New Fuxing Sleeper Train to Beijing and Shanghai

The new Fuxing Sleeper Train is launched to connect Hong Kong West Kowloon Station with Beijingxi Station and Shanghai Hongqiao Station. It is the first-ever arrangement in the nation to operate a sleeper train using this train model. Passengers could enjoy the enhanced facilities and services on the new Sleeper Train and take advantage on the "sleep and arrive" concept, making the best use of travel time in the night for a restful sleep and allowing them to embark on an exciting itinerary in the early morning. This offers a more flexible and convenient travel option. What's more, Ningbo Station has been newly added on Shanghai Hongqiao route, increasing the number of direct destinations connecting Hong Kong to 80.

The sleeper train departs every Friday to Monday night and arrive at your destination the following morning. To facilitate travel during National Day holidays, the first Fuxing Sleeper Train will depart from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station to Beijingxi Station on 30 September, in addition to the existing sleeper trains schedule. Furthermore, additional departures on the Beijingxi and Shanghai Hongqiao routes are also available on 1 and 2 October 2024, utilizing the Fuxing Sleeper Trains fully. Tickets are available for booking now.

[Facilities and Services Enhancement]

Enhanced Journey – Northbound trains depart from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station later than before, while the southbound arrival times have been adjusted to be earlier. Moreover, a new stop Ningbo is added on Shanghai Hongqiao route

More Classes of Travel – Premium Class has been added for a more comfortable seating option. Besides, accessible room is available for wheelchair passengers

Thoughtful Personal Amenities – Toiletries pack, slippers, hanger, reading light and hanging hook are available. Besides, power socket is provided at each berth

Comprehensive Facilities – Each compartment has three toilets with additional sinks outside. Complimentary hot water is available (please bring your own bottle or cup)

Remark: Train facilities are subject to change due to train fleet deployment

[Class of Travel]

The new sleeper trains consist of sixteen cars. The train composition includes fourteen sleeper cars^* and two premium class/second class seating cars. The cabin classes are as follows:

Note: When purchasing tickets, you can choose either upper or lower berth. If you are traveling with companions, the system will arrange for you to be in the same room and with adjacent beds if possible. However, this will depend on the availability of remaining tickets at the time of booking. There is a possibility that you may have to share the room with other passengers.

Tickets sold by station ticket machines are randomly assigned to either an upper or lower berth. If passengers need to choose the upper or lower berth, please purchase the tickets through 12306 Online Ticketing Platform (including website and mobile app), or the ticketing counter at station or designated Ticket Agents.

[Frequency] (With effect from 1 October 2024)

One pair of train daily from Friday to Monday for both Beijing route and Shanghai route. The schedule also applies to the additional departures on 30 September to 2 October.

To Beijingxi (Journey time: around 11 hours and 27 minutes)

To Shanghai Hongqiao (Journey time: around 10 hours 55 minutes)

To Hong Kong West Kowloon

Click here to learn more about fare information of sleeper trains.