How to get to Foshan from Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Macao, Shenzhen

There are several ways to reach Foshan: by bus, taxi, metro, train and a ferry.

How to get to Foshan from Hong Kong?

There are only two direct options to get from Hong Kong to Foshan: ferry and bus.

By ferry

The boat comes and goes only 5 times a day but if you have 2 hours to enjoy the scenery, the weather, and the sea air, this is what you’re looking for. We recommend this transport in case you need to visit Shunde district of Foshan first. Taxi to the city center will take you another hour and around 150 RMB. 

Shunde Port – Hong Kong – Shunde Port
Address: Desheng Dong Road, Shunde District
Departure time from Hong Kong: 08:30, 11:00, 13:30, 15:20, 18:00
Departure time from Shunde: 08:00, 09:30, 11:00, 15:00, 18:00
Ticket price: HKD199 (CNY175)
Voyage Duration: 1h 55m

By Bus

A bus takes 3-4 hours one way depending on the traffic. This is the most common and frequently operating direct transport between Hong Kong and Foshan but not the best choice for a fast ride. Remember that bus stops at the border, all the passengers have to get off, cross the border and 2 customs (Hongkongnese and Chinese), find their bus on the parking lot and then continue the journey. There are many bus stops in Hong Kong for this service so if you do not want to go far to the train station this is your choice. However, it’s not the fastest or most comfortable way of traveling. If you travel with children, older people or pregnant ladies, we strongly recommend the train to Guangzhou.

Hong Kong to Foshan bus schedule

Foshan to Hong Kong bus schedule

How to get from Guangzhou to Foshan?

Can’t find a direct transport to Foshan? There are multiple options to get there from Guangzhou – the fourth most populated city in China which gives us amazing infrastructure. Once you reach Guangzhou, getting to Foshan is a piece of cake.

By Metro

If you already in Guangzhou and want to dip into city’s life, take a metro! It is very convenient since Guangzhou and Foshan are connected by GuangFo metro line. But be careful it is getting quite tight in rush hours so it is better to avoid it and take a nice trip in between.

GuangFo line working hours:

From Guangzhou, Yangang station to Foshan: first train at 6:08, last train 23:06

From Foshan, XinChengDong station to Guangzhou: first train at 6:00, last train 22:30

By Taxi

The most comfortable and relaxing way to get to Foshan from Guangzhou. The trip takes only an hour of your time and 150-200 RMB out of your pocket for the whole trip from Guangzhou city center to Foshan city center.

Getting from Guangzhou (Baiyun) airport to Foshan

Baiyun airport welcomes around 120 million passengers every year. It takes 30 minutes to one hour to get an official taxi but it is the only option for the late flight passengers. If you’re a single traveler or a couple taking a shuttle bus would be a better option, it will get you to the Foshan city center fast and cheap.

Taxi fee gets up to 300 RMB from the airport to Foshan city center in a night time.

Shuttle bus from the airport:

Shuttle Busses from Baiyun Airport
Baiyun Airport → Foshan
Pick-up Point: Gate-A5 Arrival Lobby
Working hours: 07:00 to 00:35 (every 30 mins)
Ticket Fare: CNY33
Duration: 90 minutes
Foshan → Baiyun Airport
Pick-up Point: 1/F, Lanshi (International) Metal Trade Center, Kuiqi Road, Chancheng District, Foshan
Working hours: 04:50 to 21:00
Ticket Fare: CNY33
Duration: 90 minutes

Getting from Hong Kong International Airport / city center to Guangzhou

Bus

There are plenty of buses going in both directions every day. However, it is not the fastest or most convenient way to reach Guangzhou from Hong Kong. If you travel with children, older people or pregnant ladies, we strongly recommend the train.

Hong Kong to Guangzhou bus schedule

Hong Kong to Guangzhou bus schedule

Train

There two direct trains from Hong Kong to Guangzhou:

Hong Hum (closer to Tsim Sha Tsui) - Guangzhou East

This direction was operating for quite some time and goes from Kowloon Hong Hum station to Guangzhou city center. Hong Hum station is located near Tsim Sha Tsui next to city embankment with a fantastic view and many attractions around. Traveling time around 1 hour, travel fee 183-218RMB.

Please, notice tickets for this train are not available for purchasing online on English websites. Tickets available at the train station and travel agencies.

Hong Kong to Guangzhou train schedule

Guangzhou to Hong Kong train schedule

Kowloon West - Guangzhou South

End of September 2018 CRP has announced the opening of the HK-Beijing high-speed railway which, of course, stops in Guangzhou. There are many advantages: short traveling time (1hour on average against 2 hours from Hong Hum station), price is close to bus round-trip ticket cost, new comfortable train which guarantees quiet traveling space, no need to go out on the border, the customs check (both CPR and Hong Kong) is done after arrival to avoid the fuss during the trip, and let the train go nonstop through the border.

Kowloon West station is on the same line for Hong Kong Airport express and takes only about 30-40 minutes — the same amount of time as from Guangzhou South to Foshan city center. Total 2.5-3 hours from the Hong Kong Airport to Guangzhou South including ticket collecting, boarding, and customs.

Kowloon West to Guangzhou South train schedule

Guangzhou South to Kowloon West train schedule

For Hong Kong Airport express fees click here.

Where to buy Kowloon West - Guangzhou South tickets?

Buying tickets now is easier because international passengers can buy it using Master Card or Visa online here. According to Chinese regulations after the tickets are purchased online, you still need to collect it at the train station (closest to you). Therefore, we advise arriving at the train station 40 minutes to 1 hour in advance to avoid the rush, collect tickets, pass security and find your seats.

If you are traveling from/to Hong Kong airport, we suggest taking Guangzhou South – Kowloon West train.

Ferry

There are few voyages a day in each direction but it is probably the easiest way to get from Hong Kong Airport to Guangzhou without any transfer.

Do not forget that Guangdong province and Hong Kong receive many typhoons every year which can affect the schedule.

Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal → Lianhuashan Port: 07:50, 09:00,10:50, 14:00, 18:20
Lianhuashan Port → Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal: 08:30, 10:20, 13:20, 15:20, 18:00

*Stops at Nansha Port 
Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal → Nansha Port: 08:00, 09:00, 10:50, 14:00, 16:15
Nansha Port → Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal: 09:15, 11:00, 14:00, 18:00
Hong International Airport → Nansha Port: 16:00
Nansha Port → Hong Kong International Airport: 09:30 

Travel time: 1h30m to 2h20m

Please notice: Not all immigration points work 24hours a day. To avoid being stuck at the border check Hong Kong Immigration Control points operating hours here.

Hong Kong Immigration Control points operating hours

Getting from Macau to Foshan

There are two ways to get to Foshan from Macau: bus and train.

Bus

It takes less than 2 hours and operates from 6:30 to 21:10. Check the schedule here.

Zhuhai - Foshan - Zhuhai bus schedule

If you’re short with time and do not want to buy tickets prior to this is your choice. However, a train is a much more relaxing and enjoyable way of transport with lavatory why bus does not have. If you travel with children, older people or pregnant ladies, we strongly recommend the train.

Train

It is a much more relaxing and enjoyable way of transport with lavatory which buses do not have. If you travel with children, older people or pregnant ladies, we strongly recommend the train.

The train station is located 500 meters from the Macau border entrance and takes around 7 minutes on foot to reach it. The train takes you from Foshan West to Zhuhai station (Zhuhai is a border city with Macau).

Zhuhai to Foshan train schedule

Foshan to Zhuhai train schedule

Buying tickets is easy now with international passengers being able to buy it using Master Card or Visa online here. According to Chinese regulations after the tickets are purchased online, they are to be collected at the train station (closest to you). Therefore, we advise arriving at the train station 40 minutes to 1 hour in advance to avoid the rush, collect tickets, pass security and find your seats.

To check Zhuhai – Foshan – Zhuhai high-speed train schedule click here.

Please notice: Macau border operates from 06:00 am to 1:00 am the following day.

Getting from Shenzhen to Foshan

Train

Probably the easiest and fastest way from Shenzhen to Foshan is by train. Foshan city center is located 30 minutes by car from both Foshan West and Guangzhou South railway stations.

There are only 3 high-speed trains a day from Shenzhen, therefore, we suggest taking a train to Guangzhou South and then reach your destination by car.

There are more than 100 trains every day from Shenzhen to Guangzhou South, tickets fee is 10.24$-29.01$.

To check Shenzhen – Guangzhou high-speed train schedule click here.

Bus

Plenty of buses operates from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day from many Bus Terminals in Shenzhen. However, a bus takes about 3 hours to reach Foshan, and remember does not have a lavatory. If you travel with children, older people or pregnant ladies, we strongly recommend the train.