Shanghai → Hong Kong
2026-10-24 · scheduled timetable
Scheduled timetable for Shanghai → Hong Kong: 3 departures a day, first at 08:47, last at 20:15. Times follow the official timetable as of 2026-10-24 — fares and live seat availability are confirmed when you search. The quickest takes 8h 06m.
At a glance
- Journey time
- 8h 06m – 11h 10m
- Trains per day
- 3
- First / last departure
- 08:47 / 20:15
- Departure stations
- Shanghai Hongqiao (上海虹桥)
- Arrival stations
- Hong Kong West Kowloon (香港西九龙)
Shanghai–Shenzhen–Hong Kong high-speed corridor
Roughly eight hours from Shanghai Hongqiao to West Kowloon, with no change of train.
Trains leave Shanghai Hongqiao and run south along the coast through Zhejiang and Fujian, joining the Hong Kong line at Shenzhen North. As on every service into West Kowloon, Hong Kong immigration is completed inside the station on arrival rather than at a land crossing.
- These trains use Shanghai Hongqiao, not Shanghai or Shanghai South — check which station your ticket names before setting off.
- If the direct train is sold out, Shenzhen North plus a short metro or shuttle across the border is the usual fallback.
Train Schedules
| Train | Departure time | Arrival | Shortest | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G384 | 08:47 | 17:52 | 09:05 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Hong Kong West Kowloon |
| G901 | 13:50 | 21:56 | 08:06 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Hong Kong West Kowloon |
| G895 | 20:15 | 07:25 +1 | 11:10 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Hong Kong West Kowloon |
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 Shanghai to Hong Kong take?
The fastest service on this date takes 8h 06m. 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 Shanghai to Hong Kong?
Fares depend on the class you choose. Every quote on the results page shows the fare and our service fee separately.
Which station in Shanghai does the train leave from?
On this date, departures leave from Shanghai Hongqiao. 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.
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Timetable and fares read from China Railway and last checked on 2026-10-24. Prices include our service fee in US dollars.