Shantou to Shenzhen by train
Shenzhen lies 282 km (175 mi) west of Shantou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 28 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 344 km (214 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Shantou | Shenzhen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 3.8 million | 17.5 million |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 515000 | 518000 |
Where to book trains from Shantou to Shenzhen
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Staying in Shenzhen
Our booking partner lists 957 places to stay in Shenzhen. Of the 908 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (425), and 97 are five-star. Across 138 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 34,376 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Shenzhen from Shantou?
282 km (175 mi) in a straight line, west of Shantou; by road roughly 344 km (214 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shantou to Shenzhen by train?
About 1 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shantou and Shenzhen?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Shenzhen?
Our booking partner lists 957 places to stay in Shenzhen, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.