Hong Kong → Beijing
2026-10-25 · scheduled timetable
Scheduled timetable for Hong Kong → Beijing: 1 departure a day, first at 11:19. Times follow the official timetable as of 2026-10-25 — fares and live seat availability are confirmed when you search. The quickest takes 8h 11m.
At a glance
- Journey time
- 8h 11m
- Trains per day
- 1
- First / last departure
- 11:19 / 11:19
- Departure stations
- Hong Kong West Kowloon (香港西九龙)
- Arrival stations
- Beijing West (北京西)
Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong high-speed railway, continuing north on the Beijing–Guangzhou line
One train a day, straight through to Beijing West — miss it and you go via Shenzhen or Guangzhou.
G382 leaves West Kowloon at 11:19 and reaches Beijing West at 19:30, eight hours and eleven minutes later. There is no second departure: this is the only direct train between Hong Kong and Beijing, so a missed connection means changing at Shenzhen North or Guangzhou South. Immigration and customs are cleared inside West Kowloon before boarding, which is why the station asks you to arrive well ahead of departure rather than at the usual domestic boarding time.
- Only one direct departure a day. If G382 is full, the practical fallback is West Kowloon to Shenzhen North — trains run every few minutes — then a Beijing-bound service from Shenzhen North. You change stations, so leave a buffer.
- Beijing West sits on the west side of the city, not in the centre. Allow about 30 minutes on the metro to Tiananmen or Wangfujing.
Train Schedules
| Train | Departure time | Arrival | Shortest | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G382 | 11:19 | 19:30 | 8h 11m | Hong Kong West Kowloon → Beijing West |
Train letters on this date: G. What the letters mean →
Which station do you leave from?
Big Chinese cities have several stations, miles apart. The station on your ticket is the one you need — the city name alone is not enough.
FAQ
How long does the train from Hong Kong to Beijing take?
The fastest service on this date takes 8h 11m. Slower trains on the same route take longer — the timetable above lists the actual duration for every departure, so sort by journey time if speed matters more than the hour you leave.
How much is a train ticket from Hong Kong to Beijing?
Fares depend on the class you choose. Every quote on the results page shows the fare and our service fee separately.
Which station in Hong Kong does the train leave from?
On this date, departures leave from Hong Kong West Kowloon. Large Chinese cities have more than one station and they are not within walking distance of each other, so check the station printed on your ticket rather than the city name.
Do I need to print a ticket?
No. Chinese railway tickets are issued against your passport, not a piece of paper. Carry the same passport you booked with, and staff will scan it at the gate. Keep the booking confirmation on your phone in case a conductor asks which seat is yours.
How far in advance can I book?
Chinese tickets are released about two weeks before departure, and this page only shows dates inside that window. Popular dates and holiday periods sell out early, so book as soon as your travel date appears.
Which class should I book?
Second class is the default on high-speed trains and is comparable to a short-haul airline seat. First and business class add space and recline for a premium. On overnight trains the choice matters more: a hard sleeper is a real bed, a hard seat is not. Our guide to seats and sleepers explains what each one actually looks like.
Popular Routes
Day tours in Beijing
Off the train and straight onto a tour: a car and guide meet you at Beijing South / West Railway Station, and the day ends back there for your train home.
Timetable and fares read from China Railway and last checked on 2026-10-25. Prices include our service fee in US dollars.