Intercity Passenger Services

MTR provides intercity passenger services between Hong Kong and the Mainland with three through train routes, namely the Beijing line, the Shanghai line and the Guangdong line.

The Guangdong Through Train calls at Dongguan (Changping), Guangzhou East, Foshan and Zhaoqing. There are currently twelve pairs of through trains running between Hung Hom and Guangzhou East daily, in which 10 northbound trains and 10 southbound trains call at Dongguan (Changping), with a total journey time of about 1 hour and 50 minutes. One calls at Foshan and terminates at Zhaoqing with a total journey time of about 4 hours.

The Beijing-Kowloon Through Train and the Shanghai-Kowloon Through Train operate on alternate days with a total journey time of about 23.5 & 18.5 hours respectively.

Please note that only Guangdong line tickets are available for sale by tele-ticketing / e-Ticketing Services. All train tickets purchased through the e-Ticketing Services must be collected in Hong Kong. Currently, we accept Visa card, Master card, Diners Club card and American Express card payment online.

Latest Information

Guangzhou Jianguo Hotel Valentine's Day Package for Through Train Passengers - To celebrate the romantic moments with your beloved on 14 February, GZTT passengers can enjoy the Guangzhou Jianguo Hotel Valentine's Day Package at RMB ￥919 net exclusively  (including one-night hotel accommodation plus dinner for two and other benefits).  Please click here for details.

GZTT Guangzhou CNY 2-day Cuisine Tour - You can now enjoy the special offer of HK$1,098 per person (original price at HK$1,298) for joining the GZTT Guangzhou CNY 2-day Cuisine Tour from 20-21 February (including round trip Guangzhou-Kowloon Through Train tickets, one-night twin accommodation at Guangzhou's 5-star hotel, classic village cuisine / local cuisine and sightseeing activities) at Goodview Holidays.  Please click here for details.

Weekend Through Train Travel Package - The MTR Corporation has cooperated with local travel agents to offer our passengers special Weekend Through Train Travel Packages.  Please click here for details of the package.

Beijing/Shanghai-Kowloon Through Train Fare Promotion Period Extended - The fare promotion period of Beijing/Shanghai-Kowloon Through Train has been extended to 31 December 2010. Travellers who purchase one-way or round-trip ticket will enjoy a 10% and 20% discount respectively.  Please click here for details.

GZTT Jianguo Leisure Travel Package - From now until 31 Dec 2010, passengers with the on-day through train tickets can enjoy a special offer of RMB440 (including one breakfast per day and one RMB30 food & beverage cash coupon per person) to check-in the Jianguo Hotel in Guangzhou on every Fri/Sat/Sun (*not applicable on special days); and RMB540 on every Mon to Thu. Please call (8620) 8393 6388 for more details or reservation. Website: http//:www.jianguohotelgz.com.

Online Tourist Tickets - For hanging around Hong Kong to shop and dine, "Tourist Day Pass" or "Airport Express Travel Pass" will be your choice.  Please click here to enjoy the on-line discount offer.