Hong Kong to Shenzhen: which border crossing should you use?
Updated
Updated 19 Oct 2026. Times and fares are from our planner for a weekday at 10am, adult Octopus, from Tsim Sha Tsui. Border queues are extra: see how busy each crossing is now.
Quick answer
- Going to Luohu or Dongmen: Lo Wu. Take the East Rail line to the end. About 49 min and HK$44.3 from Tsim Sha Tsui. Open 6:30am–midnight.
- Going to Futian: Lok Ma Chau Spur Line. Take an East Rail train marked Lok Ma Chau. About 51 min and HK$44.3 from TST. Open 6:30am–10:30pm. Or take the high-speed train from West Kowloon to Futian: about 14 min on the train, HK$79 (second class).
- Going to Nanshan, Shekou or the west side: Shenzhen Bay Port. Take the Tuen Ma line to Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai or Tuen Mun, then bus B2, B2P or B3X. About 80 min and HK$33.4–38.6. Open 6:30am–midnight.
- Going after midnight: only Huanggang Port (buses and coaches, no MTR) and the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge are open 24 hours.
- Going to Shenzhen North or Guangzhou: the high-speed rail from West Kowloon.
- Going to Zhuhai or Macau: the HZMB shuttle bus, HK$65 (HK$70 from midnight to 6am).
All crossings side by side
| Crossing | For (Shenzhen side) | Hong Kong side open | How to get there | From TST | Fare to the crossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lo Wu (羅湖) | Luohu, Dongmen | 6:30am–midnight | East Rail line to Lo Wu | ~49 min | HK$44.3 |
| Lok Ma Chau Spur Line (落馬洲支線) | Futian | 6:30am–10:30pm | East Rail line, Lok Ma Chau trains | ~51 min | HK$44.3 |
| Shenzhen Bay (深圳灣口岸) | Nanshan, Shekou | 6:30am–midnight | Tuen Ma line + bus B2 / B2P / B3X | 80–86 min | HK$33.4–38.6 |
| High-speed rail, West Kowloon (高鐵西九龍站) | Futian station, Shenzhen North, Guangzhou | 6:30am–11:30pm (trains about 7am–11pm) | Tuen Ma line to Austin | 10 min to the station, then 14 min to Futian | HK$4.9 + train from HK$79 |
| Huanggang Port (皇崗口岸) | Futian, Huanggang | 24 hours | Buses, minibuses, cross-border coaches (no MTR) | see guide | from HK$10.5 by B-series bus |
| Heung Yuen Wai (香園圍) | Liantang, east Luohu | 7am–10pm | East Rail to Sheung Shui + minibus 59S, or bus B8 | 62 min from Sha Tin | HK$17.6 from Sha Tin |
| Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge (港珠澳大橋) | Zhuhai, Macau | 24 hours | Bus to HZMB Hong Kong Port, then the shuttle bus | 50–83 min to the port | HK$30.8–161.9, then shuttle HK$65–70 |
Man Kam To (7am–10pm) is served by cross-border coaches only. Sha Tau Kok is suspended.
Lo Wu: the classic walk-across to Luohu
Lo Wu is the last stop on the East Rail line, so you need no bus. It's the busiest crossing, and the Immigration Department says waits are longer at peak hours, especially in peak seasons, at weekends and on holidays. Use it for Luohu and Dongmen. Full directions from TST · Plan your trip to Lo Wu
Lok Ma Chau Spur Line: the easy way to Futian
East Rail trains split after Sheung Shui: some go to Lo Wu, some to Lok Ma Chau. Check the platform screen. From Lok Ma Chau a footbridge takes you to Futian Port and Futian Checkpoint station on the Shenzhen Metro. It closes earlier (10:30pm) than Lo Wu.
Don't confuse it with the old Lok Ma Chau Control Point (the road crossing at San Tin). That stopped handling passengers on 12 Oct 2026 when the new Huanggang Port opened. The rail crossing is unaffected. Full directions from Central · Plan your trip to Lok Ma Chau
Shenzhen Bay: for Nanshan, Shekou and the west
No train goes to the port. Take the Tuen Ma line to Yuen Long (bus B2), Tin Shui Wai (B2P) or Tuen Mun (B3X). Hong Kong and mainland checks are in the same building, so you clear both in one go. Full directions from TST · Plan your trip to Shenzhen Bay Port
High-speed rail from West Kowloon: fastest on the train, not always door to door
Trains reach Futian in about 14 minutes and Shenzhen North in about 18–20 minutes. Second class is HK$79 to Futian and HK$87 to Shenzhen North (fares from 11 Oct 2026; the HKD price changes monthly). Tickets are tied to your passport, and you should arrive at least 45 minutes before departure, because ticket checks close 30 minutes before. Both immigration checks happen inside the station. Once you add the check-in time, the MTR to Lok Ma Chau is often just as quick to Futian. The train wins for Shenzhen North and Guangzhou. Directions from TST · Plan your trip to West Kowloon Station
Huanggang Port: open 24 hours, by bus or coach
The new Huanggang Port opened on 12 Oct 2026 and clears passengers around the clock, with one queue for both sides. There's no MTR station. Use the B-series buses, minibuses, the night bus NB73 or cross-border coaches. Huanggang Port guide: buses, coaches and taxis
Heung Yuen Wai: for Liantang and east Luohu
The newest land crossing. Take the East Rail line to Sheung Shui and minibus 59S, or bus B8 from Sha Tin. It closes at 10pm. Full directions from Sha Tin
Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge: for Zhuhai and Macau
Get to the HZMB Hong Kong Port near the airport, then take the gold shuttle bus to Zhuhai or Macau. It runs 24 hours, every 5 minutes at busy times and every 15–30 minutes overnight. The fare is HK$65, or HK$70 from midnight to 6am. Directions from TST · Hong Kong to Macau: ferry vs bridge bus
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From your district
- Mong Kok: Lo Wu or Lok Ma Chau in about 44 min (Kwun Tong line to Kowloon Tong, then East Rail).
- Causeway Bay: Lo Wu or Lok Ma Chau in about 51 min (Island line to Admiralty, then East Rail).
- Sha Tin: Lo Wu or Lok Ma Chau in about 28 min, direct on East Rail.
- Tsuen Wan: Shenzhen Bay in about 74–77 min, or Lo Wu in about 57 min.
Every district to the border: full table
Landing at the airport and heading straight to Shenzhen or Macau? See Airport straight to mainland China or Macau.
Tips
- Check the queue first on our live border page. It shows the Hong Kong side for visitors and residents. The mainland side has its own queue.
- Bring the passport or permit you'll enter the mainland with. High-speed rail tickets must match it exactly.
- East Rail has a first-class car. Tap your Octopus on the reader at the car door as well as at the gates.
- Coming back late? Lok Ma Chau closes at 10:30pm, Heung Yuen Wai at 10pm, and Lo Wu and Shenzhen Bay at midnight. After that, use Huanggang Port.
FAQ
Which border crossing is best for Futian?
The Lok Ma Chau Spur Line, on the East Rail line's Lok Ma Chau branch. It's about 51 minutes and HK$44.3 from Tsim Sha Tsui, and a footbridge leads to Futian Port and the Shenzhen Metro. The high-speed train to Futian station takes about 14 minutes but costs HK$79 and needs 45 minutes for check-in.
Which Hong Kong–Shenzhen crossings are open 24 hours?
Huanggang Port and the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge. Lo Wu and Shenzhen Bay close at midnight, the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line at 10:30pm, the West Kowloon high-speed rail control point at 11:30pm, and Heung Yuen Wai and Man Kam To at 10pm.
What's the cheapest way from Hong Kong to Shenzhen?
From Tsim Sha Tsui, Shenzhen Bay is cheapest, at HK$33.4 by Tuen Ma line and bus B2P, but it takes about 80 minutes. Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau cost HK$44.3 and take about 49 minutes. The high-speed train costs the most.
Can I still cross at Lok Ma Chau?
Yes, by train. The Lok Ma Chau Spur Line (East Rail line) is open 6:30am–10:30pm. Only the old road crossing, the Lok Ma Chau Control Point, stopped handling passengers on 12 Oct 2026. Its traffic moved to the new Huanggang Port.
Is the high-speed train faster than the MTR to Shenzhen?
On the train itself, yes: about 14 minutes to Futian. But you must arrive at West Kowloon at least 45 minutes early. For Futian, the MTR to Lok Ma Chau (about 51 minutes, no booking) is often as quick. For Shenzhen North or Guangzhou, take the high-speed train.
When do the border crossings close for the night?
Heung Yuen Wai and Man Kam To at 10pm, Lok Ma Chau Spur Line at 10:30pm, West Kowloon high-speed rail at 11:30pm, Lo Wu and Shenzhen Bay at midnight. Huanggang Port and the HZM Bridge stay open all night. Check the MTR app for the last train before you set off.
How this guide is made
Fares and the night-bus examples are worked out today from the Transport Department's and MTR's open data on DATA.GOV.HK, as in our planner; Octopus product details follow Octopus Cards Limited's tourist pages, which are the final word. The advice is ours.