As of Sept. 1, 2026, Shenzhen’s Metro network now has 17 operational metro line services, including the Line 6 Branch, operated by Shenzhen Metro Group Co. Ltd. and MTR Corporation (Shenzhen) Ltd. The Longhua Tram and Pingshan SkyShuttle are not included below.

Shenzhen Metro Group Co. Ltd., founded July 31, 1998, is a large-scale sole proprietorship State-owned enterprise (SOE) under the direct management of the city government's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, and is responsible for the construction and operation of Shenzhen's rail transit network. The company's business scope covers construction and operation of the Metro network, investment and financing, resources operation and property management, among others.

The other operator of the city's Metro network is MTR Corporation (Shenzhen) Ltd. that manages Line 4 and Line 13. Founded in March 2004, MTR Shenzhen is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong's MTR Corporation Limited and has been granted franchise rights to the operation of Line 4 for 30 years since its inauguration. The company is also responsible for the investment and construction of the second and third phases of Line 4, also known as the Longhua Line.

Source: Shenzhen Metro

Line 1 (Luobao Line): Luohu-Airport East

Line 1 runs through Luohu, Futian, Nanshan and Bao’an districts. It has 30 stations.

The stations are: Luohu, Guomao, Laojie, Grand Theater, Science Museum, Huaqiang Road, Gangxia, Convention & Exhibition Center, Shopping Park, Xiangmihu, Chegongmiao, Zhuzilin, Qiaocheng East, OCT, Window of the World, Baishizhou, Hi-Tech Park, Shenzhen University, Taoyuan, Daxin, Liyumen, Qianhaiwan, Xin’an, Bao’an Center, Bao’an Stadium, Pingzhou, Xixiang, Gushu, Hourui and Airport East.

Line 2: Chiwan-Liantang

Line 2 runs through Nanshan, Futian, Luohu and Yantian districts. It has 32 stations and operates as a continuous service with Line 8.

The stations are: Chiwan, Shekou Port, Sea World, Shuiwan, Dongjiaotou, Wanxia, Haiyue, Dengliang, Houhai, Keyuan, Hongshuwan, Window of the World, Qiaocheng North, Shenkang, Antuo Hill, Qiaoxiang, Xiangmi, Xiangmei North, Jingtian, Lianhua West, Futian, Civic Center, Gangxia North, Huaqiang North, Yannan, Grand Theater, Hubei, Huangbeiling, Xinxiu, Liantang Checkpoint, Xianhu Road and Liantang.

Line 3 (Longgang Line): Futian Bonded Area-Pingdi Liulian

Line 3 connects Futian, Luohu and Longgang districts. It has 38 stations.

The stations are: Futian Bonded Area, Yitian, Shixia, Shopping Park, Futian, Children’s Palace, Lianhuacun, Huaxin, Tongxinling, Hongling, Laojie, Shaibu, Cuizhu, Tianbei, Shuibei, Caopu, Buji, Mumianwan, Dafen, Danzhutou, Liuyue, Tangkeng, Henggang, Yonghu, He’ao, Universiade, Ailian, Jixiang, Longcheng Square, Nanlian, Shuanglong, Liyuan, Xinsheng, Pingxi, Low Carbon City, Baishitang, Fuping and Pingdi Liulian.

Line 4 (Longhua Line): Futian Checkpoint-Niuhu

Operated by MTR Corporation (Shenzhen) Ltd., Line 4 links Futian and Longhua districts. It has 23 stations.

The stations are: Futian Checkpoint, Fumin, Convention & Exhibition Center, Civic Center, Children’s Palace, Lianhua North, Shangmeilin, Minle, Baishilong, Shenzhen North Station, Hongshan, Shangtang, Longsheng, Longhua, Qinghu, Qinghu North, Zhucun, Xikeng, Changhu, Guanlan, Songyuanxia, Mission Hills and Niuhu.

Line 5 (Huanzhong Line): Chiwan-Grand Theater

Line 5 links Nanshan, Bao’an, Longhua, Longgang and Luohu districts. Following its extension from Huangbeiling to Grand Theater, it now has 37 stations.

The stations are: Chiwan, Liwan, Railway Park, Mawan, Qianwan Park, Qianwan, Guiwan, Qianhaiwan, Linhai, Baohua, Bao’an Center, Fanshen, Lingzhi, Honglang North, Xingdong, Liuxiandong, Xili, University Town, Tanglang, Changlingpi, Shenzhen North Station, Minzhi, Wuhe, Bantian, Yangmei, Shangshuijing, Xiashuijing, Changlong, Buji, Baigelong, Buxin, Tai’an, Yijing, Huangbeiling, Hubei, Dongmen and Grand Theater.

Line 6: Science Museum-Songgang

Line 6 links Futian, Luohu, Longhua, Guangming and Bao’an districts. It has 27 stations.

The stations are: Science Museum, Tongxinling, Sports Center, Bagualing, Yinhu, Hanling, Meilinguan, Shenzhen North Station, Hongshan, Shangfen, Yuanfen, Yangtai Mountain East, Guantian, Shangwu, Changzhen, Fenghuang Town, Guangming Street, Guangming, Science Park, Loucun, Honghuashan, Gongming Square, Heshuikou, Shutianpu, Songgang Park, Xitou and Songgang.

Line 6 Branch: Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology-Guangmingcheng

The Line 6 Branch operates entirely within Guangming District. Following the opening of its second phase, all seven stations are in service.

The stations are: Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhenmei, Guangming, Biyan, Hongqiao Park and Guangmingcheng.

Line 7 (Xili Line): Shenzhen University Lihu Campus-Tai’an

Line 7 runs through Nanshan, Futian and Luohu districts. Following its extension to Shenzhen University Lihu Campus, it now has 29 stations.

The stations are: Shenzhen University Lihu Campus, Peking University, Xili Lake, Xili, Chaguang, Zhuguang, Longjing, Taoyuancun, Shenyun, Antuo Hill, Nonglin, Chegongmiao, Shangsha, Shawei, Shixia, Huanggangcun, Fumin, Huanggang Checkpoint, Chiwei, Huaqiang South, Huaqiang North, Huaxin, Huangmugang, Bagualing, Hongling North, Sungang, Honghu, Tianbei and Tai’an.

Line 8: Wutong Mountain South-Xichong

Line 8 extends from Yantian District into Dapeng New District and operates as a continuous service with Line 2. It has 11 stations.

The stations are: Wutong Mountain South, Shatoujiao, Haishan, Yantian Port West, Shenwai Senior High Campus, Yantian Road, Hong’anwei, Yantianxu, Dameisha, Xiaomeisha and Xichong.

Line 9 (Meilin Line): Qianwan-Wenjin

Line 9 connects Nanshan, Futian and Luohu districts. It has 32 stations.

The stations are: Qianwan, Menghai, Yihai, Lilin, Nanyou West, Nanyou, Nanshan Book City, Shenzhen University South, Yuehaimen, Gaoxin South, Hongshuwan South, Shenwan, Shenzhen Bay Park, Xiasha, Chegongmiao, Xiangmei, Jingtian, Meijing, Xiameilin, Meicun, Shangmeilin, Maling, Yinhu, Nigang, Hongling North, Yuanling, Hongling, Hongling South, Ludancun, Renmin South, Xiangxicun and Wenjin.

Line 10: Futian Checkpoint-Shuangyong Street

Line 10 connects Futian and Longgang districts. It has 24 underground stations.

The stations are: Futian Checkpoint, Fumin, Gangxia, Gangxia North, Lianhuacun, Dongguanling, Maling, Yabao, Nankeng, Guangyayuan, Wuhe, Bantian North, Bei’er Road, Huawei, Gangtou, Xuexiang, Gankeng, Liangmao Hill, Shanglilang, Mugu, Huanancheng, Hehua, Pinghu and Shuangyong Street.

Line 11: Hongling South-Bitou

Line 11 runs from Luohu District through Futian and Nanshan districts to Bao’an District and the airport area. It has 22 stations and is the only Shenzhen Metro line with designated business-class carriages.

The stations are: Hongling South, Huaqiang South, Fuxing, Gangxia North, Futian, Chegongmiao, Hongshuwan South, Houhai, Nanshan, Qianhaiwan, Bao’an, Bihaiwan, Airport, Airport North, Fuyong, Qiaotou, Tangwei, Ma’an Hill, Shajing, Houting, Songgang and Bitou.

Line 12: Zuopaotai East-Songgang

Line 12 connects Shekou in Nanshan District with northern Bao’an District. Following its extension from Waterlands Resort East to Songgang, the fully automated line now has 39 stations.

The stations are: Zuopaotai East, Taiziwan, Sea World, Huaguoshan, Sihai, Nanyou, Nanguang, Nanshan, Taoyuan, Nantou Ancient Town, Zhongshan Park, Tongle South, Xin’an Park, Lingzhi, Shangchuan, Liutang, Bao’an Passenger Transport Station, Baotian 1st Road, Pingluan Hill, Xixiang Taoyuan, Zhongwu South, Huangtian, Xingwei, Airport East, Fuwei, Huaide, Fuyong, Qiaotou West, Fuhai West, Shenzhen World Convention & Exhibition Center, Shenzhen World Convention & Exhibition Center North, Waterlands Resort South, Waterlands Resort East, Haoxiang, Shahao, Shajing Ancient Market, Buyong, Langxia and Songgang.

Line 13: Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint-Lisonglang

Line 13 runs from Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint in Nanshan District to Lisonglang in Guangming District, passing through Bao’an District. It has 26 operational stations.

The stations are: Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint, Talent Park, Houhai, Keyuan, Yuehaimen, Shenzhen University, Gaoxinzhong, Gaoxinbei, Shigu, Liuxiandong, Baiwang, Yingrenshi, Luozu, Shiyan, Shangwu, Hong’ao Park, Guangmingcheng, Deya Road, Fenghuangcheng, Yueliang Road, Jiangwei, Xinzhuang, Gongming Square, Shangcun, Xiacun and Lisonglang.

The planned southern extension from Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint to Dongjiaotou is not yet in operation.

Line 14: Gangxia North-Shatian

Line 14 is a fully automated express metro service connecting Futian, Luohu, Longgang and Pingshan districts. It has 18 underground stations.

The stations are: Gangxia North, Huangmugang, Luohu North, Buji, Shiyaling, Liuyue North, Silian, Ao’bei, Universiade, Zhangbei, Nanyue, Baolong, Jinlong, Pingshanwei, Pingshan Square, Pingshan Center, Kengzi and Shatian.

Line 16: Yuanshan Xikeng-Tianxin

Line 16 connects Longgang and Pingshan districts. Following the opening of its second phase, it now has 32 underground stations.

The stations are: Yuanshan Xikeng, Anliang, Fukeng, Dakang, Yuanshan, Da’an, Jixi, Jinyuan, Universiade, Universiade Center, Longcheng Park, Huanggekeng, Yuyuan, Huilongpu, Shangjing, Shengping, Longyuan, Shuanglong, Xintangwei, Longdong, Baolong Tongle, Pingshan, Xinhe, Liuhe, Pingshanwei, Pinghuan, Dongzong Column Memorial Hall, Shabo, Yanzi Lake, Shijing, Shenzhen Technology University and Tianxin.

Line 20: Airport North-Convention & Exhibition City

Line 20 operates within Bao’an District, connecting Airport North with the Shenzhen World Convention and Exhibition Center area. It has five underground stations.

The stations are: Airport North, Shenzhen World Convention & Exhibition Center South, Shenzhen World Convention & Exhibition Center, Shenzhen World Convention & Exhibition Center North and Convention & Exhibition City.

Tickets:

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For details, please visit its official website: https://www.szmc.net/szmc_en/Tickets_and_Fares/Ticket_Types/

Service hotline: Shenzhen Metro: (0755) 88960600