Direct rail service launched between Shenzhen, Guangzhou airports

Direct intercity rail service between Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport began today following the opening of a new section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Intercity Railway.

The 48.2-kilometer section between Zhuliao Station in Guangzhou’s Baiyun District and Xintangnan Station in Zengcheng District opened at noon, completing the intercity route.

A map shows the Guangdong Intercity Railway network, highlighting connections between major cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Photos from WeChat account "深圳发布“

Two round trips will operate daily between Shenzhen Airport Station and Baiyun Airport North Station during the initial phase. The fastest journey takes 1 hour and 36 minutes.

The published second-class fare is 87 yuan (US$12.88), while discounted fares currently available through Railway 12306 range from 74 to 78 yuan, depending on the service. Passengers are advised to check the platform for the fare applicable to their train.

All seven stations on the newly opened section are in Guangzhou. Zhongluotandong Station is in Baiyun District; Jiufo, Folang, Xinlong and Zhenlong stations are in Huangpu District; and Yongningbei and Yongningnan stations are in Zengcheng District.

Zhenlong Railway Station serves passengers on the newly opened section of the Guangzhou-Zengcheng intercity railway line in Guangzhou, Guangdong.

The interior of a Guangdong Intercity Railway train. 

The completed railway links the two airports with major areas including China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City and Zengcheng Development Zone. It also strengthens rail connections among Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Foshan, Huizhou, Zhaoqing and Qingyuan.

Tickets can be purchased through Railway 12306, station vending machines and staffed ticket counters. Passengers may also use the Guangdong intercity network’s multi-payment ticketing system.