Guangzhou to Shenzhen by Train
120 km • 29-45 min • Tech Corridor Express
Distance
120 km
Fastest Train
29 min
Daily G-trains
178
Ticket Price
¥75-100
Best For
Business, Shopping, Tech Hub
Stations
🚉 Guangzhou (Departure)
- Guangzhou South (广州南) Main high-speed hub, most trains to Shenzhen
- Guangzhou East (广州东) Some C-trains to Shenzhen
- Guangzhou (广州站) Limited high-speed options
🚉 Shenzhen (Arrival)
- Shenzhen North (深圳北) Main station, metro Line 4/5/6
- Futian (福田) CBD station, closer to downtown
- Shenzhen (深圳站) Luohu, near Hong Kong border
Train Options
G-train (High-speed) ⭐
Best ChoiceDuration: 29-45 min
Frequency: Every 3-8 min
Daily trains: 178
First/Last: 06:30 - 23:00
Fastest: G303, G6227 (29 min)
Business: ¥180-220
First class: ¥100-120
Second class: ¥75-85
C-train (Intercity)
Duration: 1h-1h30m
Frequency: Every 20-30 min
Intercity C-trains, slower but cheaper
First: ¥80-90
Second: ¥50-60
Metro Connection
Duration: 1h-1h30m • Price: ¥7-9 • Guangzhou Metro Line 2/7 → Shenzhen Metro
Popular Trains
| Train | Depart | Arrive | Duration | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G303 | 17:21 | 17:50 | 29m | Fastest |
| G6227 | 17:30 | 17:59 | 29m | Evening |
| G397 | 16:37 | 17:08 | 31m | Afternoon |
| G6033 | 18:01 | 18:31 | 30m | Peak hour |
Top Attractions
Guangzhou
- Canton Tower (1-2h) ¥150-398
- Chimelong Paradise (Full day) ¥300+
- Shamian Island (1-2h) Free
- Yuexiu Park (2h) Free
Shenzhen
- Window of the World (3-4h) ¥200
- Dameisha Beach (2-3h) Free
- OCT Loft (2h) Free
- Huaqiangbei Electronics (2-3h) Free
Practical Tips
Best route: Guangzhou South → Shenzhen North (most trains, fastest)
Booking: Same-day tickets usually available, book 1-2h ahead for peak times
Hong Kong border: Shenzhen to Hong Kong: 20 min by MTR from Luohu/Futian
Business travel: Futian station best for CBD meetings
Metro: Use WeChat/Alipay for Shenzhen Metro, no separate ticket needed