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Transportations
in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is geographically compact and boasts one of the
world’s most efficient, safe, affordable and frequent public
transport system.
Buses
Double-decker buses, which run from 6am till midnight, cover
most parts of the territory. All are relatively inexpensive,
with fares ranging from HK$ 1.2 to HK$ 45. The fare is paid
on entering the bus; exact fare is required.
Minibuses are yellow with a red stripe. These pick up passengers
and let them off anywhere along a designated route except
at double-decker bus stops and in restricted areas. A sign
on the front (some with the English version below) indicates
the final destination. Fares in urban areas usually range
from HK$1.5 to $18. Pay as you alight; change is given.
Maxicabs are yellow with a green stripe. These run specific
routes and have fixed prices ranging from HK$ 2 to HK$20,
depending on the distance traveled. A sigh on the front
indicates the destination. Pay the exact fare as you get
on.
Bus Routes
There are 3 Bus Companies with overlaping routes.Their single-deck
and double-deck Big Buses also have compettion from Mini
Buses on some routes. Buses require "Exact Change".
An "Octopus Card" solve that problem on most major
transportation including the MTR. Visitors should get one
to use.
Bus Route Numbers give an indication of routing per: Single
& Double Digit numbers don't cross harbour.
1XX indicates via Hung Hom Cross Harbour Tunnel.
6XX indicates via the Eastern Cross Harbour Tunnel.
9XX indicates via the Western Cross Harbour Tunnel.
AXX indicates Airbus (baggage is allowed) to Airport.
EXX indicates to Tung Chung & Airport (no baggage).
Telephone Info (English & Cantonese & Mandarin)
provided by the three Big Bus Companies as follows : City
Bus (2873 - 0818) operates on H.K. Island with some routes
via all three Cross Harbour Tunnels. KMB = Kowloon Motor
Bus (Phone 2745 - 4466) operates mainly on Kowloon Side
Plus via Tunnels. New World First Bus (Telephone to : 2136
- 8888) operates mainly on H.K. Island plus via Tunnels.
Taxi
Taxis are also plentiful and getting around town is generally
quick and easy. As in all major cities, however, it is best
to avoid rush house (08:00am-10:00am and 05:00pm-07:00pm)
Mass Transit Railway (MTR)
Clean, fast and efficient, its mostly underground air-conditioned
trains run along the north coast of Hong Kong Island and
across the harbour where the route splits into east and
west lines in Kowloon.
Kowloon Canton Railway (KCR) and Light Rail (LR)
The KCR mainly seves the New Territories - the KCR East
Rail operates between Hung Hom and the boundary with Mainland
China crossing at Lo Wu while the KCR Light Rail runs between
Yuen Long and Tuen Mun
Airport Express (AEL)
This high-speed rail service takes passengers from the airport
to Hong Kong Station in the Central business district in
just 23 minutes, including two stops on route. Travel time
to Kowloon Station is around 19 minutes. Trains operate
from 6am to 1am daily, at 10-minute intervals.
Ferry
The famous Star Ferry crosses the harbour between Central
and Tsim Sha Tsui daily from 6:30am to 11:30pm. Other ferries,
including high-speed ferries, provide regular services to
the New Territories, the Outlying Islands, mainland China
and Macau.
Tram
Trams have been trundling east-west across Hong Kong Island
since 1904. The double-deckers are a great way to see the
sights at a slow place.
Peak Tram
The first funicular railway in Asia has been modernized
into one of the most advanced train systems in the world.
Climbing up Victoria Peak in just eight minutes.
MAJOR TRANSPORTATION
3 - Day Hong Kong Transport Pass (Airport Express Tourist
Octopus)
Tailored to meet tourists' travel needs, the 3 - day Hong
Kong Transport Pass (Airport Express Torist Octopus) is
ideal for travelling around Hong Kong. Costing only HK$220,
the pass offers one Airport Express single journey between
Hong Kong International Airport and Downtown. It takes only
23 Minutes to reach Central District.
You can also enjoy fast and reliable transport - the Mass
Transit Railway (MTR) - with three - day unlimited rides
on the MTR. An additional HK$20 value can be used on other
transport modes.
Tourist MTR I - Day Pass
With the Tourist MTR I - Day Pass, you can enjoy unlimited
rides on the MTR for just HK$50 (except Airport Express
Line). The whole territory is within your reach, so enjoy
this marvellous new travel experience today!
Transport passes are available at any Airport Express and
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Airport
Information
Hong Kong International Airport
Visitors to Hong Kong are served by one of the world’s largest
and most modern airports. Situated at Chek Lap Kok on Lantau
Island, Hong Kong International Airport truly makes Hong
Kong the gateway to Asia.
Airport Departure Tax
Adults: HK$ 50.00 and Children (12 years old and under)
free
Airport Transportation
A variety of transportation options are available for people
traveling between Hong Kong International Airport and Hong
Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories and Lantau Island:
rail, bus, ferry and taxi services.
Operated by the MTR Corporation, the high-speed Airport
Empress (AEL) rail service takes passengers to Hong Kong
Station in Central, via Tsing Yi and Kowloon, in only 23
minutes. The one-way adult fare from the airport to Hong
Kong Island is HK$ 100. Trains run every 10 minutes from
5:50am to 1:00am daily and free shuttle-bus services to
major hotels are available for AEL users.
There are more than 30 franchised bus routes from the airport,
including nine Airbus services that have fewer stops than
conventional buses. Airbus fares range between HK$14 and
HK$45. Ferry links between Chek Lap Kok Pier and Tuen Mun
Pier in the New Territories run from 6:00am to 11:00pm daily.
Taxis to almost anywhere in Hong Kong are readily available
from the taxi pick-up area. A typical journey between the
airport and Central costs about HK$330 and Tsim Sha Tsui
the fare is HK$270.
Airport
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