How to Go to Shenzhen from Macau
Shenzhen is located in the north of Guangdong Province and the east coast of the Pearl River estuary. Macau is situated in the central-south of Guangdong Province and the west coast of the Pearl River Delta, which is across the river from Shenzhen. The distance between Macau and Shenzhen is about 60km which is not very far. As both of them are in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA粤港澳大湾区) which is a new development zone of China, the transportation between them is so convenient. Most people traveling from Macau to Shenzhen take ferry, private car and train. You can also take coach or helicopter, but transfer of coach will waste time and helicopter is too expensive. Here we provide you detailed information about 4 regular ways from Macau to Shenzhen, considering your time, budget and etc.
4 Regular Ways from Macau to Shenzhen
Macau to Shenzhen by Ferry - Top Recommended and Mostly Used
From - to: Taipa Ferry Terminal (澳门氹仔客运码头/北安码头) / Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal (澳门外港客运码头/港澳码头) to Shekou Ferry Terminal (深圳蛇口港) / Fuyong Ferry Terminal (深圳福永港)
Duration: About 70 minutes
This way is the most regular transportation from Macau to Shenzhen. You can take the ferry at Taipa Ferry Terminal or Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal to travel from Macau to Shenzhen. In work days, there are 7 ferries (8 ferries during weekends and holidays) from Taipa Ferry Terminal to Shekou Ferry Terminal, and 4 ferries to Fuyong Ferry Terminal. Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal has 12 ferries (13 ferries in weekends and holidays) to Shekou Ferry Terminal and 4 ferries to Fuyong Ferry Terminal during work days.
From | To | Departure Time |
Taipa Ferry Terminal | Shekou Ferry Terminal | 8:30, 10:45, 12:30, 15:30, 14:00, 20:15, 21:00, 14:30 (In weekends and Holidays) |
Fuyong Ferry Terminal | 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 19:30 | |
Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal | Shekou Ferry Terminal | 9:30, 10:15, 11:15, 12:00, 13:15, 15:15, 16:15, 17:15, 18:15, 19:15, 19:30 (In weekends and Holidays), 20:15, 21:00 |
Fuyong Ferry Terminal | 10:30, 13:30, 16:30, 18:00 |
Address:
Taipa Ferry Terminal (澳门氹仔客运码头/北安码头): Dama Road, Beian Tianhai District, Macao Special Administrative Region, China (中国澳门特别行政区氹仔北安填海区)
Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal (澳门外港客运码头/港澳码头): Haigang Qiandi, Macao Special Administrative Region, China (中国澳门特别行政区海港前地)
Shekou Ferry Terminal (深圳蛇口港): No.3, Gangwan 1 Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China (中国广东省深圳市南山区港湾一路3号)
Fuyong Ferry Terminal (深圳福永港): Yongfu Street, Baoan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China (中国广东省深圳市宝安区永福街道)
Notice:
1. The information is for reference only. For more details, please feel free to contact our professional travel consultants.
2. In china, “work days” means the days from Monday to Friday. “Holidays” includes Chinese Spring Festival, National Day (usually from October 1st to October 7st), Labor Day (usually on May 1st) and etc.
3. As there are many tourists, it is advised to book tickets online in advance. The single way ticket for per person is from ¥204 to ¥380.
4. You have to arrive at the port at least 45 minutes prior to the departure time of your ferry for your Entry and Exit Procedures.
5. After getting off the ferry at Shekou Ferry Terminal, you could walk for about 1km to take the metro line 2, by which you could easily arrive at downtown areas. If you arrive at Fuyong Ferry Terminal, then it will be a little inconvenient for you to transfer.
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Macau to Shenzhen by Train - Experiencing China's "High Speed"
From - to: Zhuhai Railway Station to Shenzhen North Railway Station
Duration: About 2 hours
You could also travel from Macau to Shenzhen by experiencing China’s high speed railway. Firstly, you can take bus to Gongbei Port of Entry for your Entry Procedures. The distance between Gongbei Port and Zhuhai Station is about 500m, so you can walk to Zhunhai Station after entering the port.
There are only 2 direct high speed trains running from Zhuhai Railway Station to Shenzhen North Railway Station every day, with duration within 2 hours. The single way ticket is ¥117~¥507/person. Most people prefer to this kind of direct train.
From | To | Departure Time |
Zhuhai Railway Station | Shenzhen North Station | 11:40(G6340) 18:18(D942) |
Furthermore, you could firstly take a high speed train from Zhuhai Railway Station to Guangzhou, then transfer another high speed train to Shenzhen. Although there are many high speed trains between Zhuhai Railway Station and Guangzhou, and between Guangzhou and Shenzhen, the total travelling time will be about 2~3 hours. Meanwhile, it would be tiring to transfer. The total ticket by this way from Macau to Shenzhen is ¥149~¥399. For real time schedule, you could check >>Zhuhai to Shenzhen High Speed Train Schedule
By taking high speed train, you also can save your time, and it is cheaper than ferry. Once you get off the train at Shenzhou North Station, you can take metro line 4 to downtown area.
Notice:
1. The information is for reference only. For more details, please feel free to contact our professional travel consultants.
2. You need to prepare your own materials relating to entry procedures.
3. As there are so many tourists, you should book the ticket in advance.
4. You need to book tickets in advance, and you may couldn’t buy tickets during holidays such as National Day (usually from October 1st to October 7st) and Labor Day (usually on May 1st).
Macau to Shenzhen by Air - The Most Expensive
From - to: The 2nd floor of Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (深圳宝安国际机场)
Duration: 15 minutes
By air from Macau to Shenzhen is the fastest way among all of these transportation, by which you just need 15 minutes to arrive at Shenzhen. It is ¥5660 for per ticket which is very expensive. Therefore, it is not advised to choose this way. There are 3 helicopters everyday from the 2nd floor of Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. The departure time are 13:00, 17:30 and 20:00. When you arrive at the Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, you can take metro line 11 to downtown area.
Notice: The information is for reference only. For more details, please feel free to contact our professional travel consultants.
Macau to Shenzhen Via Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge
From - to: Your hotel to Shenzhen
Duration: About 2 hours
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, with the length of 55km, is the world’s longest cross-sea bridge. Built from 2009 to 2018, it is one of the world’s wonder of bridge engineering. This bridge connects Hongkong, Zhuhai and Macau, with which local people could transfer between these places more convenient than ever. Since it was put into use in late 2018, this bridge has attracted many tourists. Nowadays, there are shuttle buses on the bridge. Meanwhile, private car (has to apply for quota) can also pass the bridge.
You could firstly travel from Macau to Hong Kong via this bridge and then transfer to Shenzhen. However, if you just take coach, then you need to transfer for many times which would be a tiring journey.
We suggest you take our private tour service which include the private car with experienced driver and tour guide. Our private transfer service includes escorting you from airport to your hotel, driving you from Macau to Shenzhen, and transfering you from one tourist attractions to another. Meanwhile, our professional tourist guides could give you beautiful explanations of scenic spots. In the journey, what you need to do is just enjoying the scenery.
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