Hong Kong West Kowloon – Dongguan Humen by Bullet Train

Hong Kong – Humen Dongguan by High Speed Train

It is quite easy to travel from Hong Kong to Dongguan or vice verse, and high speed train is the best option. Direct high speed trains linking Hong Kong (using West Kowloon Station)and Dongguan (using Humen Railway Station) have been launched on September 23 of 2018, which takes about 40-45 minutes.

In addition to direct high speed trains, there are also normal trains running between Hong Kong and Dongguan: The Guangzhou-Kowloon Though Train, which links Hung Hom Station in Kowloon of Hong Kong and Changping Railway Station in Dongguan. But the through trains are less than high speed trains.

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How far is Hong Kong from Dongguan: The distance between HK & Dongguan is about 135 kilometers.

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• Option 1: Hong Kong (West Kowloon)- Dongguan (Humen)by high speed train (recommended)
• Option 2: Hong Kong (Hung Hom) – Dongguan (Changping) by Through Train

How to Take a Train from HK West Kowloon

Photos courtesy of Keith Wong, a Singaporean working in HK & ChinaTrain12306 visitor.

Photos courtesy of Keith Wong: Entrance to HK West Kowloon Station from Austin MTR Station. Passengers can get to HK West Kowloon Station by MTR by arriving at Austin Station or Kowloon Station.Photos courtesy of Keith Wong: Entrance to HK West Kowloon Station from Austin MTR Station. Passengers can get to HK West Kowloon Station by MTR by arriving at Austin Station or Kowloon Station.

Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Link way from Austin station to West Kowloon Station.Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Link way from Austin station to West Kowloon Station.

Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Towards departure area for security checks.Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Towards departure area for security checks.

Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Self-service ticket machine for HK citizens. These don't accept foreigner's passports. Visitors & passport holders must collect or buy tickets from ticket counters next to machines in HK West Kowloon Station.Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Self-service ticket machine for HK citizens. These don't accept foreigner's passports. Visitors & passport holders must collect or buy tickets from ticket counters next to machines in HK West Kowloon Station.

Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Towards HK and China Immigration Area. No photos allow in this area. You clear both China and HK immigration in HK West Kowloon Station.Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Towards HK and China Immigration Area. No photos allow in this area. You clear both China and HK immigration in HK West Kowloon Station.

Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): depaturesPhotos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): depatures

Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Queue to go down to train platform by escalator.Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Queue to go down to train platform by escalator.

Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Trains from HK West Kowloon Station to China cities (Xiamen). Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Trains from HK West Kowloon Station to China cities (Xiamen).

How to Take a Train from Humen Train Station

Jack was there in January, 2019 and took the Vibrant Express to Guangzhou South Station from Humen. If you have any question, just ask Jack.

You can take subway line 2 to or from Humen Railway Station in DongguanYou can take subway line 2 to or from Humen Railway Station in Dongguan

Just buy the subway tickets at the ticketing machines inside the Humen Railway Station subway stop.Just buy the subway tickets at the ticketing machines inside the Humen Railway Station subway stop.

The entrance 2 of Humen Train Station in DongguanThe entrance 2 of Humen Train Station in Dongguan

Ticket office in the Humen Railway Station can be clowded.Ticket office in the Humen Railway Station can be clowded.

Waiting room in Humen Train StationWaiting room in Humen Train Station

Ticket window 6 is the designated window for ticketing service to Hong Kong West Kowloon StationTicket window 6 is the designated window for ticketing service to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station

The information board shows you train number, and which check-in gate to go: check-in gate A or BThe information board shows you train number, and which check-in gate to go: check-in gate A or B

Check-in gate A is for trains to Guangzhou South direction.Check-in gate A is for trains to Guangzhou South direction.

Check-in gate B is for high speed trains to Shenzhen North, Futian or HK West Kowloon Station.Check-in gate B is for high speed trains to Shenzhen North, Futian or HK West Kowloon Station.

The HK high speed train Vibrant Express running to Guangzhou South via Humen Railway Station in DongguanThe HK high speed train Vibrant Express running to Guangzhou South via Humen Railway Station in Dongguan

Hong Kong – Dongguan by High Speed Train Book Online

Direct high speed trains between Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and Humen Railway Station in Dongguan have been launched since September 28, 2018, taking about 40-45 minutes. The bullet trains will pass through Shenzhen Futian Station, Shenzhen North, Guangmingcheng Station before arriving at Humen Station.

From Hong Kong to Dongguan: There are 20 daily high speed trains departing from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and arriving at Humen Railway Station in Dongguan. The train takes around 40-45 minutes and costs CNY178 in a second class seat, CNY268 for a first class seat.

From Dongguan to Hong Kong: 18 high speed trains leave daily from Humen Railway Station in Dongguan and arrive at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, taking 40-50 minutes. Fares are shown below.

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How to Buy HK – Dongguan High Speed Train Tickets

When to buy tickets

Both China and Hong Kong train tickets go on sale online 30 days before departure, or go on sale at train stations 28 days in advance.

Where to buy tickets

Foreigners can buy tickets with your passports at train stations in HK or Dongguan, or book tickets online via China’s official 12306 site (in Chinese only & require China bank card) or HK MTR site (seen below) or using a trusted online ticket agent.

1). Buy at train stations

In Hong Kong: Foreigners can only buy tickets with passports at ticket counters in HK West Kowloon, which accepts HK dollor or Chinese RMB payments. You can buy cross border tickets (starting or ending at HK. eg: HK to Humen train, or Humen to HK) at 23 ticket counters. If you travel beyond HK (eg: Humen to Guangzhou, Guangzhou to Shenzhen), you need to go to buy the mainland domestic tickets at the 5 designated ticket counters at HK West Kowloon. Self-service ticket machines don’t work as they don’t accept passports.

In Dongguan: You can buy tickets at any train stations in Dongguan: Humen Station, Changping Station, etc.

2). Book online with a trusted online ticket agent

If you are outside China, and want to buy tickets in advance online, you can turn to use an online ticke agent. Below are two trusted ticket agents who get positive reviews and recommended often on Trip Advisor:

• Buy at www.chinahiglights.com/china-trains/ (Sharon offers help)
• Buy at http://www.china-diy-travel.com/en/ (Promo code: ct123. Helen offers help)
• Service time: 24/7 hours Payments: Paypayl, Visa, MasterCard, Alipay, etc

3). Book online at Hong Kong MTR website

Hong Kong MTR Group has launched its online ticketing system both in Chinese and English version, where you can check train schedule, ticket fares and book tickets with your passport.After buying tickets online, you will have to collect them at West Kowloon Station.

• Buy ticket at Hong Kong MTR site
• Check train timetable
• Check train fares

Train Stations

Humen Railway Station in Dongguan is the high speed train station serving Dongguan City in Guangdong Province, along the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link. It is located in Baisha Village in Humen Town of Dongguan City in Guangdong Province. It is connected to Dongguan’s Rail Transit Line 2.

Hong Kong West Kowloon

• Station name: HK West Kowloon (香港西九龙)
• Location: Jordan, HK (Google Map)
• Getting there: by Hong Kong MTR on Kowloon MTR stop or Austin MTR stop

Humen Railway Station Dongguan

• Station name: Humen Railway Station Dongguan (Humen, 虎门站)
• Location: Baisha Village, Humen Town (Google Map)
• Getting there: by Dongguan’s Rail Transit Line 2

Hong Kong – Dongguan by Through Train Book Online

Currently, there are normal trains linking Hong Kong and Dongguan: Guangzhou – Kowloon Through Trains. The through trains are intercity train service linking Guangzhou East Station in Guangzhou and Hung Hom Station in Kowloon of Hong Kong, some of which will call at Changping Railway Station in Dongguan.

As of April of 2018, there are 12 pairs of Guangzhou – Kowloon Through Trains, and 10 out of the 12 trains will call at Changping Station in Dongguan. Journey time from Hong Kong to Dongguan Changping Station is about 1h10 – 1h25mins, and the ticket fare is HK$78 for a child and HK$155 for an adult.

• Official Guangzhou – Kowloon Through Train schedule
• Offilical ticket fare Hong Kong – Dongguan Through Train
• Changping Railway Station in Dongguan

Ticket Fares & Train Frequency

Trusted Online Ticket Agents:

Option 1: China Highlights is a reliable online agency  for China train ticketing. They get positive reviews on TripAdvisor & Trustpilot. Sharon and her team help you buy tickets & plan rail routes even deliver tickets to your hotels with a service fee.

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Option 2: Trip.com  is an internatioal brand owned by Ctrip Group, China's largest online travel booking platform. Trip.com offers booking service for flight, train, hotel, activities, etc

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