Air

As a key aviation hub of Asia, Hong Kong is served by more than 80 airlines providing connections to major cities throughout the world. It has the world-class Hong Kong International Airport, which accommodates more than 140 airlines. The flights link Hong Kong with many cities in mainland China, including Shanghai, Beijing, Xiamen, Dalian, Kunming, and Haikou, Ningbo, Fuzhou, Nanjing, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Chongqing, Qingdao, Guangzhou and Wuhan. It also serves flights to many overseas cities, such as Sydney, London, Los Angeles, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, and Paris, etc.

 

Train

After the completion of Jingjiu (Beijing-Kowloon) railway, it is convenient and easy for travelers to go to Hong Kong from mainland China by train. Travelers entering Hong Kong from Mainland China at the Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau checkpoint can take the local MTR (Mass Transit Railway Corporation) train into town after passing through Hong Kong Immigration. MTR runs regular through-train intercity services between Guangdong Province, Beijing and Shanghai. The through train terminus is MTR Hung Hom Station on the Kowloon harbour-front, where travelers go through Hong Kong Immigration control.

 

Coach

It is popular to travel by coach to Hong Kong from Pearl River Delta, Guangdong Province. There are also coach to Hong Kong from Xiamen in Fujian Province and Ganzhou in Jiangxi Province.

 

Ferry

Hong Kong is linked to a number of neighboring ports in China by high-speed ferries serving Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and Hong Kong International Airport off Lantau Island. The terminals are:

Macau Ferry Terminal
202 Connaught Road Central (MTR Sheung Wan Station exit D), Central
TurboJet provides approx. 55-minute service on the Macau route.

China Ferry Terminal
33 Canton Road (MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station exit A1), Kowloon

New World First Ferry provides a 60- to 75-minute service (depending on vessel type) on the Macau route.

TurboJet provides approx. 55-minute service on the Shenzhen Airport route.

Chu Kong Passenger Transport (CKS) provides ferry services between Hong Kong and cities in Guangdong Province.

 

Get Around

Hong Kong is geographically compact and boasts one of the world's most efficient, safe, affordable and frequent public transport systems. Whether by taxi, ferry, bus or tram, you can get around easily and catch wonderful glimpses of the city along the way.

 

Bus

The extensive bus system offers a bewildering number of routes that take you just about anywhere in Hong Kong. Most visitors use the buses to explore the south side of Hong Kong Island and the New Territories. Northern Hong Kong and Kowloon are best explored and well-served by the MTR.

In Central, the most important bus station is on the ground floor under the Exchange Square. From this station, you can catch buses to Aberdeen, Repulse Bay, Stanley and other southern destinations.

 

In Kowloon, the Star Ferry Bus Station is the most useful, with buses to the KCR station and points in eastern and western Kowloon. 

 

Ferry

Hong Kong’s ferries are almost always faster and cheaper than the buses and provide fantastic photo opportunities. The Star Ferry crosses the harbour between Central and Kowloon, taking just 7 minutes. Ferries operate every 5-10 minutes.  

 

Light Rail Transit (LTR)

The LTR is like a modern, air conditioned version of the rickety old tram.  However, the LTR is much faster and runs along the city streets and stops at designated stations. Some routes connect with the MTR routes. 

 

Mass Transit Railway (MTR)

The MTR is clean, fast, safe and easy. It is one of the world’s most modern subway systems. Though it costs a bit more than other forms of public transport, it is the quickest way to get to most destinations. Trains run every 2-4 minutes from 6am to 1am daily on three lines.

 

For short trips, the MTR is not the best value. For example, if you want to cross the harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui to Central, the MTR is about five times the price of the Star Ferry without the views and is only slightly faster. However, if your destination is further away, the MTR is considerably faster than a ferry or bus and about the same price. 

 

Taxi

Hong Kong taxis are not too expensive compared to other major modern cities. With more than 18,000 cruising the streets, taxis are usually easy to flag down, except at bus stops and restricted areas where the curb is painted yellow. Taxis can also be difficult to flag during rush hours. Taxi fares start at around HK$15. If you go through any harbour tunnels, you must pay twice the toll as the driver’s return toll has to be paid as well.

 

Many taxis have a card that lists the top 50 destinations in English, Cantonese and Japanese. This is useful as most drivers don’t speak English. It’s a good idea to have your destination written down in Chinese.

 

Tram

Trams are tall and narrow double-decker streetcars that service northern Hong Kong Island. The trams are not fast, but they are cheap and a fun way to sightsee. The longest route is from Kennedy Town to Shau Kei Wan, taking around 90 minutes. Trams operate between 6am and 1am at 2-7-minute intervals.

 

Octopus Card

In addition, for convenience, use an Octopus Card electronic stored-value card that is accepted on most public transport.

Make use of the Octopus Card, an electronic fare card that is accepted by almost all public transport, and at many restaurants and stores. It's easy and convenient to use, saves time and eliminates need for small change.