How Much Are High Speed Train Tickets In China? 2026 Prices in RMB and USD
Yenkid: So, are they expensive? If you’re from a developed country, absolutely not.
In fact, high speed trains in China are likely to be cheaper than even the “slow-speed trains” in some countries for the same distance.
For the fastest trains, make sure you take a train number beginning with the letter G, which travel mostly at top speeds of 300-350km/h.
You can compare journey times against flights and cars in this article I wrote.
BEIJING
Journey | Approximate Price in RMB | Approximate Price in USD
To Shanghai | 600-700rmb ➡️ 85-100usd 👉🏻 CHECK OUT THE EXACT PRICES HERE
To Xi’an | 500-600rmb ➡️ 71-85usd
To Nanjing | 450-550rmb ➡️ 65-78usd
To Hangzhou | 600-700rmb ➡️ 85-100usd
To Chengdu | 800-900rmb ➡️ 115-128usd
To Guangzhou | ~1000rmb ➡️ 142usd
To Shenzhen | ~1100rmb ➡️ 157usd
To Tianjin | 50-70rmb ➡️ 7-10usd
To Harbin | ~600rmb ➡️ 85usd
To Pingyao | 200-250rmb ➡️ 28-36usd
👉 Start looking at prices, departure times, and availability HERE
SHANGHAI
Journey | Approximate Price in RMB | Approximate Price in USD
To Beijing | 600-700rmb ➡️ 85-100usd 👉🏻 CHECK OUT THE EXACT PRICES HERE
To Nanjing | ~150rmb ➡️ 21usd
To Hangzhou | 70-100rmb ➡️ 10-14usd
To Xi’an | 650-750rmb ➡️ 93-107usd
To Guangzhou | 800-1000rmb ➡️ 115-142usd
To Shenzhen | 800-1000rmb ➡️ 115-142usd
To Hong Kong | 900-1100rmb ➡️ 128-157usd
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GUANGZHOU
Journey | Approximate Price in RMB | Approximate Price in USD
To Shenzhen | 70-90rmb ➡️ 10-13usd 👉🏻 CHECK OUT THE EXACT PRICES HERE
To Hong Kong | ~215rmb ➡️ 31usd
To Guilin/Yangshuo | 150-200rmb ➡️ 21-28usd
To Zhangjiajie | 500-700rmb ➡️ 71-100usd
To Changsha | 300-400rmb ➡️ 43-57usd
To Chongqing | 500-600rmb ➡️ 71-85usd
To Chengdu | 600-700rmb ➡️ 85-100usd
👉 Start looking at prices, departure times, and availability HERE
SHENZHEN
Journey | Approximate Price in RMB | Approximate Price in USD
To Guangzhou | 70-90rmb ➡️ 10-13usd 👉🏻 CHECK OUT THE EXACT PRICES HERE
To Hong Kong | 70-80rmb ➡️ 10-12usd
To Guilin/Yangshuo | 200-300rmb ➡️ 28-43usd
To Zhangjiajie | 600-700rmb ➡️ 85-100usd
To Changsha | 400-500rmb ➡️ 57-71usd
To Chongqing | 500-600rmb ➡️ 71-85usd
To Chengdu | 700-800rmb ➡️ 100-115usd
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CHENGDU
Journey | Approximate Price in RMB | Approximate Price in USD
To Xi’an | 250-300rmb ➡️ 36-43usd 👉🏻 CHECK OUT THE EXACT PRICES HERE
To Chongqing | 100-200rmb ➡️ 14-28usd
To Zhangjiajie | ~400rmb ➡️ 57usd
To Guilin/Yangshuo | 400-500rmb ➡️ 57-71usd
To Guangzhou | 600-700rmb ➡️ 85-100usd
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XI’AN
Journey | Approximate Price in RMB | Approximate Price in USD
To Chengdu | 250-300rmb ➡️ 36-43usd 👉🏻 CHECK OUT THE EXACT PRICES HERE
To Pingyao | ~150rmb ➡️ 21usd
To Beijing | 500-600rmb ➡️ 71-85usd
To Shanghai | 650-750rmb ➡️ 93-107usd
👉 Start looking at prices, departure times, and availability HERE
Note: This page contains approximate prices for economy 2nd class seats, as shown on the official ticketing system in Jan 2026.
Prices in USD are based on conversion rate of 7:1 (as of Jan 2026).
👉 Also, take a look at my article 21 Reasons Why I Choose High Speed Rail Over Flights For Most Journeys In China
