Guangzhou to Shenzhen High-Speed Train Guide

Route overview

Trains connect Guangzhou South Station to Shenzhen North Station (about 30 minutes) or Shenzhen Futian Station (about 50 minutes). G-trains and C-trains both serve this route. Second class costs roughly 75-100 RMB.

Shenzhen North is better for connecting to the city metro. Shenzhen Futian is closer to the central business district and the Futian border crossing to Hong Kong.

Station and connection tips

• Guangzhou South is on metro Line 2 and Line 7, about 30 minutes from the city center.
• Shenzhen North connects to metro Lines 4, 5, and 6 for easy city access.
• If continuing to Hong Kong, take the metro from Futian Station to the Futian/Lok Ma Chau border crossing.

Booking and timing

Trains on this corridor are extremely frequent, often every 10-20 minutes. For most days, you can buy a ticket at the station. Book ahead during China's major holidays and the Canton Fair periods when both cities are busier than usual.

Conclusion

Use this guide with the site tools to turn general advice into a concrete plan. Before paying for anything non-refundable, verify live prices, official rules, transport availability, and holiday schedules.