Futian Checkpoint (福田口岸, Futian Port) is a major land crossing between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Official Shenzhen government English hours for the passenger crossing have been 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. — earlier than Luohu and Shenzhen Bay, which is the fact that catches late travellers. On the Shenzhen side, Metro Line 4 runs into the port inspection area; Line 10 serves the port at Exit C, and the two lines are not a single inside-the-station connection. On the Hong Kong side you come out at Lok Ma Chau, on the East Rail line. This crossing is not, on the current official list we have, a designated 240-hour visa-free transit port. Confirm hours before you travel; they can change.
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Key facts
| Hours (official SZ government English) | 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Earlier close than Luohu or Shenzhen Bay |
|---|---|
| Shenzhen Metro | Line 4 enters the inspection area. Line 10 is at Exit C. They are not directly connected inside the station |
| Hong Kong side | Lok Ma Chau, East Rail line |
| 240-hour transit | Not a designated 240-hour port on the current list — unlike Bao’an Airport, Shekou, and West Kowloon |
| Your documents | Passport and whatever entry rule you are using, on both sides. A ticket for the metro on each side |
Hours, and why they matter
On the Shenzhen Municipal Government’s English checkpoints page, Futian Port passenger hours have been listed as 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Luohu and Shenzhen Bay have been listed until midnight. If you are coming back from a late dinner in Hong Kong, Futian is the crossing that may already be closed. Confirm the hours before you travel; port notices can change for holidays and construction.
The walk, Shenzhen to Hong Kong
Take the Shenzhen Metro to Futian Port (福田口岸). Line 4 is the line that runs into the inspection area. Line 10 also serves the port, at Exit C; the two lines are not directly connected inside the station, so a transfer between 4 and 10 here is not the same as a cross-platform change downtown. Follow the signs for the port (口岸), immigration, and Hong Kong.
You will clear Shenzhen exit formalities, walk the short land crossing, and clear Hong Kong entry. On the Hong Kong side the station is Lok Ma Chau, on the East Rail line, which runs toward Hung Hom and, with a change, the rest of the MTR. Have your Octopus or other Hong Kong payment ready; a mainland metro code will not pay the MTR.
The other way — Hong Kong to Shenzhen — is the same path in reverse. Our longer Hong Kong to Shenzhen border guide compares the main crossings, including this one.
Documents, and the 240-hour point
Carry your passport, and know which rule you are entering or re-entering China on. Futian is a busy, ordinary land port. It is not, on the official 240-hour list we have been following, a designated port for 240-hour visa-free transit. Those Shenzhen-area ports have been Bao’an Airport, Shekou, and the West Kowloon high-speed rail terminus in Hong Kong. Do not arrive at Futian expecting a 240-hour endorsement.
Queues are longer at weekday commuting peaks and on holiday weekends. Huanggang’s newer 24-hour joint-clearance facility, which opened on 12 October 2026, is a late-night fallback for some travellers — confirm the current passenger rules and how you reach it before you rely on it. For a later close at a classic crossing, see Luohu or Shenzhen Bay.
Frequently asked questions
What time does Futian Checkpoint close?
The Shenzhen government’s English checkpoints page has listed 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. That is earlier than Luohu and Shenzhen Bay (listed to midnight). Confirm on the day, and do not plan to arrive at 10:15 p.m.
Which metro line should I take?
Line 4 is the one that takes you into the inspection area. Line 10 also serves Futian Port, via Exit C, but the two lines are not a seamless in-station transfer. Follow the port signs, not a guess.
Can I use 240-hour visa-free transit at Futian?
Do not plan on it. The designated Shenzhen-area ports for 240-hour transit have been Bao’an Airport, Shekou and West Kowloon. Futian is a land crossing for people who already have a way to enter. See our 240-hour guide.
How does this compare with Luohu?
Luohu closes later (listed to midnight), sits on Line 1, and comes out at Lo Wu on the Hong Kong East Rail. Futian is often less crowded than Lo Wu at peaks, but it closes earlier. Pick for hours and for which metro you are already on.