Travel Between Hong Kong and Guangzhou by Train

The train from Guangzhou to Hong Kong is the easiest way to travel between the two cities.

The KCR East Railway travels between Hong Kong (Hung Hom station in Kowloon) and Guangzhou East. The journey time is generally under 2 hours and the train has a food and drinks service .It is really convenient for you when you are going to by train from Guangzhou to HongKong during the Canton fair.

Below you’ll find information on where to catch the train timetables and prices for the train from Guangzhou to Hong Kong.

Ticket Fare:
Kowloon ⇔Dongguan: HK$145 (Adult)/HK$73   (Children)
Kowloon ⇔Guangzhou: HK$190(Adult)/HK$95   (Children)
Ticket for childen applies for kids from 5 to 9 (including 9) years old. Children before the age of 5 are free of charge and should buy adult ticket since 10 years old.
The train from Guangzhou to Hong Kong is the easiest way to travel between the two cities.

Hong Kong to Guangzhou Train Schedule

Hung Hom –> Dongguan (Changping)/Guangzhou East
Train No	Depart Hung Hom	Arrive Dongguan (Changping)	Arrive Guangzhou East
T812	07:25	08:37	09:24
T824 (Ktt)	08:15	09:25	10:12
T820	09:24	10:36	11:23
T804	10:52	12:04	12:51
T808	11:32	–	13:26
T814	12:23	–	14:17
T826 (Ktt)	13:11	14:21	15:08
T818	14:32	15:44	16:31
T810	16:35	17:47	18:34
T828 (Ktt)	18:00	19:10	19:57
T816	18:44	19:56	20:43
T802	20:01	21:13	22:00

By train from Guangzhou to Hong Kong

Guangzhou East/Dongguan(Changping) –>Hung Hom
Train No	Depart Guangzhou East	Depart Dongguan (Changping)	Arrive Hung Hom
T801	08:19	09:03	10:12
T807	09:03	09:47	10:56
T813	09:50	10:34	11:43
T823 (Ktt)	10:39	11:23	12:29
T817	12:12	–	14:07
T809	13:52	14:37	15:46
T825 (Ktt)	15:31	16:14	17:21
T815	16:12	16:56	18:05
T803	16:56	17:40	18:49
T819	18:15	18:59	20:08
T827 (Ktt)	20:15	20:58	22:05
T811	21:32	–	23:25

Tickets for Foshan and Zhaoqing to Hung Hom can be bought from ticket sales outlets in the Mainland only.
* T803 runs from Guangzhou East/Dongguan(Changping) to Hung Hom; T806 runs from Zhaoqing/Foshan to Hung Hom.

Hung Hom –> Dongguan(Changping)/Guangzhou East/Foshan/Zhaoqing
Train No	Depart Hung Hom	Arrive Dongguan	Arrive Guangzhou East	Arrive Foshan	Arrive Zhaoqing
T804	10:52	12:04	12:51	13:47	14:55

 

Zhaoqing/ Foshan/Guangzhou East /Dongguan(Changping)–>Hung Hom
Train No	Depart Zhaoqing	Depart Foshan	Depart Guangzhou East	Depart Dongguan (Changping)	Arrive Hung Hom
T806/3*	15:30	16:35	17:33	18:17	19:31

Tips:

Location 1 – Hong Kong Office

Phone: +852 2947 7888 , Passengers are required to collect tickets in person with the credit card through which the booking was made.

Location 2 – Guangzhou East Station

Website : http://www.it3.mtr.com.hk/b2c/frmIndex.asp?strLang=Eng

Children’s Tickets

Child tickets are for children aged 5 to 9 only. Passengers aged 10 or above should purchase adult tickets. A child under the age of 5 and accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket may travel for free, provided that the child does not occupy a seat/sleeper. Tickets are valid only for the boarding station, train number and date as shown on the ticket.

Buy Tickets in advance .

Tickets can be bought at Hung Hom station in Hong Kong, and in Guangzhou East station. You can also buy tickets (https://www.it3.mtr.com.hk/B2C/frmLogin.asp?strLink=frmTicketSaleSelectStation.asp&strQueryString=strLang=Eng*strFunction=ticketSale  ) 14 days in advance from the KCR website.

Tickets are refundable.

If you return your ticket 15 days or more in advance, you will get 100% refund. Refunds are calculated according to the time you return them.

Passport Formalities

Hong Kong and China have a formal border, including passport control and customs checks. You will also, most likely, need a visa for China. Foreign passengers in Guangzhou and Hung Hom station are advised to arrive 45 minutes before departure. And gates close 10 minutes before departure.