Shenzhen Bao'an — Airport bus + city routes
Shenzhen Bao'an (SZX) to Shenzhen — Updated 2026
Shenzhen Bao'an Airport has a mix of express airport coaches and city bus connections. **Airport buses (Line 1-12)** run from the ground transportation centre to major Shenzhen districts — Futian Hub (¥20, 50 min), Shenzhen Bay/Luohu (¥30, 60 min), Shekou ferry port (¥20, 45 min). Operate ~07:00-23:00, every 20-30 min. **City buses** are cheaper but slower with more stops. For most travellers, the **Metro Line 11** (Futian Line) is faster + cheaper at ¥7-15 (35 min to Futian) — bus only beats metro for destinations not on the metro network. Metro is the strong default; bus is the fallback for early/late + non-metro destinations.
Airport bus + city routes stops
| Station / Stop | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen Airport GTC | 0 min | Ground Transportation Centre below T3 |
| Bao'an Centre | ~15 min | Bus + metro interchange |
| Futian District (Line 1) | 50 min | CBD + government area |
| Luohu (Line 3 to LoWu border) | 60 min | Border to Hong Kong |
| Shekou Port (Line 7) | 45 min | Ferries to Hong Kong / Macau / Zhuhai |
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Airport bus + city routes vs alternatives
| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Line 11 | ¥7-15 | 35 min | Fastest + cheapest to Futian. Best for most. |
| Airport bus Line 1 | ¥20 | 50 min | Direct to Futian Hub. |
| Airport bus Line 7 | ¥20 | 45 min | Direct to Shekou Port — ferry to Hong Kong / Macau. |
| Airport bus Line 3 | ¥30 | 60 min | Direct to Luohu — border crossing to Hong Kong by foot. |
| DiDi (ride-hail) | ¥80-¥150 | 30-60 min | China's native ride-hail. App in English. |
| Cross-border bus to HK | ¥120-¥150 | 90-120 min | Direct to Hong Kong districts via HZMB or border. |
FAQ
Bus or metro from Shenzhen airport?+
Metro Line 11 (Futian Line) — ¥7-15, 35 min — beats bus for almost any central destination. Buses win only when your destination isn't on the metro network (e.g. Shekou Port for ferries, or specific suburbs). The metro station is directly under the airport at Terminal 3.
How do I get from Shenzhen airport to Hong Kong?+
Three options: (1) Direct cross-border bus from Shenzhen Airport to HK districts (¥120-¥150, 90-120 min via HZMB or border). (2) Metro Line 11 + 4 + East Rail to Hong Kong (90 min, ~¥40 + HK$50). (3) Ferry from Shekou (Airport bus to Shekou Port + Macau/HK Ferry, 90 min, ~¥250 total). Direct bus is usually simplest for first-timers.
Are Shenzhen airport buses safe?+
Yes — well-organised, fixed prices, dedicated airport routes with luggage holds. Use the official Ground Transportation Centre (GTC) under T3. Avoid touts. Buses are operated by Shenzhen Airport Bus Co (官方机场巴士) — all signage is in Chinese + English.
Late-night Shenzhen airport bus?+
Most airport bus routes run 07:00-23:00. After 23:00: Metro Line 11 runs until 23:30. After 23:30 + before 06:00: DiDi (¥80-¥150) or taxi. For 24/7 cross-border travel to Hong Kong, the HZMB cross-border bus runs night services every 1-2 hours.
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