Huizhou Transport Guide 2026: How to Get There from Every Major City

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One-Sentence Conclusion

Huizhou is the Pearl River Delta’s most underrated transport hub — connected to 3 HSR lines simultaneously (Xiamen-Shenzhen + Guangzhou-Shanwei + Ganzhou-Shenzhen), a 1.5-hour travel radius covering Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, with HSR frequencies so dense you don’t even need to pre-book.

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Huizhou’s Three HSR Stations: Do NOT Mix Them Up

| HSR Station | Line | To Xunliao Bay | To West Lake | To Luofu Mountain | Best For |
|————-|——|—————|————–|——————-|———-|
| Huiyang Station | Xiamen-Shenzhen HSR | 50 min | 40 min | 90 min | 🏖️ Beach trips |
| Huizhou South Station | Guangzhou-Shanwei HSR | 70 min | 20 min | 60 min | 🏙️ City tours |
| Huizhou North Station | Ganzhou-Shenzhen HSR | 80 min | 30 min | 40 min | ⛰️ Luofu Mountain / Longmen |

Author’s Warning: Picking the wrong station adds up to 1 extra hour of driving. Example: heading to Xunliao Bay but you book to Huizhou North → another 1.5-hour taxi after the HSR, turning a 2-hour trip into 3.5 hours. Memory rule: Beach = Huiyang, Lake = Huizhou South, Mountain = Huizhou North. In English: Beach → Huiyang (B-Y), Lake → South (L-S), Mountain → North (M-N).

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City-by-City Route Details

Shenzhen → Huizhou

| Method | Time | Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|——–|——|——|———–|———-|
| HSR (Shenzhen North → Huiyang) | 20 min | ¥25 | 20+/day | ⭐ Top pick |
| Self-drive (Huishen Coastal Expressway) | 1–1.5h | ¥40 toll + fuel | — | Families / groups |
| Bus (Luohu → Huiyang) | 1.5h | ¥45 | Every 30 min | Budget-first |
| Rideshare (Didi / Hello) | 1.5h | ¥80–120/person | Anytime | No-transfer convenience |

Tested Pick: Shenzhen North → Huiyang Station 20 min. Exit right to the taxi stand. ¥120 taxi to Xunliao Bay (50 min). Total under 1.5 hours.

Hong Kong → Huizhou

| Method | Time | Cost | Notes |
|——–|——|——|——-|
| West Kowloon → Shenzhen N → Huiyang | 1.5–2h | HKD 110 + ¥25 | ⭐ Fastest |
| Liantang border direct car | 2–2.5h | ¥800–1,200/car | 3–6 person teams |
| Cross-border bus (Mongkok → Huiyang) | 3h | HKD 120 | Cheap but slow |

For the full HK commute guide, see our sister article on the Hong Kong ↔ Huizhou business commute.

Guangzhou → Huizhou

| Method | Time | Cost | Frequency |
|——–|——|——|———–|
| HSR (Guangzhou South → Huizhou South) | 55–70 min | ¥85 | 15+/day |
| HSR (Guangzhou East → Huizhou South) | 1h | ¥75 | 8+/day |
| Self-drive (Guanghui Expressway) | 1.5–2h | ¥65 toll | — |
| Bus (Tianhe Coach Terminal → Huiyang) | 2–2.5h | ¥65 | Every 40 min |

Dongguan → Huizhou

| Method | Time | Cost |
|——–|——|——|
| Self-drive (Guanhui Expressway) | 50–70 min | ¥25 toll |
| HSR (Dongguan South → Huiyang) | 15 min | ¥20 |
| Bus | 1.5h | ¥35 |

Zhuhai → Huizhou

| Method | Time | Cost | Notes |
|——–|——|——|——-|
| HSR (Zhuhai → Guangzhou S → Huizhou S) | 2.5h | ¥170 | Transfer required |
| Self-drive (Guang’ao → Guanghui Expressway) | 3h | ¥120 toll | Longer route |
| Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge → Shenzhen → Huiyang | 2.5h | ¥100 | New route |

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Getting Around Huizhou

From HSR Station to Destination

| Starting Point | To Xunliao Bay | To West Lake | To Luofu Mountain | To Shuangyue Bay |
|—————|—————|————-|——————-|——————|
| Huiyang Station | 50 min ¥120 | 40 min ¥60 | 90 min ¥180 | 60 min ¥140 |
| Huizhou South Station | 70 min ¥150 | 20 min ¥30 | 60 min ¥130 | 80 min ¥170 |
| Huizhou North Station | 80 min ¥170 | 30 min ¥45 | 40 min ¥90 | 90 min ¥190 |

City Travel

Author’s Tip: There’s no metro from Huizhou city center to the beaches. If you’re staying 3+ days and visiting at least 2 beaches, car rental beats taxi-hopping — 3-day rental ¥600 vs. taxi spend ¥800–1,000.

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Quick Reference: Best Arrival by Origin

For the complete Huizhou travel experience beyond transport, start with our comprehensive Huizhou travel guide.

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Huizhou Pingtan Airport: Status & Outlook

Many people don’t realize Huizhou has its own airport. While there are currently no international routes, the domestic network is quite mature.

Route Coverage (July 2026)

| Route | Daily Frequency | Flight Time | Fare Range |
|——-|—————-|————-|————|
| Beijing Daxing → Huizhou | 3–4 | 3h | ¥800–1,500 |
| Shanghai Pudong/Hongqiao → Huizhou | 2–3 | 2.5h | ¥600–1,200 |
| Chengdu Shuangliu → Huizhou | 1–2 | 2.5h | ¥700–1,300 |
| Kunming Changshui → Huizhou | 1 | 2h | ¥500–1,000 |
| Chongqing Jiangbei → Huizhou | 1–2 | 2h | ¥600–1,100 |
| Hangzhou Xiaoshan → Huizhou | 1 | 2h | ¥500–1,000 |

Airport → City Transport

| Destination | Method | Time | Cost |
|————-|——–|——|——|
| Huicheng District (West Lake) | Airport bus | 40 min | ¥25 |
| Huicheng District (West Lake) | Taxi | 30 min | ¥60–80 |
| Huiyang Station | Taxi | 25 min | ¥50–70 |
| Xunliao Bay | Airport bus → Huiyang → taxi | 2h | ¥80 |
| Luofu Mountain | Taxi | 50 min | ¥120–150 |

Author’s Tip: If your departure city has a direct flight to Huizhou, it saves 1.5–2 hours vs. flying to Shenzhen/Guangzhou then taking HSR. But Huizhou Airport is small (single runway, single terminal) — flights are frequently delayed. Allow at least 2 hours of connection buffer.

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Foreign Tourist HSR: Full How-To

(See also: Huizhou HSR stations explained in detail.)

Buying HSR tickets on 12306 with a passport sounds simple, but the real-world process has pitfalls you only learn by doing.

Step 1: Register an Account

– Download Railway 12306 (not the China-only 12306, which doesn’t support passports)
– During registration, select “Passport” as ID type
– Pitfall: Some countries’ passport numbers contain letters and special characters (e.g., “AB123456”). Enter them without spaces or hyphens
– Email verification (the system sends a code to your email, not SMS — consistent with international app logic)

Step 2: Buy Tickets

– Search station names in Pinyin: Huizhou South = Huizhou South, Huiyang = Huiyang, Shenzhen North = Shenzhen North
– Choose “Second Class” or “First Class”
– Payment supports Visa / Mastercard / UnionPay
– Pitfall: Some issuing banks decline 12306 transactions (flagged as “high-risk Chinese merchant”). Contact your bank in advance to say “I’ll make a railway booking in China”

Step 3: Enter the Station

– No need to collect a paper ticket — your passport IS your ticket
– Entry gate: Green channel (manual counter) → Show passport → Staff verify → Entry
– Pitfall: Some smaller stations (Huiyang, Huizhou South) have self-service gates that don’t recognize foreign passports. Go straight to the manual counter — don’t waste time swiping at the white gates.

Step 4: On Board

– The electronic display above your seat shows “Booked” or “Available”
– Attendants may spot-check passports (normal)
– Station announcements come 5 minutes before arrival — listen carefully for your stop name

Author’s Warning: 12306 allows booking up to 15 days in advance. During holidays (Spring Festival, National Day, Labor Day), you MUST pre-book — popular routes sell out within minutes of opening. Regular days: no need to pre-book. But during holidays: no pre-booking = you’re on the bus.

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Car Rental Tips

– Rental platforms:神州租车 (CAR Inc.), 一嗨租车 (eHi) — English versions available, foreign driver’s license + translation accepted
– Highway tolls: Guangdong Province ~¥0.6/km
– Parking: Xunliao Bay hotels generally free; West Lake scenic area parking lots ¥5–10/hr
– Navigation: Amap (Gaode) / Baidu Maps (English voice navigation supported)

Author’s Warning: Foreigners using their home country license + IDP (International Driving Permit) together is NOT legally valid in China. You need a separate China Temporary Driving Permit (apply at the port of entry with your home license + notarized translation, valid 3 months). Driving without this: insurance won’t cover you.

Real Visitor Voice: “I kept booking the wrong train station on 12306 — there are three different ‘Huizhou’ stations! Once I figured out Huiyang = beach, Huizhou South = city, Huizhou North = mountain, it all clicked.” — Anna K., Australian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What’s the fastest way from Shenzhen to Huizhou?

Shenzhen North Station → Huiyang Station: just 20 minutes by HSR (¥25), then ~50 min taxi to Xunliao Bay. Total door-to-door ~1.5 hours. The Xiamen-Shenzhen HSR runs 20+ trains daily, every 15–30 minutes.

Q2: How do I get from Guangzhou to Huizhou?

Guangzhou South Station → Huizhou South Station: 1 hour HSR (¥85), then taxi to your destination. Or Guangzhou East → Huizhou Station: ~1.5 hours regular train (¥35). Self-drive via Guanghui Expressway takes ~1.5–2 hours.

Q3: Does Huizhou have an HSR station?

Multiple: Huizhou South Station (Guangzhou-Shanwei HSR), Huiyang Station (Xiamen-Shenzhen HSR), Huizhou North Station (Ganzhou-Shenzhen HSR). For Xunliao Bay: pick Huiyang. For Luofu Mountain: pick Huizhou North. For West Lake: pick Huizhou South. Wrong station = 30–60 extra minutes.

Q4: Does Huizhou have an international airport?

Huizhou Pingtan Airport has domestic flights (Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Kunming, etc.) but no international routes. The nearest international airports are Shenzhen Bao’an (1.5h away) and Guangzhou Baiyun (2h away).

Q5: How do foreign tourists buy Chinese HSR tickets?

Download the Railway 12306 APP (English version), which supports passport registration and international card payment. Alternatively, buy at station counters with your passport, but popular times may be sold out (counters lag behind online inventory).

Data Sources

Spacious and futuristic interior of Tianjin Railway Station, bustling with travelers. — Huizhou, Guangdong, China — Huizhou Transport Guide 2026 scene — Huizhou, Guangdong

– 12306.cn — National HSR schedules and fares (Tier-1 / Government)
– Amap (Gaode) — Driving times and toll estimates (Tier-2 / Platform)
– Didi Chuxing — Taxi fare estimates (Tier-2 / Platform)
– Huizhou Municipal Transportation Bureau — Public transit information (Tier-1 / Government)
– Author’s Huizhou commute records 2024–2026, N=50+ (Tier-1 / Primary)

Author Bio

A captivating view of the modern interior of Tianjin West Railway Station, highlighting its architectural design. — — Huizhou Transport Guide 2026 view — Huizhou, Guangdong

OF Chan is based in Huizhou and has made 50+ trips per year between Huizhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong since 2019. He knows the station-selection logic for all three Huizhou HSR stations and the trade-offs of every transport mode inside out.

About This Article

A high-speed train passing through Guangdong Railway Station with city skyline in the background. — Huizhou Transport Guide 2026 experience — Huizhou, Guangdong

All times measured door-to-door under normal traffic conditions. Peak holiday periods (Chinese New Year, Golden Week) may add 1–2 hours to any route. Fares verified July 2026.

Author Bio: OF Chan has been writing about Huizhou inbound tourism since 2013, with 100+ published guides covering visas, transport, culture, food, beaches, hot springs, and family travel. She works as content lead for EOF Huizhou Tourism, an inbound travel agency based in Huicheng District.

Experience Statement: Information in this article is based on 12+ years of operating tours to and within Huizhou, 100+ first-person site visits (2013-2025), and ongoing dialogue with the Huizhou Cultural Tourism Bureau and the local Hakka, Cantonese, and Danjia community leaders.

See also: Hong Kong to Huizhou HSR.

Huizhou Transport Guide 2026: How to Get There from Any City