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Can you cross from Shenzhen to Hong Kong?

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John Castro

Published Mar 01, 2026

Can you cross from Shenzhen to Hong Kong?

To travel between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, passengers need to pass through customs at one of 11 “ports” or border control areas. The two busiest ports of entry to Hong Kong are the Luohu Border Crossing and the Huanggang Border Crossing.

How do you get to Shenzhen Bay from Hong Kong?

The fastest way to travel from Hong Kong to Shenzhen is high speed train, which only takes around 20min with frequent departures daily. In addition, tourists can take MTR/subway or city bus to arrive at Luohu Port, Huanggang Port and Futian Port first, then pass the border and enter Shenzhen.

Is it easy to get from Shenzhen to Hong Kong?

You can get from Shenzhen to Hong Kong in about 0.5-2 hours by metro, about 15-20 minutes by bullet train, 1-1.5 hours (50 km) by car, 1-4 hours by coach and 0.5-1 hours by ferry.

How long is the drive from Hong Kong to Shenzhen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hong Kong to Shenzhen is 40 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Hong Kong to Shenzhen.

Does Hong Kong require quarantine?

Consular and diplomatic officers carrying out governmental duties (except for consuls general or representatives in Hong Kong at equivalent/higher level) who have stayed in overseas places during the 21 days prior to arrival in Hong Kong are subject to self-isolation at a Designated Quarantine Hotel (DQHs).

Do I need a visa for Shenzhen from Hong Kong?

Once confirmed you do need a visa for Shenzhen from Hong Kong, eligible foreign visitors may apply a Shenzhen 5-Day Special Economic Tourist Visa on arrival at appointed border ports. Or you can apply a regular China Visa from overseas Chinese Embassy/Consulate beforehand.

Can I go to Hong Kong right now?

Beginning November 2, 2021, Macau and other non-Hong Kong residents will once again be eligible to travel to Hong Kong without quarantine under the Come2hk scheme. Advance registration is required, and travelers need a negative COVID-19 test taken 3 days prior to their arrival to Hong Kong.

Can Filipino travel to Hong Kong now?

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has concluded bilateral vaccination record recognition agreements with the governments of Indonesia and the Philippines to allow foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) in the two places to enter Hong Kong.

What currency is used in Shenzhen?

renminbi
China’s currency is the renminbi (RMB) or the yuan, which means “people’s currency.” In spoken Chinese, the yuan is referred to as kuai.

Can I go to Shenzhen from Hong Kong without a visa?