzhen North Railway Station and Futian Station are well connected with Shenzhen Metro lines, while Futian Railway Station is closer to the tourist sites in Shenzhen, like the Window of the World, China Folk Culture Village, etc.
Other Useful Links:
>> Hong Kong to Shenzhen High Speed Train Stations, Schedules & Price
>> How to Book Hong Kong High Speed Train Tickets
>> Guangzhou Shenzhen Hong Kong Express Rail Link - High Speed Railway
>> 2 Days Essence of Hong Kong Tour (Hong Kong Island + Lantau Island)
3. Hong Kong to Shenzhen by Private Car / Taxi - Best for Business Travel
● From - to: anywhere you want
● Time Needed: about 1-1.5 hours
● Price: from RMB 176 / HKD 200 (it depends on your travel distance)
Going to Shenzhen from Hong Kong by private car or taxi must be the most convenient way, because you can decide where to get on and get off the car, and you can save a lot of energy without the tiring transfer. However, the price is much higher than taking a train, metro, ferry, etc. Therefore, it is more recommended for the people who are on business travel.
4. Hong Kong to Shenzhen Ferry - Expensive but a Good Alternative Option
● From - to: Hong Kong International Airport (香港机场) / HK Macau Ferry Terminal (香港港澳码头) - Shekou Cruise Center (蛇口邮轮中心) / Shenzhen Airport (深圳机场福永码头)
● Duration: about 1 hour
● Price: about RMB 120-395 (HKD 136-448)
There are two ferry terminals each in Hong Kong and Shenzhen available for the ferry journey from Hong Kong to Shenzhen. One of the terminals in Hong Kong is inside the Hong Kong Airport, and the other is HK Macau Ferry Terminal, which is almost on the opposite of Victoria Harbor. And the terminals in Shenzhen include one inside the Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and the Shekou Cruise Center. The ferry tickets can be booked within about 30 days prior to the ferry departure.
From | To | Departure Time |
Hong Kong International Airport (香港机场) |
Shekou Cruise Center (蛇口邮轮中心) |
08:15, 09:50, 11:00, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30, 18:30, 19:30, 20:30, 21:20, 21:50 |
Shenzhen Airport (深圳机场福永码头) |
10:15, 10:55, 14:30, 15:10, 16:50, 17:30, 20:00, 20:40 | |
HK Macau Ferry Terminal (香港港澳码头) |
Shekou Cruise Center (蛇口邮轮中心) |
09:00, 11:30, 13:15, 14:20, 15:30, 17:00, 18:00, 19:45, 20:30 |
Notes: 1) The terminals inside the airports only provide service for passengers who using the airport. 2) The above schedules are only for your reference, with slightly difference on weekends and public holidays. 3) All the ferries will be suspended in severe weather such as typhoon.
Useful Terminal Addresses:
Shekou Cruise Center: No.1, Haiyun Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen (深圳市南山区海运路一号蛇口邮轮中心)
HK Macau Ferry Terminal: No.168-200, Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong (香港上环干诺道中168-200号港澳客轮码头)
Hong Kong International Airport: 1 Sky Plaza Road, Lantau, Hong Kong (香港翔天路1号 - 香港国际机场)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport: Bao'an Dadao, District Shenzhen, Guangdong (深圳市宝安区宝安大道 - 深圳宝安国际机场)
5. Hong Kong to Shenzhen Bus / Coach - Recommended for Budget Travelers
● From - to: One of the 25 appointed stations in Hong Kong to one of the 12 stations in Shenzhen
● Time Needed: about 1-4 hours
● Price: about RMB 39-178 (HKD 44 -201)
Every day from 6:15 to 22:20, there are more than 150 cross-border coaches from Hong Kong to Shenzhen. Inside Hong Kong International Airport, there are coaches to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport directly, which depart from the airport every half an hour from 07:00 - 19:30. And in Hong Kong downtown area, there are many stops at the MTR stations, from where you can get to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Shenzhen Bay Port, Window of the World, Shenzhen North Railway Station, etc. The coach route varies, so you are suggested to have a check about that when you book the coach ticket.
Which Is the Best Way to Get from Hong Kong to Shenzhen?
Overall, the best way to go to Shenzhen from Hong Kong is to take the Hong Kong MTR East Rail Line and then change the Shenzhen Metro lines to Shenzhen downtown. The MTR and metro are most frequent. The punctual trains are also recommended, because you can get a unique experience of the "high speed" of China, and it is relatively easy for travelers to go through the immigrations. For the business travelers, you can hire a private car or a taxi to Shenzhen. And if you on budget, aside from the metro, you can also choose the cross-border coaches. Ferry is a little bit expensive, but it is also recommended for the travelers who are looking for a special travel experience.
Hong Kong to Shenzhen Visa Requirements
Do I Need A Visa to Shenzhen from Hong Kong?
Shenzhen is located in China's mainland and borders Hong Kong, a special administative region in China with independent immigration policy. Whether you need a visa to travel to Shenzhen from Hong Kong, the answer depends on actual situation, mainly determined by your nationality (passport), travel route, entry port, arrival transport and places going to visit and other factors. Transit travelers may get visa-free tour to Shenzhen from Hong Kong if meeting related requirements.
How to Get Visa to Shenzhen from Hong Kong?
Once confirmed you do need a visa for Shenzhen from Hong Kong, eligible foreign visitors may apply a Shenzhen 5-Day Special Economic Tourist Visa on arrival at appointed border ports. Or you can apply a regular China Visa from overseas Chinese Embassy/Consulate beforehand.
To know more information about Hong Kong to Shenzhen visa, please go to visit How to Get Visa to Shenzhen from Hong Kong.
How to Plan a Hong Kong Shenzhen Tour
Usually, traveler will spend about 4 days to travel Hong Kong and Shenzhen, including 2 days to catch the highlights in Hong Kong and another 2 days to explore the charm of Shenzhen, the right next door of Hong Kong. The highlights in Hong Kong include the amazing skyline, Victoria Peak, Wong Tai Sin Temple, Po Lin Monastery, etc. And in Shenzhen, people are highly attracted by the various miniaturized versions of significant monuments & landmarks from both China and all over the world in the Window of the World and China Folk Culture Village.
Best Hong Kong & Shenzhen Tours:
>> 2 Days Essence of Hong Kong Tour (Hong Kong Island + Lantau Island)
>> Popular Classic Shenzhen Tour
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