Shenzhen Bay Cross-Border Bus — Complete Booking Guide
Direct buses from multiple Kowloon and HK Island pickup points to the Shenzhen Bay Port — about a 1-hour ride. Shenzhen Bay is the calmest of the HK–SZ ports and the only one open 24/7. From HK$55 — about 80% cheaper than a taxi.
At a Glance
| Standard departures | HK$55–65 / Klook from HK$55 |
|---|---|
| Peak departures | HK$80 |
| Overnight (after 22:00) | HK$100–120 |
| Travel time | ~60 minutes (excluding immigration) |
| Immigration | 10–30 min (one-stop) |
| Operating hours | 06:00–24:00 (Shenzhen Bay port is open 24/7) |
| Frequency | Every 15 min peak / 30–60 min off-peak |
1. Why Shenzhen Bay
Opened in 2007, Shenzhen Bay Port is the most modern crossing between HK and Shenzhen. Its key feature is "co-location" — both Hong Kong and Shenzhen immigration are housed in the same building, so you only queue once. End-to-end takes 10–30 minutes (Lo Wu and Futian both require two separate queues, totalling 30–60 min).
Shenzhen Bay is also open 24/7 (Lo Wu and Futian close overnight). If you need to cross at 23:00 in either direction, Shenzhen Bay is your only option.
2. The three HK–SZ ports compared
| Port | Hours | Immigration | To downtown SZ | Bus price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen Bay | 24/7 | 10–30 min | 40 min to Futian | HK$55 |
| Lo Wu | 06:30–24:00 | 30–60 min | Direct metro to Luohu | Metro after crossing |
| Futian | 06:30–22:30 | 30–60 min | Direct metro to Futian CBD | Metro after crossing |
| HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge | 24/7 | 15–30 min | To Macau / Zhuhai | HK$65 |
3. Hong Kong pickup points
Cross-border buses pick up across HK:
- HK Island: Sheung Wan, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay;
- Kowloon: Tsim Sha Tsui, Jordan, Mong Kok, Sham Shui Po;
- New Territories: Tsuen Wan, Kwai Fong, Tuen Mun;
- Airport: Hong Kong International.
Pick the closest at booking. The bus reaches Shenzhen Bay in about 60 minutes (traffic-dependent).
4. The immigration flow
- Bus arrives at the Shenzhen Bay terminal (e.g. 10:00);
- Off the bus, into the building — HK departure check first (5–15 min);
- Walk 50 metres to Shenzhen entry check (10–15 min);
- Collect baggage (the bus is parked at the far end of the building);
- Reboard the same bus or transfer to your Shenzhen destination.
Tip: passport / Mainland Travel Permit must be physical originals — digital documents aren't accepted.
5. The bus operators
Four main companies:
- China Hong Kong Express — most departures;
- Eternal East — most pickup points;
- Trans-Island China-Link — best value;
- Hung Shui Kiu Cross-Border — best for New Territories pickup.
Klook bookings don't always let you pick the operator — they're assigned by departure time. Service standards across all four are similar.
6. Best time to cross
- Off-peak (10:00–15:00, 20:00–23:00): fewest people, immigration in 10 minutes.
- Peak (07:00–10:00, 17:00–20:00): commuters, 30–45 min for immigration.
- Avoid: Sunday evenings, return-to-work days after holidays.
7. How to save money
- Pre-book on Klook: similar to gate price but guarantees a seat;
- Skip peak departures: HK$25–40 cheaper;
- Skip overnight: HK$50 surcharge after 22:00;
- Group of 5+: chartering the whole bus is HK$380 total — better value;
- Don't pay for 24/7 service: only worth it if you need 0:00–6:00.
8. Practical tips
- Bring: passport / Mainland Travel Permit + valid endorsement;
- Luggage: 23 kg per person + 1 carry-on;
- Wi-Fi: some buses provide it — keep your phone charged;
- Payment: Octopus, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cash all accepted;
- Children: under 1.0 m free (held); 1.0–1.4 m half price;
- Refunds: full refund up to 24 hours before departure on Klook.
9. Why book through us
- Transparent pricing, no middleman markup;
- Scan-and-board e-voucher;
- Voucher valid 90 days;
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead;
- Customer service in Chinese, English and Japanese.