Hong Kong Transportation: How to Get to/from Hong Kong

Hong Kong's transportation network covers sea, land, and air. For travel between Hong Kong and overseas cities, the main option is to take a plane. For travel between the mainland of China and Hong Kong, you can choose trains, ferries, or planes.

When you commute within Hong Kong city, you can take the MTR (subway), taxis, public buses, boats, or choose a private transfer.

High-speed Train

Hong Kong West Kowloon Station is the only railway station in Hong Kong. From there, you can take high-speed trains to many cities in the mainland of china. The farthest you can go is Beijing, and the closest is Shenzhen.

Train Between Hong Kong and Beijing

There is one train per day between Hong Kong and Shanghai. The price for a second-class seat is USD182/CNY1248.

Train Between Hong Kong and Shanghai

There are three trains per day between Hong Kong and Shanghai. The price for a second-class seat is USD170/CNY1159.

Train Between Hong Kong and Guangzhou

There are 60 trains per day between Hong Kong and Guangzhou. The price for a second-class seat is USD32/CNY215.

Train Between Hong Kong and Zhangjiajie

There is one train per day between Hong Kong and Zhangjiajie. The price for a second-class seat is USD112/CNY769.

The train schedule above is for reference only. You can check more train options on China Train Booking.

Related Reading: Hong Kong to Zhangjiajie and Hong Kong to Guilin

Plane

Flights to or from Hong Kong all use Hong Kong International Airport, which is about 30 kilometers from the city center.

This airport not only offers international routes connecting Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania, but also provides flights to many cities in the mainland of china.

Domestic Flight

From Hong Kong International Airport, you can travel to and from 51 mainland Chinese cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Kunming, or Chongqing.

International Flight

From Hong Kong International Airport, you can travel to and from 83 overseas cities, such as New York, Los Angeles, Sydney, Singapore, and Tokyo.

Ferry

Hong Kong's ferries are divided into 3 types. The first type is the ferry within Hong Kong, which mainly connects Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula.

The second type is the Hong Kong outbound ferry, which connects the city center of Hong Kong with the outlying islands, such as Cheung Chau, Lamma Island, and Lantau Island.

The third type is the cross-border ferry, which connects Hong Kong with Macau and cities in the mainland of china.

Mass Transit Railway

The MTR is the backbone of Hong Kong's transportation system, known worldwide for its efficiency, cleanliness, and punctuality. There are 10 subway lines in operation, covering almost all the major areas of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories.

• Kwun Tong Line: Runs between Whampoa Station and Tiu Keng Leng Station, with 17 stations.
• Tsuen Wan Line: Runs between Central Station and Tsuen Wan Station, with 16 stations.
• Island Line: Runs between Kennedy Town Station and Chai Wan Station, with 17 stations.
• Tung Chung Line: Runs between Hong Kong Station and Tung Chung Station, with 8 stations.
• Tseung Kwan O Line: Runs between North Point Station and Po Lam or LOHAS Park Station, with 8 stations.
• Disneyland Line: Runs between Sunny Bay Station and Disneyland Resort Station, with 2 stations.
• Airport Express: Runs between Hong Kong Station and AsiaWorld-Expo Station, with 5 stations.
• Tuen Ma Line: Runs between Tuen Mun Station and Wu Kai Sha Station, with 27 stations.
• South Island Line: Runs between Admiralty Station and South Horizons Station, with 5 stations.
• East Rail Line: Runs between Admiralty Station and Lok Ma Chau Station, with 16 stations.

Bus

Hong Kong's main buses are operated by 4 companies: KMB, Long Win, Citybus, and NLB. Their routes cover the whole territory, and all bus stops have clear signs and route information.

You need to board through the front door and pay the fare. You can pay with cash, an Octopus card, or by scanning a QR code. Before you stop, you must press the bell; otherwise, the bus will not stop.

Central: KMB 914, NWFB 914, Citybus E11A, Citybus A11, Citybus E11B

Mong Kok: KMB 46, KMB 36B, KMB 18, KMB 914, NWFB 914

Victoria Harbour: KMB 369X, KMB 260X, Citybus 973, KMB 271, KMB 21

Victoria Peak: NWFB 15, NWFB 15B, NWFB X15

Minibuse

Minibuses are divided into red minibuses and green minibuses. Green minibuses have fixed routes and fixed fares, and you pay when you get off. Red minibuses are more flexible; their routes and prices may not be fixed.

These minibuses usually do not allow standing passengers. Everyone has a seat after boarding.

There are no clear stop announcements inside the minibus. You need to pay attention to whether you have reached your destination or call out to the driver to stop in advance.

If you are worried about getting on the wrong bus or getting lost, it is recommended that you take the MTR or a regular bus.

Sightseeing Bus

Hong Kong's sightseeing buses have an open-top double-decker design, allowing you to enjoy the city's scenery without any obstruction while feeling the gentle breeze.

Airport Bus

Airport buses are the fastest way to travel between Hong Kong Airport and the city center, besides the MTR. They have multiple routes that go directly to Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, and the New Territories, and the fares are affordable.

Cross-border Bus

Cross-border buses from Hong Kong mainly go to Macau and to 11 cities in Guangdong Province, including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Foshan.

Buses from Hong Kong to Zhuhai and Macau travel via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, while buses to Guangzhou and Shenzhen mainly go through the Shenzhen Bay Port and Liantang Port.

Tram

Hong Kong's trams are called ding ding because of the sound they make while moving. In a fast-paced city like Hong Kong, the trams are very slow. The fare is cheap-only HK$3for the whole ride.

Please note that the trams do not announce stops, but they stop at every stop. It's best to pay attention so you don't miss your stop. Trams only run on Hong Kong Island, with 6 lines in operation.

• Blue Line: Kennedy Town (west) to Happy Valley (east)
• Purple Line: Kennedy Town (west) to Shau Kei Wan (east)
• Orange Line: Shek Tong Tsui (west) to Causeway Bay (east)
• Dark Green Line: Shek Tong Tsui (west) to North Point (east)
• Light Green Line: Sheung Wan (west) to Shau Kei Wan (east)
• Red Line: Happy Valley (west) to Shau Kei Wan (east)

Light Rail

Hong Kong has 17 light rail lines in operation, mainly running in the Tuen Mun District and the Yuen Long District.

When taking the light rail, you need to tap your Octopus card or buy a single‑journey ticket.

• 505: Runs between San Shing and Siu Hong. 16 stations on the northbound route, 14 stations on the southbound route. 
• 507: Runs between Tuen Mun Ferry Pier and Tin King. It has 16 stations. 
• 610: Runs between Yuen Long and Tuen Mun Ferry Pier (Central Line). It has 26 stations. 
• 614: Runs between Tuen Mun Ferry Pier and Yuen Long (East Line). It has 24 stations. 
• 614P: Runs between Tuen Mun Ferry Pier and Siu Hong (East Line). It has 13 stations. 
• 615: Runs between Yuen Long and Tuen Mun Ferry Pier. It has 26 stations. 
• 615P: Runs between Tuen Mun Ferry Pier and Siu Hong (West Line). It has 16 stations. 
• 705: Runs as a counter‑clockwise loop in Tin Shui Wai. It has 15 stations. 
• 706: Runs as a clockwise loop in Tin Shui Wai. It has 15 stations. 
• 751: Runs between Yau Oi and Tin Yat. 23 stations on the northbound route, 22 stations on the southbound route. 
• 761P: Runs between Yuen Long and Tin Yat. It has 14 stations. 
• 751P: Runs between Tin Shui Wai and Tin Wai. It has 9 stations. 
• 506P: One‑way route from Tuen Mun Ferry Pier to Siu Hong. It has 15 stations. 
• 507P: One‑way route from Tuen Mun Ferry Pier to Siu Hong. It has 19 stations. 
• 720: One‑way route from Siu Hong to Tin Wing. It has 11 stations. 
• Light Rail Discovery Tuen Mun Line: Runs between Siu Hong and Tuen Mun. It has 12 stations.
• Light Rail Discovery Yuen Long Line: Runs between Yuen Long and Tin Yat. It has10 stations.

Taxi

Hong Kong's taxis are divided by body color according to their operating areas: red taxis can run anywhere in Hong Kong, green taxis mainly serve the New Territories, and blue taxis operate primarily on Lantau Island.

The fare rates vary by color as well. When they are empty, you can hail any of them by raising your hand.

Cabel Car

Hong Kong has 2 cable car lines in operation, one to Victoria Peak and the other to Lantau Island.

Peak Tram: You can walk about 5 minutes from Exit J2 of Hong Kong Central Station to the Peak Tram station, then take the tram directly to the top of Victoria Peak for a panoramic view of Victoria Harbour. A round-trip ticket costs HK$108, and a one-way ticket costs HK$76.

Ngong Ping 360: The Ngong Ping Cable Car takes you directly to Lantau Island. The boarding point is near the exit of Tung Chung Station-just walk about 3 minutes from the station exit to reach the cable car station. Ticket prices vary by cabin type: a standard cabin costs HK$295, a crystal cabin costs HK$365, and a panoramic cabin costs HK$545.

Private Transfer

The private transfer provided by China Travel is a more efficient and faster way to get around, taking you to any location in Hong Kong. You just need to tell us your destination, and our professional driver will take care of the rest, getting you there efficiently.

Compared to public transportation, private transfer offers more space and greater privacy, making it an ideal choice for getting around Hong Kong.

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