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Shenzhen to Guangzhou by High-Speed Train

Fastest 30m · from ¥72 second class · 507 daily trains · Train wins vs flight

By China for Travelers · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-05-30 · Verified against 12306 on 2026-04-30

Map of the Guangzhou South–Shenzhen North high-speed rail corridor: 130 km from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Shenzhen North Railway Station, 30m on the fastest G/C-train.
The 130 km Guangzhou South → Shenzhen North corridor — 30m on the fastest G/C-train.

The Shenzhen to Guangzhou corridor is 130 km of G/C-class high-speed rail. Trains run from Shenzhen North Railway Station to Guangzhou South Railway Station, with the fastest service taking 30m and the longest about 50m. Second-class seats start at ¥72 – ¥75. No flight route. Train every few minutes.

Quick facts

Distance
130 km
Train types
G, C
Duration
30m – 50mtypical mainline services
Daily departures
507 trains
Service window
06:00 → 23:26
Second class
¥72 – ¥75
First class
¥90 – ¥100
Business class
¥200
Scenery
★☆☆☆☆our editorial rating

Train vs flight

MetricTrainFlight
Fastest30m—
Door-to-door~1h 30m—
Price¥72 – ¥75—

Editor: No flight route. Train every few minutes.

Stations

  • Departing from
    Shenzhen North Railway Station
    Shenzhen · G/D/C-class · ~30 min to city centre

    Main HSR gateway to Hong Kong. Passport self-service machines on ground floor.

  • Arriving at
    Guangzhou South Railway Station
    Guangzhou · G/D/C-class · ~40 min to city centre

    Main HSR hub for the Pearl River Delta. Connects to Hong Kong West Kowloon in ~50 min.

How to book

Two paths for foreign travelers — either the official Chinese system at face price, or a Western OTA for an English-first checkout with a small markup.

Deep guide available. We have a full editorial write-up for this route — when to go, which class to pick, station tips, things to do at both ends. Read the Shenzhen ↔ Guangzhou guide →

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Shenzhen to Guangzhou train?
The fastest high-speed train covers the 130 km in 30m, with most services in the 30m–50m range. Trains are G/C-class.
How much is a Shenzhen to Guangzhou train ticket?
Second class is ¥72 – ¥75, first class ¥90 – ¥100, business class ¥200. Fares are dynamically priced — peak departures trend to the high end of each band.
How many trains run from Shenzhen to Guangzhou each day?
About 507 trains a day each way, with the first around 06:00 and the last around 23:26.
Is there a flight between Shenzhen and Guangzhou?
There is no practical commercial flight on this corridor — the high-speed train is the standard way to travel between Shenzhen and Guangzhou.
How do I book Shenzhen to Guangzhou tickets with a foreign passport?
Two ways: the official 12306 English app (face price, passport-bound account, no booking fee) or Trip.com (English UI, foreign cards accepted, small markup). Tickets open exactly 15 days before departure.

Related routes

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Or explore the full interactive HSR map with all 24 cities and 36 corridors.