Shenzhen Metro Information
The Shenzhen Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Shenzhen in Guangdong Province, China. The system started operation on 28 December 2004 and currently has 6 lines serving 149 stations. The system has a total track length of 230.6 km. The metro system has several operators – Shenzhen Metro Group, Shenzhen Metro Co. Ltd, Shenzhen Metro No. 3 Line Operations Branch Co. Ltd and MTR (Shenzhen Co., Ltd). According to 2016 statistics, the metro had an average daily ridership of 3.9 million passengers and an annual ridership of 1.122 billion passengers. That’s not all, as there are currently around 5 more lines under construction, which will make this massive network even bigger.
Shenzhen Metro Map
Map of Shenzhen Metro showing different lines and stations. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Shenzhen Metro map in PDF format.
Shenzhen Metro Hours
On weekdays, Shenzhen Metro trains run between 06:30 and 00:00. On holidays, trains run a little longer until around 01:00 in the morning.
The interval between trains varies from 4-12 minutes depending on the line.
Shenzhen Metro Fare, Card and Ticket
Fare payment on the metro can be made using single tickets or tokens and the Shenzhen Transportation Card (Shenzhen Tong in Chinese). The tokens are RFID plastic tokens and can be purchased from vending machines installed at stations or at ticket counters. Eight one-way tickets / tokens can be purchased at a time, so the process can be repeated to purchase additional tickets. These tokens are taken from the slots at the exit. When these tokens are purchased, they record the station of entry. If the token is not returned at the exit, passengers are charged the maximum fare.
The metro fare system is distance based. For 0-4 km, the fare is CNY2. Between 4-12 km, the fare is CNY1 for every 8 km. After a distance of 12 km, CNY 1 is added for every 6 km and after a distance of 24 km, CNY 1 is added for every 8 km.
The Shenzhen Tong Card is a reloadable smart card. There are card readers at the entrance and exit of each station. These cards can be recharged with a minimum of 50 CNY. This card also gives a 5% discount on the ticket price and can also be used on buses.
Senior citizens aged 65 and over and people with recognised disabilities can travel free on the metro.
Senior citizens aged 60-64 can use the Senior Citizen Pass, which entitles them to a discount on the ticket price. Similarly, students of primary, secondary and vocational schools can use the student pass to get discounts. Children under the age of 6 or less than 120 cm tall can travel free on the metro when accompanied by a paying adult. However, if there are two or more children, only one child travels free and the others pay the full fare. The metro system also issues a special Shenzhen children’s pass for all children aged 6-14. They receive a 50% discount. Passengers can also buy a day ticket for 20 CNY. The disadvantage of this ticket is that, unlike other tickets, it cannot be recharged.
Shenzhen Metro Parking
Shenzhen Metro passengers can leave their vehicle at the border post. Metro passengers can also park their vehicles near the Park and Ride, but parking fees will be charged by the hour.
Shenzhen Metro Rules and Tips
When entering the stations, take care when pushing the AFC gate. It should not be pushed forcibly. When using the lift, be quick. Don’t stand at the front of one wondering if you should get on or not. This creates a line that leads to chaos. Always stay behind the yellow line on the platform, listen to the train’s beep when the doors are closing and, whatever happens, don’t try to go out onto the tracks to look for your belongings or for any other reason. It is not permitted to eat on the trains. The management of the Metro has made sure that there are sufficient measures in place to deal with any emergency situation that may arise.
Shenzhen Metro Lines and Stations
There are six metro lines that run to the east central part of Shenzhen. The Luobao and Longhua runs through the border and crosses the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone and Hong Kong. So passengers can easily travel towards Hongkong, but they have to change the metro at Hongkong MTR East Rail Line. Shenzhen Metro lines are known by different names.
Stations on Line 1 of Shenzhen Metro
Luohu – Guomao – Laojie – Grand Theater – Science Museum – Huaqiang Road – Gangxia – Convention & Exhibition Center – Shopping Park – Xiangmihu – Chegongmiao – Zhuzilin – Qiaocheng East – OCT – Window of the World – Baishizhou – Hi-Tech Park – Shenzhen University – Taoyuan – Daxin – Liyumen – Qianhaiwan – Xin’an – Bao’an Center – Bao’an Stadium – Pingzhou – Xixiang – Gushu – Hourui – Airport East
Stations on Line 2 of Shenzhen Metro
Chiwan – Shekou Port – Sea World – Shuiwan – Dongjiaotou – Wanxia – Haiyue – Dengliang – Houhai – Keyuan – Hongshuwan – Window of the World – Qiaocheng North – Shenkang – Antuo Hill – Qiaoxiang – Xiangmi – Xiangmei North – Jingtian – Lianhua West – Futian – Civic Center – Gangxia North – Huaqiang North – Yannan – Grand Theater – Hubei – Huangbeiling – Xinxiu
Stations on Line 3 of Shenzhen Metro
Yitian – Shixia – Shopping Park – Futian – Children’s Palace – Lianhuacun – Huaxin – Tongxinling – Hongling – Laojie – Shaibu – Cuizhu – Tianbei – Shuibei – Caopu – Buji – Mumianwan – Dafen – Danzhutou – Liuyue – Tangkeng – Henggang – Yonghu – He’ao – Universiade – Ailian – Jixiang – Longcheng Square – Nanlian – Shuanglong
Stations on Line 4 of Shenzhen Metro
Futian Checkpoint – Fumin – Convention & Exhibition Center – Civic Center – Children’s Palace – Lianhua North – Shangmeilin – Minle – Baishilong – Shenzhen North Station – Hongshan – Shangtang – Longsheng – Longhua – Qinghu
Stations on Line 5 of Shenzhen Metro
Qianhaiwan – Linhai – Baohua – Bao’an Center – Fanshen – Lingzhi – Honglang North – Xingdong – Liuxiandong – Xili – University Town – Tanglang – Changlingpi – Shenzhen North Station – Minzhi – Wuhe – Bantian – Yangmei – Shangshuijing – Xiashuijing – Changlong – Buji – Baigelong – Buxin – Tai’an – Yijing – Huangbeiling
Stations on Line 11 of Shenzhen Metro
Bitou — Songgang — Houting—- Shajing — Ma’an Hill — Tangwei — Qiaotou — Fuyong—Airport North — Airport — Bihaiwan — Bao’an —Qianhaiwan — Nanshan — Houhai — Hongshuwan South — Chengongmiao—Futian
Yitian – Shixia – Shopping Park – Futian – Children’s Palace – Lianhuacun – Huaxin – Tongxinling – Hongling – Laojie – Shaibu – Cuizhu – Tianbei – Shuibei – Caopu – Buji – Mumianwan – Dafen – Danzhutou – Liuyue – Tangkeng – Henggang – Yonghu – He’ao – Universiade – Ailian – Jixiang – Longcheng Square – Nanlian – Shuanglong