Hong Kong West Kowloon – Wenzhou South by High Speed Train

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How to Travel between HK & Wenzhou

Wenzhou, a famous manufacture city in Zhejiang Province in China is just about 1200 kilometers northeast of Hong Kong. Passengers can travel between Hong Kong and Wenzhou by high speed train or flight. If by a bullet train, you will have to make a transfer at Shenzhen North Station (HK West Kowloon – Shenzhen North – Wenzhou South).

Hong Kong – Wenzhou Rail Route Map

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Train VS Plane, Which is the Best Way

By flight:Flight is far more faster than a high speed train, but it can be expersive and an uncertain option as it may get often delayed or sometimes cancelled in China. If you are in a rush, then opt for a plane.

By bullet train: Chinese high speed trains are punctual, fast, smooth and comfortable with spacious leg room and air-condition. The high speed trains run frequently between HK and Shenzhen, Shenzhen and Wenzhou, which are fairly cheap and reliable.

Hong Kong – Wenzhou via Shenzhen

Hong Kong West Kowloon – Shenzhen North: Seen at Hong Kong to Shenzhen train page. Shenzhen has two stations serving bullet trains to or from Hong Kong, Futian Railway Station and Shenzhen North Railway Station. You should arrive at Shenzhen North.

From Shenzhen to Wenzhou: There are 6 daily bullet trains running between Shenzhen North Station (ShenzhenBei)and Wenzhou South Station (WenzhouNan), taking about 7.5 hours and a second class seat costs CNY362.

From Wenzhou to Shenzhen: There are 8 high speed trains from Wenzhou South to Shenzhen North daily.

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).

Which Train Station

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 (MTR Planner)

Shenzhen North

• Station name:Shenzhen North (Shenzhenbei, 深圳北站)
• Location:Baoan District (Google Map)
• Getting there: metro line 4, line 5 & line 6 (use Shenzhen metro planner)

Wenzhou South

• Station name:Wenzhou South (Wenzhounan, 温州南站)
• Location:Ouhai District (Google Map)
• Getting there: by Bus 24, 30, 104, 74, 82, 102, 73, 75, etc

How to Buy Tickets

When to Buy Tickets

If you buy tickets at train stations, the tickets go on sale 28 days before travel date. If you book tickets online, the tickets start to sell 30 days in advance.

Where to Buy Tickets

You can buy tickets at any train stations including HK West Kowloon, Wenzhou South, Shenzhen North ,etc. You can also use a trusted ticket agent like www.chinahighlights.com/china-trains/ and www.china-diy-travel.com (use PROMO Code: ct123 to reduce your service fee).

More Train Routes

Hong Kong to Guangzhou, Hong Kong to Huizhou, Hong Kong to Xiamen , Hong Kong to Foshan , Hong Kong to Shenzhen

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 from $6.

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Option 2: China DIY Travel  is also a trusted online ticketing agent & get recommended for their excellent service on TripAdvisor. Helen & her Australian husband, team are always helpful buying tickets for foreigners. ChinaTrain12306 users can use PROMO CODE “ct123” to reduce booking fees.

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