By Bus Or Car
Zhuhai 8 hours, ¥160, Guangzhou, Shenzhen 4-5 hours, ¥150 or Xiamen 4 hours, ¥100. There is fairly new highway that is on par with U.S or European expressways running between Shenzhen and Shantou and beyond. However, food and gas stops are limited so make sure your gas tank is full if you opt to pass a fueling station. Note that restrooms are far below Western standards as well, particularly if you are female.
Some Hong Kong residents prefer to drive these highways in groups of 3-4 cars, as robberies sometimes take place along the road.
The Shantou Regency Hotel operates a coach service from Hong Kong. It takes 5.5 hours and costs ¥180 or HKD200. This can rise to HKD320 or ¥300 during the Lunar New Year period. Tickets can be purchased from the China Travel Service HK and one may board the bus in Sheung Wan, Yau Ma Tei or Fanling Station.
