Travelling by train from hong kong to Shanghai then 4 nights in Shanghai then cruise to Australia

Hi, you can enjoy 144h visa exemption transit, and you can organize this scheme in Shanghai.

Derek, you cannot use West Kowloon railway station and you have to organize everything before your arrival in Shanghai.

To conclude:

- You can use the train, but a conventional, direct one departing from Hung Hom station in Hong Kong because only that train is eligible for 144 hours visa free transit in Shanghai.

This train is also fine, you can take a soft sleeper or superior soft sleeper class on this train because the traveling time takes 19 hours and 22 minutes. Also, you should have in mind that this train departs every other day.

Hi, We are traveling on the High-Speed train from Hong Kong West Kowloon to Shanghai. Where will we be able to organize the 144 Hour visa free scheme ? Thanks

You cannot. You need a visa in advance from your local embassy/consulate. High speed rail is not eligible for visa-free transit.