10 Cities Near Kowloon + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Kowloon, HK, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Shenzhen, Danshui, Zhuhai.
The closest notable city to Kowloon, HK is Shenzhen, about 17 mi (28 km) away — roughly 34 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen | 17 mi / 28 km | 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Danshui | 38 mi / 61 km | 1 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Zhuhai | 39 mi / 63 km | 1 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Humen | 48 mi / 77 km | 1 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Shiqi | 53 mi / 85 km | 1 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Dongguan | 56 mi / 90 km | 1 hr 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Huizhou | 57 mi / 92 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Pingshan | 58 mi / 93 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Shiqiao | 68 mi / 110 km | 2 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Licheng | 71 mi / 115 km | 2 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Kowloon
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Shenzhen, Danshui, Zhuhai, Humen, Shiqi. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Kowloon include Shenzhen, Danshui, Zhuhai, Humen, Shiqi. The closest is Shenzhen, about 17 miles (28 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.