Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the best-connected transportation hubs not only for travellers from its home city, but for those from the surrounding region as well. A growing infrastructure network gives Greater Bay Area residents convenient access to HKIA so they can take advantage of Cathay Pacific’s extensive route map.

One of the most popular methods of travelling from Guangzhou to Hong Kong International Airport is by high-speed train. Read on for my first-person account of the experience, including tips to set yourself up for a hassle-free journey from Guangzhou to Hong Kong International Airport.

How to travel by high-speed train to HKIA

It was big news when the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link launched in 2018. The high-speed train service between Guangzhou and Hong Kong reduced the travel time from over two hours to just 45 minutes, making Hong Kong more accessible for day trips from the Chinese mainland as well as onward travel via HKIA.