Introduction
For those wishing to travel from Hong Kong West Kowloon to Taishan in Guangdong province, high-speed rail is a very accessible option with a simple transfer at Guangzhou South Station. Although there are no direct trains to Taishan, the journey can be easily managed with a transfer in Guangzhou South Railway Station (Guangzhounan).
- 1. Hong Kong West Kowloon – Guangzhou South – Taishan (Guangdong)
Railway Maps
Train Schedule Overview
Hong Kong – Guangzhou South – Shunde
Since there are no direct trains running between Hong Kong & Taishan, you are required to make a transfer at Guangzhou South Station (Guangzhounan), from where it serves over 100 trains to or from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, as well as 15 daily trains to or from Taishan.
| Train Type | Departure Station | Arrival Station | Duration | Frequency | Fares |
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| high-speed | HK West Kowloon | Guangzhou South | 45 mins | 28 daily | 215 |
| high-speed | Guangzhou South | Taishan (̨ɽ) | 55 mins | 15 daily | 65 |
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For a live schedule, refer to www.chinahighlights.com/china-trains/ & www.trip.com/china-trains/
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- Check live schedule: Hong Kong to Guangzhou train
Which Train Stations in Taishan
- Taishan Railway Station (̨ɽվ)
Which Train Station in Hong Kong
Hong Kong West Kowloon Station is currently the only train station that operates high speed trains to Guangzhou South & Guangzhou East. The other original Hum Hom Station no longer operates through train services to Guangzhou East. So, HK West Kowloon is your only opertion. You can take the MTR to the West Kowloon Station. It is located between Kowloon Station & Austin Station. Just use www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/jp2/ to plan your route.
Hong Kong West Kowloon Station Port operation time: 06:30 – 23:30
Immigration & Customs Procedures at Hong Kong West Kowloon
Hong Kong West Kowloon Station is a joint checkpoint between Hong Kong and mainland China, which means that border control and immigration procedures for both Hong Kong and mainland China are conducted in one place in Hong Kong West Kowloon Station. So prepare for all necessary travel documents like passports and visas at hand and allow surfficient time for the immigration and customs procedures for both Hong Kong and Manland sides.
How much time do I need to clear immigration at West Kowloon Station
It is advised to arrive at the West Kowloon Station at least 45 minutes before your departure time, as you need to go through both the Hong Kong Port and the Mainland Port on the same floor of the station. The immigration process may take longer during peak hours or holidays, so you should plan ahead and allow enough time for clearance.
Boarding Tips and Procedures
Make sure to arrive at the train station early enough before departure time to allow for ticket checks, immigration and custom procedures, security checks and boarding. You will need to present your passport and train ticket for verification before boarding the train.
Visa to Mainland China
You need a visa to enter mainland China if you are taking a train from Hong Kong to Guangzhou. While most passports are granted visa on arrival for Hong Kong, you¡¯ll still need a visa to enter mainland China. Just apply it in advance.
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