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SZXChinaTPL: regional-hop-plan
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Shenzhen, China
Drop-off
Futian CBD (Shenzhen city center)
Pin before customs
Fastest
Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Line) – Airport Station to Futian
metro · 4-8m
Data
Nov 28
Audit
Quick verdict
Fastest into town
Service
Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Line) – Airport Station to Futian
metro
Headway
4-8
Backup
Shenzhen Metro Line 1 – Airport East to Luohu / central corridor · 3-6m
Note
Express metro from Airport Station (Line 11) in the Terminal 3 Ground Transport Center directly to Futian CBD, with onward transfers across the Shenzhen Metro. Trains typically run every few minutes from around 06:00 to 23:30 and take about 30–40 minutes to Futian Station.
Beyond downtown
Shenzhen: Regional Hop Plan
For travelers continuing beyond the main city core. Targets queries likeshenzhen airport busandszx to city centerfor eSIM funnels.
International business
Brief
Ideal for connecting directly into the city’s finance or embassy districts.
Service
Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Line) – Airport Station to Futian
Mode
metro
Freq
4-8m
Note
Express metro from Airport Station (Line 11) in the Terminal 3 Ground Transport Center directly to Futian CBD, with onward transfers across the Shenzhen Metro. Trains typically run every few minutes from around 06:00 to 23:30 and take about 30–40 minutes to Futian Station.
Regional coaches
Brief
Good when you need a one-seat ride into the suburbs or satellite cities.
Service
Shenzhen Airport Express Bus NA1 (Futian–Luohu Line)
Mode
coach
Freq
30m
Note
Overnight airport express bus from the Ground Transport Center near Gate 17 to central Futian and Luohu stops such as Investment Building and Shenzhen Building. Operates roughly 22:30–05:00 with departures about every 30 minutes, useful when the metro is closed.
What locals actually do
Brief
Even locals pad 30 minutes of buffer during peak traffic.
Service
Shenzhen Airport Express Bus NA1 (Futian–Luohu Line)
Mode
coach
Freq
30m
Note
Overnight airport express bus from the Ground Transport Center near Gate 17 to central Futian and Luohu stops such as Investment Building and Shenzhen Building. Operates roughly 22:30–05:00 with departures about every 30 minutes, useful when the metro is closed.
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FAQs
KB
01How do I reach secondary airports or ports?
A
Ride into the main city first, then swap to intercity rail or ferry operators. Booking apps like Trainline, JR East, or obilet list live seat counts.
02What about luggage storage?
A
Use lockers at Shenzhen stations or the airport itself if you need to bounce between hops.