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Transportation in Hong Kong
Getting There By Air There are flights to Hong Kong from virtually everywhere in the world. Hong Kong with its predominant location made Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) a super hub in Asia and the gateway to inland China. Hong Kong International Airport is world class. Sixty airlines fly to 140 locations around the world. HKIA connects to 40 inland destinations and flies shuttles between Taiwan and the mainland. Airlines schedule 4 to 6 flights to Hong Kong daily from major Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. These are considered as international flights. HKIA hosts numerous services. Hong Kong Tourist Board provides city information. Hong Kong Hotel Association provides selective hotel reservation service for free. Airport Express: special fast vehicle service connecting airport to the heart of Hong Kong; service time from 05:50 to 01:15 (the express runs every 12 minutes); 23 minutes travel time. In addition, Hong Kong and Kowloon Stations offer free check-in service and buses. Check-in service allows passengers to check in at Hong Kong Station or Kowloon Station of Airport Express located in downtown area at least 90 minutes prior to flight departure. Free buses take passengers to the most famous hotels. Airport Bus: Airport Bus is cheaper than Airport Express. There are totally some 6 lines including Line A (open hours 06:00 to 01:00, 15-20 minutes), Line E (05:30 to 24:00, 12-20 minutes), Line N (24-hour service), Lines S, R and DB. Every line runs buses to downtown Hong Kong or to New Territories, the famous Central Wan, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, etc. on Hong Kong Island; Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, etc. in Kowloon. Ferry Passengers can also take a ferry to downtown Hong Kong. You can take Bus No. S56 (the bus runs every 20-30 minutes) at Airport Passenger Terminal to Tung Chung Development Ferry Pier. Ferries (the ferry runs about every 20 to 30 minutes) to Tuen Mun (New Territories). It is convenient for tourists to buy an Octopus card which is a recharged card and can be used on trains, buses, trams, 7-Elevens, fast food restaurants and even Starbucks. You can buy it at Ticket offices of the railway from Kowloon to Guangzhou, Hong Kong Metro Customer Center and Airport Express Customer Center. By Train You can travel by train from several cities in mainland China and arrive in Hong Kong's Hung Hom Railway station in Kowloon. The Kowloon-Canton Railway East Rail runs between Hung Hom in Kowloon and the Luohu in Shenzhen, Foshan, Zhaoqing, Dongguan of Guangdong Province and Guangzhou East Railway Station, Shanghai and Beijing West Railway Station, etc., linking mainland China to Hong Kong. Traveling by train is a good alternative for casual budget-conscious travelers as the train ticket price is one-third that of an air ticket. The Beijing-Kowloon train journey takes 25 hours and about 26 hours from Shanghai. For those who prefer train to air, this journey is a wonderful sightseeing opportunity. The peak train travels are at Spring Festival and summer holiday. Tickets may be booked up to two months in advance at Beijing West Railway Station and Shanghai Railway Station. Some sales offices have 10-day advance bookings available. Ask hotel reception for assistance with train travel. Twelve scheduled trains ply daily each way between Guangzhou East Station and Hong Kong. The journey lasts about 2 hours. Tickets for same-day travel are sold at the railway station and are also available 20 days ahead. Departure times and prices may be subject to change. Please check before taking the train. By Bus Bus travel is popular with visitors from mainland China, the Pearl River Delta, Guangdong Province. Coach service picks up and drops off passengers at hotels in major cities for a trip to Hong Kong. Tourists can take buses from Shenzhen, Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Dongguan, Guangzhou, Taishan, Xinhui, Zhongshan, Foshan, Huadu, Yangjiang, Chaoyang, etc. to Hong Kong International Airport. Trans-Island Limousine Service Limited also offers bus service from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Hong Kong; hours 09:30 to 22:00, the bus starts every 30 minutes. The bus stops at MTR Prince Edward Station and Wan Chai Pier in Hong Kong. By Sea Turbo JET: offers 24-hour service; drinks and food are available. Visitors can take the jet at Hong Kong Shun Tak Center or Macau Ferry Terminal. In addition, Hong Kong International Airport also offers Airport Turbo JET to Macau, a journey of about 45 minutes. If you take the jet at the airport, it is not necessary to be processed as entering or leaving a country. A simple check releases passengers directly to Macau. Inquiring: 853-7907039 (Macau), 852-2859 3333 (Hong Kong) Catamarans: Hong Kong First Ferry operates catamarans between China Ferry Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui and Macau Ferry Terminal. It takes about 70 minutes for one way and such catamarans starts about every 30 minutes. Inquiring: 853-726 301 (Macau) 852-2516 9581 (Hong Kong) Transportation among cities From Kowloon to Macao By boat: China Ferry Terminal (Canton Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui) to Macau Ferry Terminal New World First Ferry: Departures every 30 minutes from 7am to 5:30am, Mon to Fri; 7 am to 12 pm Sat & Sun. HKD 133/238 with ordinary/deluxe class from Monday to Friday; HKD 148/168 with ordinary/deluxe class from Saturday to Sunday. Details: http://www.nwff.com.hk/english/schedule/search_route.asp Turbojet: Departures every 15 minutes from 7 am to 11:59 pm. HKD 134/236 with economy/super class. Details: http://www.turbojetseaexpress.com.hk/eng/schedule/prd.html From Hong Kong Island to Macao By boat: Macau Ferry Pier (200 Connaught Rd, Sheung Wan) Turbojet operates three types of vessels that take between 55 and 65 minutes. From Hong Kong International Airport to Macao Turbojet: Departures from 10:50 am to 10 pm with HKD180/280 on economy/super class. Details: http://www.turbojetseaexpress.com.hk/eng/schedule/airport.html. From Kowloon to Shenzhen Airport By boat: Turbojet runs service at 8:45 daily which will departs at China Ferry Terminal with the cost of HKD 208 on economy class. Upon arrival at Shenzhen Airport Fu Yong Ferry Terminal, you will be transferred to the airport by bus within 10 minutes. By train: Take the KCR East Rail at Hung Hom with the cost of HKD33 and spend 40 minutes to Lo Wu in Shenzhen, and clear the customs there. Take a taxi or airport shuttle bus to Shenzhen airport with 50 minutes. From Hong Kong Island to Shenzhen Airport By boat: Turbojet runs service at 8 am and 6 pm daily which will departs at Macau Ferry Pier at Centre with the cost of HKD 208 on economy class. Upon arrival at Shenzhen Airport Fu Yong Ferry Terminal, you will be transferred to the airport by bus within 10 minutes. From Hong Kong International Airport to Shenzhen Airport By boat: Turbojet runs service from 10:15 am to 7:50 pm with the cost of HKD 280/380 on economy/super class. Upon arrival at Shenzhen Airport Fu Yong Ferry Terminal, you will be transferred to the airport by bus within 10 minutes. From Hong Kong to Guangzhou By boat: Boat service is available at China Ferry Terminal to Lianhuashan Ferry in Guangzhou. The boat trip takes 2 hours, and then free transfer to Guangzhou. By train: Take KCR train at Hung Hom with the cost of HKD 190/230 on economy/super class. The journey takes approximately 2 hours. Useful links: Turbojet: http://www.turbojet.com.hk/eng/home/index.html New World First Ferry: http://www.nwff.com.hk/english/schedule/brs000000.asp Getting Around Taxi A taxi is the ideal vehicle for short-runs. There are three colors of taxis in Hong Kong. Red ones can cover most Hong Kong destinations except Tung Chung Road and roads in south Lantau Island. Green cabs run around in New Territories and on some appointed roads on Lantau Island. Blue taxis serve most destinations on Lantau Island. If you are planning to go to New Territories or Lantau Island, choose a green or blue taxi as more reasonably priced than red. All the taxis can touch Hong Kong International Airport but may not be available in Discovery Bay. Roads with painted double yellow lines are forbidden zones for picking up passengers; you cannot take a taxi here. During rush hours, taxis may stop in front of some hotels. Always ask for the bill before leaving the taxi as the car number is listed on it. If you are not satisfied with the service or you left something in the car, you can complain through 852-28899999. Tram Do not miss the tram ride in Hong Kong, which has one of the world's oldest tram systems. You get to see busy downtown either at street level or from the upper deck. At present there are six tram lines: North Point to Whitty Street, Causeway Bay to Sheung Wan, Shau Kei Wan to Sheung Wan, Shau Kei Wan to Happy Valley, Kennedy Town, Kennedy Town to Causeway Bay. Ferry A ferry ride between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon is exciting. The Star Ferry Company, one of the most popular in Hong Kong, takes you between Sheung Wan and Tsim Sha Tsui and offers opportunity to appreciate a wonderful view of Victoria Bay. By subway (MTR) The MTR (Mass Transit Railway) is in operation between 6:00 am and 1:00 am the next day. It is very convenient for getting around Hong Kong and visiting many of its attractions. By train (KCR) The KCR (Kowloon Canton Railway) provides a commuter train service from Kowloon, through the New territories and to the boundary with Mainland China. Public Bus Bus routes serve Hong Kong well. Most buses are double-deckers. Directions are in Chinese and English. An Octopus card can also be used on buses. Mini Bus Mini buses are color-coded. The green ones operate regular routes with fixed fare and an Octopus card is available. The red ones operate without fixed charge or routes. Drivers generally do not speak English and will stop only on request. Peak Tramway This tramway takes tourists to Victoria Peak from Garden Road at Central. The service hours are from 07:00 to 24:00. Transport Tip: Please note that cars drive on the left hand side of the road in Hong Kong. People in Hong Kong tend to drive very fast, so please be careful when crossing the street.

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