Luohu Port (罗湖口岸) is the classic walking crossing between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, and often the busiest. Official Shenzhen government English hours for the passenger crossing have been 6:30 a.m. to midnight. On the Shenzhen side, Metro Line 1 ends at Luohu, adjoining the port. On the Hong Kong side you come out at Lo Wu, on the East Rail line. Queues can be long at commuting peaks and on holiday weekends; budget more time than the walk itself. This crossing is not, on the current official list, a designated 240-hour visa-free transit port. Confirm hours before you travel.
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Key facts
| Hours (official SZ government English) | 6:30 a.m. to midnight — later than Futian (to 10:30 p.m.) |
|---|---|
| Shenzhen Metro | Line 1, Luohu station, adjoining the port |
| Hong Kong side | Lo Wu, East Rail line |
| Queues | Often the busiest walking crossing. Peak commuting hours and holiday weekends are slow |
| 240-hour transit | Not a designated 240-hour port on the current list |
Hours
On the Shenzhen Municipal Government’s English checkpoints page, Luohu Port passenger hours have been listed as 6:30 a.m. to midnight. That is later than Futian (listed to 10:30 p.m.) and in line with Shenzhen Bay’s passenger hours. Still confirm before a late crossing. Holiday periods can change the picture — either with extra crowds, or with a temporary notice.
The walk, Shenzhen to Hong Kong
Take Shenzhen Metro Line 1 to its eastern terminus, Luohu (罗湖). The port is built into the same complex: follow signs for 口岸, immigration, and Hong Kong, not for the railway station next door unless that is actually your next ticket. You clear Shenzhen exit, walk through the crossing, and clear Hong Kong entry. On the Hong Kong side the station is Lo Wu, on the East Rail line.
This is the historic walking route, and it still feels like one: a long indoor corridor, shops, and, often, a queue. At weekday rush hours and on holiday weekends, the queue is the main cost, not the walk. If you can cross mid-morning or mid-afternoon on a mid-week day, you will usually have a calmer time. Have a Hong Kong Octopus or other accepted payment ready for the MTR; a Shenzhen metro code will not pay it.
The other direction is the same path in reverse. The broader comparison is in our Hong Kong to Shenzhen border guide.
Documents, 240-hour, and the late-night alternative
Carry your passport and know your entry rule. Luohu is not a designated 240-hour visa-free transit port on the official list we have been following. Do not arrive here expecting that endorsement.
If you will miss midnight, Huanggang’s 24-hour joint-clearance facility (opened 12 October 2026) is a possible fallback — confirm how passengers reach it, and what documents it currently accepts, before you depend on it. For a crossing that is often slightly calmer but closes earlier, see Futian. For a co-located “two inspections in one place” crossing, see Shenzhen Bay.
Frequently asked questions
What time does Luohu close?
The Shenzhen government’s English checkpoints page has listed 6:30 a.m. to midnight. Confirm on the day, especially around Chinese New Year and National Day.
Which metro line goes to Luohu Port?
Line 1, the Luohu terminus, is the station you want. Follow signs for the port (口岸) once you are in the station complex.
Is Luohu less crowded than Futian?
Usually the opposite: Luohu / Lo Wu is the traditional busy crossing. Futian is often used as a slightly calmer alternative, but it closes earlier (listed to 10:30 p.m.).
Can I enter China on 240-hour transit at Luohu?
Do not plan on it. Designated Shenzhen-area 240-hour ports have been Bao’an Airport, Shekou and West Kowloon, not this land crossing.