Hong Kong – Tianjin by bullet train

Hong Kong – Tianjin by Train

Train vs Flight

Now, you get a new option for travelling between Hong Kong and Tianjin apart from flight since the launch of Hong Kong – Tianjin direct high speed train in July of 2019. The high speed train runs between Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and Tianjin West Railway Station in just 10 hours, and the fare for a single journey starts at CNY1092.5 for a 2nd class seat. The high speed rail ride is fast, fairy cheap, comfortable and an experience itself, giving you the chance to enjoy the countryside views of the country. If you choose to fly, you have about 3 non-stop flights daily (Hong Kong International Airport – Tianjin Binhai Intl Airport), taking about 3.5 hours.

How far is Tianjin from Hong Kong : the distance is about 2190 kilometers.

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Train Station Map of Hong Kong & Tianjin

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By High Speed Train

Starting on July 10, 2019, there is once daily direct high speed train linking Hong Kong and Tianjin, using Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and Tianjin West Railway Station. Journey time is about 10 hours and a single-journey ticket costs CNY1092.5 for a second class seat. See schedule below:

How to Buy 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 Tianjin, 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 Tianjin : You can buy tickets at any train stations in Tianjin including Tianjin Railway Station, Tianjin South Railway Station or Tianjin West Railway 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

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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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