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[ShenZhong Passage] Direct Bus & Mainland Bus Route Guide | Toll Fees, Speed Limits | Fastest Self-Driving Routes?

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Eric Lau

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2024-07-04

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2026-05-23

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The ShenZhong Passage, connecting Shenzhen and Zhongshan, officially opened on June 30, reducing the travel time between the two cities from two hours to just 30 minutes. This offers great convenience to residents of both areas. Hong Kong residents also benefit from this new route, with more direct bus options to Zhongshan and easier access to explore new attractions via the ShenZhong Passage. Kwiksure shares details on Hong Kong and Mainland bus routes as well as self-driving options for traveling through the ShenZhong Passage.

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ShenZhong Passage | Speed Limit
ShenZhong Passage | Toll Fees & Payment Methods
ShenZhong Passage | Zhongshan to Shenzhen Bus Routes
Mainland Bus Ticketing Methods
ShenZhong Passage | Hong Kong Direct Bus Routes
ShenZhong Passage | 5 Recommended Self-Driving Routes

ShenZhong Passage | Speed Limit

[ShenZhong Passage] Direct Bus & Mainland Bus Route Guide | Toll Fees, Speed Limits | Fastest Self-Driving Routes?

The ShenZhong Passage spans 24 kilometers, with a maximum speed limit of 100 km/h. It connects Shenzhen, Zhongshan, and Nansha District in Guangzhou. Construction began in December 2016, the mainline was completed in November 2023, and the bridge load testing finished in April 2024, with its official opening on June 30, 2024. On its first day of operation, the passage recorded a traffic volume of 125,000 vehicles.

The passage includes a 6,845-meter-long undersea tunnel, with a 5,035-meter immersed tube section composed of 32 tube sections and one final joint. It is the world’s first eight-lane, bi-directional steel-concrete immersed tube tunnel.

ShenZhong Passage | Toll Fees & Payment Methods

According to the Guangdong Provincial Department of Transportation, the toll fees for private cars with nine or fewer seats are 66 RMB. If using the YueTong Card for payment, a 5% discount is applied, reducing the fee to 62.7 RMB.

East Artificial Island to West Artificial Island: 37 RMB
West Artificial Island to Wanqingsha Interchange: 23 RMB
Wanqingsha Interchange to Hengmen Interchange: 6 RMB

ShenZhong Passage | Zhongshan to Shenzhen Bus Routes

T01A Route

Route: Zhongshan Expo Center ⇋ Shenzhen Qianhai DreamWorks North District
Stops: Zhongshan Expo Center, Shenzhen Qianhai Bay Metro Station, Shenzhen Qianhai DreamWorks North District
Service Hours:

Zhongshan Expo Center → Shenzhen Qianhai Bay Metro Station: 06:20 - 21:30
Shenzhen Qianhai Bay Metro Station → Zhongshan Expo Center: 07:00 - 21:30

Travel Time: ~60 minutes
Frequency: 56 trips daily, every 15-20 minutes
Fare: 18 RMB

T01B Route

Route: Zhongshan International Talent Port ⇋ Shenzhen Qianhai DreamWorks North District
Stops: Zhongshan International Talent Port, Shenzhen Qianhai Bay Metro Station, Shenzhen Qianhai DreamWorks North District
Service Hours:

Zhongshan International Talent Port → Shenzhen Qianhai Bay Metro Station: 06:20 - 21:30
Shenzhen Qianhai Bay Metro Station → Zhongshan International Talent Port: 07:00 - 21:30

Travel Time: ~45-50 minutes
Frequency: 36 trips daily, every 15-20 minutes
Fare: 15 RMB

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Mainland Bus Ticketing Methods

On-Site Purchase
Purchase tickets via card or QR code at designated stops.
Online Reservations
Book tickets through the "ShenBa Travel" WeChat app by selecting "ShenZhong Express" on the homepage.

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ShenZhong Passage | Hong Kong Direct Bus Routes

With the ShenZhong Passage opening, direct bus routes from Hong Kong to Zhongshan, Zhaoqing, Taishan, Heshan, and Xinhui under Wing Tung Bus now use this new route, reducing travel time by about 45 minutes.

Hong Kong Pick-Up Locations

Tsim Sha Tsui China Ferry Terminal, Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei, Prince Edward, Kwun Tong APM, Diamond Hill Hollywood Plaza, Sha Tin Hilton Plaza, Tsuen Wan Nina Tower, Kwai Fong Metroplaza, Yuen Long YOHO Mall, Tuen Mun VCity, Tung Chung Citygate, Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong Disneyland, AsiaWorld-Expo.

Mainland Drop-Off Locations

Zhongshan:

Shengjing Shangfeng Hotel (Wing Tung Dongqu Station)
Agile Century Joy City (Shaxi Town)
Palm Rainbow (West District)

Zhaoqing:

Langyu Hotel
Xiaolu Hotel (near Seven Star Crag)

Taishan:

Chang Dachang Plaza (Gate 2 Bus Stop, E Block, Level 1, Unit 1209)

Heshan:

Lichen Heyi Hotel

Xinhui:

Jiangmen Long-Distance Bus Station
New Hope Garden Stop (Huicheng Xinfeng Road 17)
Wanda Plaza (Tenghui Tourism)

ShenZhong Passage | 5 Recommended Self-Driving Routes

[ShenZhong Passage] Direct Bus & Mainland Bus Route Guide | Toll Fees, Speed Limits | Fastest Self-Driving Routes?

Shenzhen City
From Zhongshan, take the ShenZhong Passage to the Shenzhen section, then via the ShenCen Expressway to Jinggang'ao Expressway for easy access to Huanggang Road and Binhe Avenue.
Shenzhen Bao'an Airport
Located near the Shenzhen section exit of the ShenZhong Passage, accessible via the ShenCen Expressway.
Longgang District
Use the ShenCen Expressway, transfer to the Shenhui Expressway, and exit at Longgang Avenue. Travel time from Zhongshan is about 2.5 hours.
Bao'an District
After reaching the Shenzhen section, turn left onto the Guangshen Coastal Expressway and connect to Fuzhou Avenue or the Shenzhen Outer Ring Expressway.
Huiyang District
Drive via the ShenCen Expressway, Jinggang'ao Expressway, Nanping Expressway, and Shuiguan Expressway, then enter Lvzi Avenue and continue along Danzi Avenue.

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Author

Eric Lau

Eric is a content creator for Kwiksure, responsible for writing articles on various topics such as cars, travel, domestic helpers, etc., striving to provide readers with detailed and practical information.

With over 20 years of experience in the media industry and driving, Eric has worked for several newspapers, magazines, and online media outlets. Apart from his passion for writing, he also enjoys the pleasure that driving brings. On average, he drives over 40,000 kilometers per year.

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