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Beijing-Shenzhen Trains

Beijing-Shenzhen Trains

Written by FabioUpdated Apr. 28, 2023

The Beijing-Shenzhen train route goes from the north to the very south of China. The distance is more than 2,400 kilometers. The fastest train is G80 with a journey duration of 8 hours 9 minutes.

11 pairs of trains run on this route. Seven pairs operate on a daily basisbut four pairs usually only operate for 4 days per week.

Beijing-Shenzhen High-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

Beijing to Shenzhen High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on April 28th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
G335 07:26 18:04 10h 38m
G79 10:00 18:10 8h 10m
G81 14:00 22:42 8h 42m
D727 20:03 17:27 (next day) 21h 24min

Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. The timetable is just for your reference.

If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.

Shenzhen to Beijing High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on April 28th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
G336 06:55 17:59 11h 4m
G82 07:50 16:27 8h 37m
G80 11:21 19:30 8h 9m
D728 14:18 12:18 (next day) 22h

Beijing to Shenzhen High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Business Class First Class Second Class
US$469 (CNY3,241) US$238 (CNY1,644) US$151 (CNY1,039)

Beijing-Shenzhen Normal-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

Beijing to Shenzhen Normal-Speed Train Schedule

(Updated on April 28th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
Z181 03:50 04:52 (next day) 25h 2m
K105 23:31 04:18 (next day) 28h 47m

Please note: The train listed above is only one of the ones in operation. The timetable is just for your reference.

If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.

Shenzhen to Beijing Normal-Speed Train Schedule

(Updated on April 28th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
Z182 11:00 11:01 (next day) 24h 1m
K106 11:06 16:18 (next day) 29h 12m

Beijing to Shenzhen Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
US$100 (CNY687.5) US$63 (CNY434.5) US$37 (CNY254.5)

Train or Airplane - Which Is Better?

Which one is better depends on the reason you are traveling.

If you are traveling for business, it is better to travel by airplane because it is the fastest mode of transportation from Beijing to Shenzhen and vice versa. Airfares can be competitive when there are discounts.

If you are traveling as a tourist, it is better to use the high-speed trains because they are fast, punctual, and non-smoking. The ticket pricesare reasonable. You can walk around on a train to stretch your legs and enjoy the views from the windowson the way.

It is not recommended to take an ormal-speed train, however, as the journey takes too long and the facilities and environment are not very good.

Please see the detailed information below:

  High-Speed Train Normal-Speed Train Airplane
Ticket Price US$151 for second class
US$238 for first class
US$63 for a hard sleeper
US$100 for a soft sleeper
US$400 for an economy class ticket
Duration 8½–11½ hours 29-30 hours 3½ hours
Punctuality Punctual Occasionaldelays Occasional delays
Seat Space More legroom than on an airplane Spacious Cramped
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