What is the cheapest way to get from Kowloon to Shantou?

The cheapest way to get from Kowloon to Shantou is to train and bus which costs ¥170 - ¥190 and takes 3h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kowloon to Shantou?

The fastest way to get from Kowloon to Shantou is to train and bus via Shenzhen which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥140 - ¥370.

Is there a direct train between Kowloon and Shantou?

No, there is no direct train from Kowloon station to Shantou. However, there are services departing from West Kowloon Station and arriving at Shantou via Shenzhen North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Kowloon to Shantou?

The distance between Kowloon and Shantou is 372 km.

How do I travel from Kowloon to Shantou without a car?

The best way to get from Kowloon to Shantou without a car is to train and bus via Shenzhen which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥140 - ¥370.

How long does it take to get from Kowloon to Shantou?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Kowloon to Shantou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kowloon to Shantou train from?

Kowloon to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shenzhen North station.

Train or bus from Kowloon to Shantou?

The best way to get from Kowloon to Shantou is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥170 - ¥290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥120 - ¥280 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Kowloon to Shantou train arrive?

Kowloon to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shantou station.

Where can I stay near Shantou?

There are 45+ hotels available in Shantou.

Kowloon to Shantou - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Kowloon to Shantou by train, bus, or plane

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Train, bus via Shenzhen
best
1. Take the train from Shenzhen North to Chaoshan Stationtrain Guangzhou East / ...
2. Take the bus from Chaoshan Station to Golden Gulf Hotelbus Express Bus East Line 2
3h 21m
¥149–368
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Futian Station to Shantou Zhonglvbus Futian
6h 44m
¥128–280
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mongkok Prince Edward to Haifeng Houmenbus
2. Take the train from Houmen to Chaoshantrain Shenzhen North
5h 30m
¥206–395
Train, fly
1. Take the train from West Kowloon Station to Guangzhou Easttrain
2. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)plane CAN - SWA
5h 58m
¥956–1,816
Train
1. Take the train from Shenzhen North to Shantoutrain Guangzhou South
3h 26m
¥171–290
Train, bus
1. Take the train from West Kowloon Station to Chaoshan Stationtrain Hong Kong
2. Take the bus from Chaoshan Station to Golden Gulf Hotelbus Express Bus East Line 2
3h 32m
¥173–185

Kowloon to Shantou by train

21Weekly Trains

3h 26mAverage Duration

¥171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 372.4 km
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Kowloon, Hong Kong and Shantou, China?

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shenzhen North to Shantou 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥150–170 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Futian Station to Shantou Zhonglv every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥110–160 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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