How to get to Shenzhen — metro (12 lines), taxi, DiDi, Shenzhen North HSR station, cross-border to Hong Kong, long-distance bus, and how to buy train tickets. Complete guide.
Get a 深圳通 card (CNY 50 deposit) or WeChat/Alipay QR. Official app: 深圳地铁. Key: Line 1 (Luobao Road), Line 4 (Futian), Line 11 (Airport).
Shenzhen Metro Map →Starts CNY 10 for 2 km, CNY 2.6/km. Night surcharge 30% (11pm-6am). All metered.
Book via DiDi →Primary platform. For Hong Kong cross-border: different booking needed.
Download DiDi →Shenzhen North (深圳北) — HSR to Guangzhou (35min), Hong Kong (18min), Beijing (9h), Shanghai (8h). Shenzhen Station (深圳站) — classic trains.
Book Train Tickets →Shenzhen Long-distance Bus (深圳汽车站) on Luobao Road. Book via 携程.
Search Bus Routes →HSR to Hong Kong: 12306.cn, Trip.com, or at Shenzhen North. Use WeChat mini program 港高铁票. Book 2+ days ahead.
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