Hong Kong boasts a highly developed and sophisticated transport network. Whether by airport express, buses, ferry, or taxi, you can go to & from Hong Kong airport very easily.
Also, there’re plenty of choices for you to get around and have a wonderful glimpse of this city, such as subway, taxi, ferry, bus and tram, etc.
- From/To Airport
- Inter-city Tranfer
- Octopus Card
Ground Transport Service at Arrival Hall, HK Int'l Airport
Airport Express
Public Bus
Hotel Coach
Hotel Limo
Taxi
Mainland Coach
Mainland Limo
Ferry
Rehabus
The Airport Express is a part of Mass Transit Railway system (MTR), linking Hong Kong International Airport to Hong Kong's principle urban areas-- Hong Kong Island's Central and Kowloon. It provides comfortable, business-class seating and seat-back TVs with flight information, news, and entertainment programs.
Most airlines have their In-town Check-in service at both the Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station, where Airport Express passengers can check in from one day in advance up to 90
minutes before take-off. Moreover, passengers at all Airport Express stations can enjoy free porter service that help carry luggage to airport.
All Airport Express Stations offer Free Shuttle Service which well connects the stations and major hotels.
Map of Airport Express Line Network
Fares:
| To/ From: | Fares (One way) | Fares (Round trip) | Frequency | Service Hours: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Station | HK$ 100 | HK$ 180 | every 12 mins | 5:50-0:48 |
| Kowloon Station | HK$ 90 | HK$ 160 | 5:53-0:52 | |
| Tsing Yi Station | HK$ 60 | HK$ 110 | 6:00-0:59 |
Trains run at a frequency of approx 12 minutes.
For full timetable:www.mtr.com.hk/eng/airport_express/timetable_index.htmlNotes:
- Fares for child 3-11 are 50% of above; Child under 3 free
- Round trip ticket valid one month
- Free return journey if made on same day.
Group Ticket Special Promotion
Group Single Journey Tickets are available for groups of 2, 3 or 4 people offering discounts of up to 40%. The group must travel together and tickets are valid only on the day of issue.
Fares:
| To/ From: | Group of 2 | Group of 3 | Group of 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport - Hong Kong or vice-versa | HK$ 160 | HK$ 210 | HK$ 250 |
| Airport - Kowloon or vice-versa | HK$ 140 | HK$ 190 | HK$ 220 |
| Airport - Tsing Yi or vice-versa | HK$ 90 | HK$ 125 | HK$ 150 |
Octopus Card Free MTR Connection
Passengers using Octopus Card to pay for travel on the Airport Express can enjoy free travel on the the whole of the MTR network (including the mainland border stations of Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau) to or from any Airport Express Station provided all connections are made within one hour of each other.
Bus on five routes: Line A, E, N, S, R connects
Hong Kong International Airport to major
locations in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
The fares are less than half the price of the
train fare, and considerably cheaper than a taxi.
Line "A"- Airbus Services
Route: links Airport Passenger Terminal to Hong Kong and Kowloon.
Service Hour: 6:00am-midnight, depart every 15-20 mins
Fare: less than the Airport Express
e.g. A11-Central about 50 mins HK$40
A21- Kowloon about 45 mins HK$33
Line "E"- External Bus Services
Route: links Airport Supporting Area or Tung Chung New Town to Hong Kong and Kowloon
Service Hour: 5:00-midnight, depart every 12-20mins
Fare: the cheapest among all (less faster than Line A)
e.g. E11- Central, Wanchai, or Causeway Bay HK$21
E21- Kowloon HK$14
Line "N"- Overnight Bus Services
Route: Serving the Airport Passenger Terminal, Tung Chung and Urban areas of Hong Kong and Kowloon after midnight
Service Hour: Midnight - 5:00am
Fare: e.g. N11- Tung Chung, Central, Wanchai, or Causeway Bay HK$31
N21-TungChung, Kowloon HK$23
Line"S" - Shuttle Bus to Airport
Route: shuttle service between the Passenger Terminal, Airport Supporting Area, Aircraft Maintenance Area and Tung Chung New Town.
Line"R" - R8
Route: Lantao Link Toll Plaza to Hong Kong Disneyland (Passengers can take any A or E routes to the Lantau Link Toll Plaza and interchange for Route R8 to Hong Kong Disneyland.)
Operating Hour: 6:00am - 0:05am
Fare: e.g. HK$7
For more details:
www.hongkongairport.com/eng/transport/to-from-airport/bus_from_hkia.html
Hotel Coach transfer passengers from Hong Kong International Airport to major hotels at Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and New Territories.
There are some providers for you to choose: SkyeXpress, Airport-Hotelink, Vigor Holdings and Parklane Limousine.
Service Provider:
Service Areas: Major Hotels in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and New Territories.
Airport Counter: Counter 5T031A & 5T009B, Buffer Halls, Terminal 1
Boarding Point: Coach Station, Terminal 2
Tel: (852) 8200 8802
Fares are:
| To Hotels in: | Fares (One way) | Fares (Round trip) | Frequency | Service Hours: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Island | HK$ 140 | HK$ 230 | every 15-30 mins | 6:00-0:00 |
| Kowloon | HK$ 130 | HK$ 210 | 6:15-0:15 | |
| New Territories | HK$ 120 | HK$ 200 | 6:15-0:15 |
Notes:
1. Same price for Adult and child of 3 years old & above
2. No Charges for Child under 3 years old (no occupancy of seat)
3. Each passenger is allowed to carry two pieces of standard size luggage (with total linear dimension up to 158cm), additional luggage is charged of HK$50 per piece.
Service Provider:
Service Areas: over 45 participating hotels in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
Airport Counter: CounterA01& B01, Arrival Hall, Terminal 1
Boarding Point: Coach Station, Terminal 2
Tel: (852) 3193 9333
Fares are:
| To Hotels in: | Fares (One way) | Frequency (Arrival) | Frequency(Departure) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Island | HK$ 150 | every 30 mins | every 30-60 mins |
| Kowloon | HK$ 130 |
For further details: www.trans-island.com.hk/eng/index.html
Service Provider:
Service Areas: major hotels in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon area.
Airport Counter: Counter B12, Arrival Hall, Terminal 1
Boarding Point: Coach Station, Terminal 2
Tel: (852) 2739 8782
Fares are:
| To Hotels in: | Fares (One way) | Frequency (Arrival) | Frequency(Departure) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Island | HK$ 140 | every 30 mins | every 60 mins |
| Kowloon | HK$ 130 |
Notes:
1. Same price for adult and child of 2 years old & above
2. No charge for child under 2 years old (not occupying a seat)
3. Price includes free baggage allowance of one piece of hand-carry baggage and one piece of standard size suitcase.
4. Over size / excess baggage is subject to the storage space availability on the coach and surcharge will be levied.
For further details: www.vigorholding.com/English/aptshuttleupdatednew.html
Service Provider:
Service Areas: 40 selected Hotels in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon area.
Airport Counter: Counter A16 & B16, Terminal 1
Boarding Point: Coach Station, Terminal 2
Tel: (852) 2730 0662
Fares are:
| To Hotels in: | Fares (One way) | Frequency (Arrival) | Frequency(Departure) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Island | HK$ 150 | every 30 mins | every 30-60 mins |
| Kowloon | HK$ 130 |
Notes:
All passengers are allowed to store a maximum of 2 standard-size luggage;
Any additional luggage will have an extra charge HK$50 per piece and is subject to space availability.
For further details: www.hongkonglimo.com/html/rate.html
Service Provider:
Models: Limousine 4-seaters: Mercedes S Class Standard Model
MPV 6/7-seaters: Toyota Alphard
Airport Counter: CounterA01& B01, Arrival Hall, Terminal 1
Boarding Point: Hotel & Travel Agent Limousine Waiting Lounge, Terminal 1
Tel: (852) 3193 9333
Fares :
| 4-seater Mercedes S Class & 6-seater Toyota Alphard | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Area | Hong Kong Island | Kowloon | New Territories |
| Price (per trip) | HK$ 650-750 | HK$ 570-650 | HK$ 550-800 |
Notes:
1. Rates include Lantau Link toll and Tunnel Toll (if necessary)
2. Surcharge at HK$100 per trip for hiring Superior Mercedes Benz S Class or 6-seater MPV and
HK$300 for hiring Deluxe Mercedes Benz S Class
3. Charges for additional pick up / drop off:
- Same Zone: Additional HK$100 / point
- Different Zone: Additional HK$200 / point
For further details: www.trans-island.com.hk/eng/
Service Provider:
Models: Limousine 4-seaters: Benz S320
MPV 6/7-seaters: Toyota Alphard
Airport Counter: Counter B12, Arrival Hall, Terminal 1
Boarding Point: Hotel & Travel Agent Limousine Waiting Lounge, Terminal 1
Tel: (852) 2739 8782
Fares:
| 4-seater Benz S320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Area | Hong Kong Island | Kowloon | New Territories |
| Price (per trip) | HK$ 550-600 | HK$ 490 | HK$ 490-550 |
| 6-seater MPV Toyota Alphard | |||
| Service Area | Hong Kong Island | Kowloon | New Territories |
| Price (per trip) | HK$ 650-700 | HK$ 590 | HK$ 590-650 |
Notes:
1. Driver service tips & luggage handling charges are inclusive.
2. Tunnel tolls and bridge toll for Airport transfer & Local transfer are inclusive.
3. Additional transition charge of HKD100 will be required for each extra stop en-route to
destination.
5. Service between 00:00-06:00 requires extra HKD200.00 per trip.
6. The maximum capacity of luggage compartment is the limit of luggage handling limit.
7. 50% of the invoice value will be charged for cancellation 3 hours before the service. No show will be charged fully.
For further details: www.vigorholding.com/English/limousine.html
Service Provider:
Models: Limousine 4-seaters: Mercedes Benz S320, S350
7-seater Deluxe Van: Toyota Alphard, Nissan Elgrand
Airport Counter: CounterA16 & B16, Arrival Hall, Terminal 1
Boarding Point: Hotel & Travel Agent Limousine Waiting Lounge, Terminal 1
Tel: (852) 2730-0662
Fares are:
| 4-seater Benz S320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Area | Hong Kong Island | Kowloon | New Territories |
| Price (per trip) | HK$ 650-750 | HK$ 550-650 | HK$ 500 / hour |
| 4-seater Benz S350 | |||
| Service Area | Hong Kong Island | Kowloon | New Territories |
| Price (per trip) | HK$ 750-850 | HK$ 650-750 | HK$ 600 / hour |
| 7-seater Deluxe Van : Toyota Alphard, Nissan Elgrand | |||
| Service Area | Hong Kong Island | Kowloon | New Territories |
| Price (per trip) | HK$ 750-850 | HK$ 650-750 | HK$ 600 / hour |
Notes:
All passenger is allowed to store a maximum of 2 standard size luggage, any additional luggage will have an extra charge HK$50 per piece and is subject to space availability.
For further details: www.hongkonglimo.com/html/rate.html
If you take a taxi from or to Hong Kong International Airport, please pay attention to
its color. Three colors -- red, green, and blue---respectly standing for taxis' operating
areas in Hong Kong.
Red- Urban taxi:
Operating Area:
Mainly serve destinations throughout Hong Kong
including the Airport, except the middle
and lower parts of Lantal Island.
Fares are:
| First 2 Kilometers | HK$12.50 |
| Every 0.2KM after the first 2KM | HK$1.20 |
| Waiting time per minute | HK$1.20 |
Green- New Territories Taxi
Operating Area:
only the New Terrirories and specific roads in Lantau
Fares are:
| First 2 Kilometers | HK$12.00 |
| Every 0.2KM after the first 2KM | HK$1.20 |
| Waiting time per minute | HK$1.20 |
Blue - Lantau Taxi:
Operating Area:
only within the Lantau Island including the Airport.
Fares are:
| First 2 Kilometers | HK$12.00 |
| Every 0.2KM after the first 2KM | HK$1.20 |
| Waiting time per minute | HK$1.20 |
Notes:
1. A receipt can be requested.
2. Only Hong Kong Dollars are accepeted
3. Fares do include all bridge tolls and tunnel charges, but exclude the baggage charge.
The extra baggage charge is about HK$5 for each piece.
HK Airport is linked to 8 ports in China's Pearl River Delta (PRD) and Macao via high-speed ferries operated by SkyPier.
Passengers can take the ferries to transit into or out of the PRD without the need to go through immigration procedures or reclaim baggage at HK airport.
Notes:
SkyPier Ferry only runs between HK Airport and ports of PRD and Macao;
Passengers can't transit into Hong Kong from airport via this transport.
The 8 ports includes:
- Dongguan Humen
- Guangzhou Nansha
- Macao (Maritime Ferry Terminal)
- Macao (Taipa)
- Shenzhen Fuyong
- Shenzhen Shekou
- Zhongshan
- Zhuhai Jiuzhou
There are five services providers taking you to Mainland from HK International Airport by coach. Major arrival mainland cities are in Guangzhou Province, other three ones are in Guangxi, Fujian and Xiamen Province. Details of specific routes should be contacted with individual providers(details below). Additional, the boarding point is located at Coach Sation of Terminal 2, and their coach service counters are at Counter C01-C14, Coach Station of Terminal 2.
Service Provider:
Boarding & Ticketing Point: Arrival Concourses CTS Counters A04, A09, C05
Support destinations: Transfer to Guangzhou directly, and other arrival cities are available
Departure Time to Guangzhou:
AM |
07:05 |
08:05 |
09:05 |
10: 05 |
11:05 |
11:55 |
PM |
12:30 |
01:55 |
02:30 |
02:55 |
03:30 |
04:30 |
04:55 |
07:30 |
08:05 |
09:05 |
10:05 |
|
Fares are:
From HK International Airport to: |
Adult |
Child |
Single-way to Huanggang Border |
HK$100/130/150 |
HK$100 |
Other arrivals (PanYu/Country Garden, Shunde) |
about HK$250 |
about HK$200 |
Hotline:
(852)2261-2471
(852)2261-2473
(852)9020-6336
(852)9020-6334
Service Provider:
Boarding & Ticketing Point:Counter C10, Coach Station, Terminal 2
Support destinations: Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Huadu, Taishan, Foshan, Zhongshan, Xinhui,
Shenzhen bao An International Airport, Kaiping etc
Departure Time:
AM |
07:35 |
08:05 |
08:35 |
08: 50 |
09:45 |
10:45 |
11:15 |
12:15 |
PM |
12:40 |
01:15 |
01:45 |
02:30 |
02:45 |
03:00 |
03:15 |
03:45 |
04:15 |
04:45 |
05:30 |
06:15 |
06:45 |
07:00 |
07:15 |
07:20 |
|
07:25 |
07: 45 |
08:45 |
08:50 |
09:50 |
|
|
|
Fare:
From HK International Airport to: |
Adult |
Child |
Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Huadu, Zhongshan |
HK$220 |
HK$170 |
Taishan |
HK$250 |
HK$200 |
Chaoyang, Foshan |
HK$280 |
HK$280 |
Hotline:
(852) 2261 0296
(852) 3193 9333
(852) 2619 1189
Notes:
departure time is a collection of all specific destinations, you had better check for identified arrivals; optional departure time in a whole day to Guangzhou, Shenzhen
Service Provider:
Boarding & Ticketing Point:Counter C13, Coach Station Terminal 2
Support destinations: Shenzhen Airport, Shenzhen Bao An, Guangzhou, Foshan, Jiang Men, Wuzhou.
Departure time: transfer from 7am to 10:20pm, every 20 to 30 minutes
Fare: HK$180 - 200
Hotline: (852) 3197 9390
Service Provider:
Boarding & Ticketing Point: Counter A04, A05, A10, A112, C04
Support destinations:Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan,Foshan, Dongguan
Departure time: transfer from 7am to 10:20pm, every 20 to 30 minute
Hotline: (852) 2261 2566
(852) 3559 1083
(852) 3559 1192
(852) 2261 2588
Service Provider:
Boarding & Ticketing Point: Shenzhen, Jiangmen, Baoan
Support destinations: Shenzhen, Jiangmen, Baoan
Departure time: start from 7am to 23pm, departure every one hour
Hotline: (852) 3197 9091
(852) 2230 3030
400 88 22322(for passengers from mainland)
Notes:
all travellers are required valid travel document/visa for mainland China before boarding
Limousine- direct to/from Guangzhou
Door-to-door luxurious service transfers you can take a private limousine from HK International
Airport to major cities in Guangdong including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Huizhou, Dongguan and Zhongshan.
It is abosolutly faster, more convenient, and comfortable for those travelers who'd like the private and luxurious service. Drivers are fluent English speakers.
There are five service providers:
S.T. Travel: (852) 3197 9312
China Travel Service: (852) 2261 2169
TIL Travel: (852) 2261 2636
Eternal East Tours: (852) 3559 1083
Sinoway (China): (852) 3197 9310
Reservation can be done via the hotlines of the five service providers above.
Service Hours: 7:00 am- 00:00 midnight every day.
Service points: Counter C02-05, Coach Station, and terminal 2.
Models: Sample deluxe cars -- Toyota Alphard,
Standard model of Mercedes Benz;
Fare ranges: HK$1400 - 7200 (depending on distances and extra charges are not included.)
Notes:
all travellers are required valid travel document/visa for mainland China before boarding
Airport Rehabus provided by Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation helps disable or elderly people access to schools, hospitals, clinics, hotels, and scenic spots.
This accessible transport service consists of four types:
Scheduled Route Service Dial-a-Ride Service
Pooled Dial-a-Ride Service Feeder Service
Book the rehabus as early as possible. 7 working days in advance is suggested.
Office Hours: 9:00am-5:00pmHotline for Overseas visitors : (852) 8100 8655
Fax No. : (852) 2855 7106
Website : www.rehabsociety.org.hk
Email : rehabus@rehabsociety.org.hk
Fare:
Half-day trip: HK$1,000 for 4 hours
Full-day trip: HK$2,000, and then HK$250 is charged per hour.
Notes:
1. if service is over 4 hours, a full day payment would be charged;
2. Parking and tunnel charges are exclusive.
"Fast, efficient, convenient, suitable fare and tidy" are all description of MTR (Mass Transit Railway) subway in Hong Kong.
Apart from the Airport Express, there are six lines covering the whole of Hong Kong: the Island, Tsen Wan, Kwun Tong, Tseung Kwan O, Tung CHung and Disneyland Resort.
Besides, the MTR operates a Light Rail system from Yuen Long to Tuen Mun in the New Territories and a city chain between mainland and Hong Kong.
Service Hours: 6:00 am – 1:00 am (different serving time for every line)
Ticket Types: Octups Card & Single Journey Tickets
Fares: One-way ticket range from HK$4- 26 further details of MTR fares
Map: MTR network Map
Most visitors make it as first consideration to explore southern Hong Kong Island and the New Territories.
Double-deckers and coaches are the two main types of Hong Kong Public Buses.
The range of fares is based on the distance and how many sections included.
All routes are operated by private companies. Citybus is one example that operates different large amount route and offers well-equited facilities such as air-conditioner and free WIFI.
Service Areas: All of Hong Kong except outlying islands
Service hour: 6:00 am to 0:00 am
Fares: Single way for per adult range from HK$ 2.5-40
(Exact charge is required)
Minibuses are grouded into green ones and red ones:
Green Mini Buses (GMB) are operated by big companies and more organized, so all routes and fares are fixed; pessengers are required to pay when boarding.
Red Mini Buses are mostly operated by individuls, so the routes and fares are not fixed; passengers are required to pay when getting off.
A minibus can pick up 16 passengers, and it won't stop if full unless someone asks for getting off. If you could speak some Cantonese, this would be your options.
Service Areas: All of Hong Kong, except Lantau Island and Outlying Islands
Service Hours: 24 hours service available for major routes
Fares: HK$2 for adult
HK$1 for child & senior
More for GMB service schedule details
There is no better way to experience hong kong local culture than by hopping on a tram.
It is locally called as "Ding Ding" for its unique sound when driving. As Hong Kong's most ancient mode of transport, the tram has been playing an essential part of Hong Kong Island's daily life for over a century.
The tramway runs from Kennedy Town to Shau Kei Wan along the harbourside of Hong Kong Island, offering one of the best views in town.
Service Areas: Northen part of Hong Kong Island
Service Hours: 6:00am-00:00
Frequency: every 1.5 mins during peak hour on average
Fares: the most economical mode of transportation in Hong Kong
HK$2 for adult
HK$1 for child & senior
Map:
Tram Route Map ( East bound )
Tram Route Map ( West bound )
Operated from 1888, the over 120-year-old Peak Tram has been playing important parts not only within Hong Kong transport network, but also with Hong Kong's history and culture.
It is the best way to get to the Victoria Peak and have a bird's eye view of Hong Kong's cityscape.
Service Hour: 7:00am - 0:00 midnight
Frequency : every 10 to 15 minutes
Ticket Fares: Adult HK$28(single) HK$40(return)
Child (age 3-11) HK$18(single) HK$11(return)
Senior(age 65 or above) HK$18(single) HK$11(return)
Ticket Perchase:
All tickets are sold at Garden Road Peak Tram Lower Terminus or appointed travel agents.
Peak Tram Upper Terminus (The Peak Tower) sells Peak Tram tickets (Return & Single) only
For inquiries : Tel : (852) 2522 0922
Fax : (852) 2849 6237
Email : info@thepeak.com.hk
Taxis in Hong Kong are grouded into 3 types with 3 colors: Red, Green, and Blue.
Different colors represent taxis'different operating areas.
Red- Urban taxi:
Operating Area:
Mainly serve destinations throughout Hong Kong including the Airport, except the middle and lower parts of Lantal Island.
Fares are:
| First 2 Kilometers | HK$15.00 |
| Every 0.2KM after the first 2KM | HK$1.40 |
| Waiting time per minute | HK$1.40 |
Green- New Territories Taxi:
Operating Area:
Only the New Terrirories and specific roads in Lantau
Fares are:
| First 2 Kilometers | HK$15.00 |
| Every 0.2KM after the first 2KM | HK$1.40 |
| Waiting time per minute | HK$1.40 |
Blue - Lantau Taxi:
Operating Area:
Only within the Lantau Island including the Airport.
Fares are:
| First 2 Kilometers | HK$12.00 |
| Every 0.2KM after the first 2KM | HK$1.20 |
| Waiting time per minute | HK$1.20 |
Notes:
1. A receipt can be requested.
2. Fares do include all bridge tolls and tunnel charges, but exclude the baggage charge.
The extra baggage charge is about HK$5 for each piece.
3. Only Hong Kong Dollars are accepeted.
Many regular ferry routes connects Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and Outlying Islands, and also Macau and nearby cities in Mainland China.
Travelling by Star Ferry--
Hong Kong's most scenic mode of transport accross Victoria Harbor-- offers you unforgettable cruise experience.
Star Ferry Fares Service Schedule
Service Hour: Monday-Saturday 7:20am-11:00pm
Sunday & Public Holiday 7:30am-11:00pm
Routes: Central - Tsim SHa Tsui(9 mins) HK$2.20(upper deck)
HK$1.70(lower deck)
Central - Huanghom HK$5.30
Tsim Sha Tsui - Wan Chai HK$2.20
Wan Chai - Huanghom HK$5.30
Check for further details
Octopus card is highly recommended to use on transport in Hong Kong.It is a rechargeable contactless stored value smart card widely used at almost all public transport, and also used for payment at convenience stores, supermarkets, fast-food restaurants, on-street parking meters, car parks, and other point-of-sale applications such as service stations and vending machines.
For more details, please visit: http://www.octopus.com.hk/home/en/index.html
Or call: +852 2266 2222
