Hongkong Transportation

Air Hong Kong’s International airport at Chek Lap Kok lies 40 km (25 miles) from downtown, on the north end of Lantau Island. The airport provides flights to most major cities in Asia and around the world. Several daily flights travel between Chinese cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Guilin. New arrivals can take the Airport Express train from the airport to Kowloon railway station (19 minutes) or Hong Kong railway station (23 minutes). Free shuttle buses run from these stations to the HK Convention and Exhibition Center and various hotels. The Airport Express operates between 5:50 a.m. to 12:48 a.m. Single journeys range from HKD 60 to HKD 100, depending on your destination. Departing passengers can even check in their bags at the Airport Express Terminal at Hong Kong Station 24 hours to 90 minutes before their flight. Flying to Shenzhen: Some visitors prefer to fly directly to or from Shenzhen, right across the border from Hong Kong, rather than fly directly to Hong Kong. Shenzhen is connected by ferry, bus or via the KCR to Hong Kong. 

Train 

Hong Kong’s Hung Hom Railway station in Kowloon services direct trains to several locations in Guangzhou, as well as Shanghai and Beijing. Remember, passengers without a valid China visa will not be allowed on the train.

Boat

The Macau Ferry Terminal on Hong Kong Island takes passengers to and from Macau. The China Hong Kong Ferry Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui provides ferry service to mainland cities of Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Xiamen and Zhuhai.

Subway and Light Rail The city’s MTR (Mass Transit Railway) runs from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. A single trip costs from HKD 4 to HKD 26. The KCR (Kowloon Canton Railway), Hong Kong’s commuter rail, brings passengers from Kowloon to the Chinese border via the New Territories. The KCR runs from 5:28 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Ticket prices range from HKD 3.5 to HKD 36.5. See Air below for information on the Airport Express.

Tram

Hop on one of Hong Kong Island trams for an exciting trip around town. Single trips costs HKD 3 (pay when exiting in the front). Trams run from Happy Valley to Kennedy Town.

Ferry 

The Star Ferry, connecting Hong Kong Island to Kowloon, is one of the world’s best known ferries, and for good reason. For only HKD 5.30 (less for kids and the elderly or with a monthly fare card) you can take in spectacular views of Hong Kong Harbor. Catch the ferry at the Central or Tsim Sha Tsui docks from 6:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. Ferries also service outlying points such as Lantau and Lamma Islands.

Taxi

Wave down a red taxi in any area of the city. The base rate is HKD 15 (HKD 12 in the New Territories). You will be charged double for any tolls en route. Note that taxis do not, as of now, accept Octopus Cards.

BusCity buses run from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pick up a map of major bus routes at metro stops. Passengers without an Octopus Card need exact change to board the bus (HKD 1.20 to HKD 45, depending on your destination).