The center of Hong Kong is about 40 km from the airport. There are 3 modes of transportation from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to the center of Hong Kong: taxi, train and bus. The most convenient way to get to the city center is to take a taxi at Hong Kong Airport. A taxi ride will cost about 350 Hong Kong dollars, and the journey to the destination will take about 40 minutes.
The fastest type of public transport is the train. Train tickets cost HK$115 and the trip lasts only 24 minutes. An alternative cheap option is a bus. Bus tickets cost HK$40. However, a bus ride to the center of Hong Kong takes more than 1 hour and 15 minutes.
How to get from Hong Kong airport to the center by taxi
The most convenient way to get to the center of Hong Kong is to take a taxi from Hong Kong Airport. There are three types of taxis in Hong Kong: Urban Taxi, New Territories Taxi and Lantau Taxi. When you travel from the airport to the center of Hong Kong, you should take a city taxi. City taxis are painted red and have yellow signs on the roof. Since Hong Kong Airport is very busy, you may have to wait in line to get into a taxi. Without traffic jams, the trip to the city center will take about 40-50 minutes.
Taxi fare from Hong Kong Airport to the city center
There is no single fee for transfer from Hong Kong Airport to Hong Kong City. Therefore, your taxi ride will be calculated by the taximeter depending on the distance. Additional charges may apply for additional baggage and travel fees. However, the estimated cost of the trip will be 350 HKD. Plus 6 HKD per piece of luggage. Plus 50 HKD if you drive through an underwater tunnel.
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How do I get to the taxi stand?
The taxi stand at Hong Kong Airport can be reached via the left ramp outside the arrivals hall.
Taxis are much more convenient than other modes of transport, as they can take you directly to the hotel. In addition, they work around the clock, and the fare will be small if you divide it between friends.
Keep in mind: at the taxi stand, you will see approximate fares for airport transfers to the most popular destinations indicated on billboards and flyers.
Useful tips
- It is highly desirable that the destination address be written in Chinese.
- Never accept taxi services from random people.
- You can only pay in cash in Hong Kong dollars!
- Taxis charge an additional HKD 6 for each luggage space.
- Hong Kong taxis can accommodate up to 4 people. Recently, MAXUS minivan taxis have appeared, which can accommodate up to 6 people. Or 3 people + a lot of luggage!
How to get from Hong Kong airport to the center by train
When it comes to traveling from Hong Kong Airport to the city center, the train is the fastest option. Airport Express trains run from the airport to the metro station Hong Kong Central is up to 6 times per hour, and the travel time is only 24 minutes.
How much does a train from Hong Kong Airport to the city center cost?
Regular one-way train tickets to Hong Kong Subway Station on Hong Kong Island cost HK$115.
Train tickets can be purchased either at automatic ticket machines or at Airport Express customer service centers in the arrivals hall, for cash or using a bank card. You can buy a ticket in advance in the MTR Hong Kong mobile app or on their website. Or at https://www.trip.com/t/aoEZaPqjmY1
How do I get on the train to Hong Kong?
The Airport Express station is located in the terminal building, just 50 meters from the arrivals hall..
The train ride from Hong Kong Airport to Hong Kong city center is very fast and cheap. In addition, Airport Express trains have free Wi-Fi, a TV and sockets for charging electricity.
Hong Kong Metro Map
Useful tips
- Children under 3 years old travel for free.
- Airport Express trains have a business class carriage. You need to pay extra before boarding!
- Airport Express trains have plenty of luggage storage facilities.
How to get from Hong Kong airport to the center by bus
Public buses run from the airport to the center of Hong Kong. The most popular is the A11 bus, which stops at the Hong Kong City Hall, Connaught Road Central. These buses leave the airport every 20 minutes, and the average travel time is more than 1 hour and 15 minutes, as they make several stops.
It is convenient to view the bus route in the Moovit or Google Maps application.
How much does a bus from Hong Kong Airport to the city center cost?
Tickets for a regular bus cost HK$40, and payment is made at the entrance to the bus in Hong Kong dollars in cash. The driver won’t give back!
How do I get to the public transport stop?
City buses depart from the airport’s Ground Transportation Center, which is located just behind the arrivals hall, on the right side.
Cityflyer double-decker city buses offer free Wi-Fi and are equipped with displays and audio alerts that provide important information about each stop in English and Chinese.
There is also the N11 night bus, which runs from the airport to the city center every 30 minutes from 00:50 to 04:50 in the morning. Tickets for N11 cost 3.40 euros (HK$31).
Useful tips
- After getting off the bus, you can use the main MTR metro lines.
- Pay the exact amount to the driver, because he won’t give you change. It is ok.
- It is recommended to purchase an Octopus Card if you plan to travel by bus or train during your stay in the city. Or it is much better to register ALIPAY HK. Read about Alipay in Hong Kong here: www.hong-kong.su/alipayhk
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