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Transport from Hong Kong Airport
You can get from Hong Kong Airport to the city center by express train, bus, or taxi. You can also rent a car without a driver. The Hong Kong Airport express reaches the city in 24 minutes, the journey costs is $8. The Hong Kong Airport bus will take you to Hong Kong in 1 hour, and you will have to pay $5 for that. The trip by Hong Kong Airport transfer will take 40 minutes and will cost from $82. The distance between Hong Kong Airport and Hong Kong city center is 34 km.
The Hong Kong Airport train high-speed Hong Kong Airport train are rather comfortable way of getting from the airport to the city, however it makes few stops on the way. The Hong Kong Airport shuttle bus, on the contrary, makes more stops and drives by lots of popular hotels in Hong Kong. The trip by bus from Hong Kong Airport can take up to 2 hours due to possible traffic jams. There are plenty of buses departing from the airport, so check the timetable for each of them in advance. There are daytime and nighttime buses: the second ones have N and NA at the beginning of their names. Bus tickets can be bought from the driver, but note that in this case you will need to have the exact sum of money needed as drivers don't have change. And remember that you can always book a taxi from Hong Kong Airport to city center.
Order a transfer from Hong Kong Airport
Hong Kong – the city of the future
Hong Kong is a city of technologies, unforgettable impressions and emotions. No matter whether you are in this city for the first time or come here each year, Hong Kong will always surprise and impress you. First, tourists usually go to the Avenue of Stars which is a 400 m long pedestrian area. Along it, you can find the sculptures of some famous people, and on the ground – the stars with handprints of celebrities like the ones on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Another interesting place is Victoria Peak which is the highest point in Hong Kong. On the top of it, there is an observation platform offering picturesque views of the city with its scyscrapers, Victoria Harbour, and the Kowloon Peninsula.
Hong Kong Airport express
$8
10min
24min
Couple
The high-speed express train from Hong Kong Airport (Airport Express) runs from the airport to the city from early morning until midnight. The trip duration is 24 minutes, the Hong Kong Airport express fare is $8 (62 HKD). Tickets for the Hong Kong Airport express can be purchased at the ticket office.
Hong Kong Airport express:
Airport Express
Timetable:
from 05:54 a.m. to 00:48 a.m.
Route:
Airport Station – Tsing-Yi Station – Kowloon Station – Hong Kong Station
Travel time:
24min
Waiting time:
10min
Comfort level:
High: roomy cabin, noiseless driving, high speed, room for luggage
Cost:
$8 (62 HKD)
Clients:
businessmen, travellers without small children, young tourists, those who are arriving at daytime
How to find the train station at Hong Kong Airport:
The express train platform is located at the exit from Floor G, near the parking lot №1. To find it at the airport, follow special signs.
Hong Kong Airport bus
$5
10min - 20min
1h
Ind. tourist
There is a large number of buses departing from the airport and taking passengers to different districts of Hong Kong. You should study the location of your hotel before the trip to know which district you will need to go to and choose the appropriate bus. The most popular buses among tourists are №А10, А11, and А12. There are A21, A22, A29 buses that will take you to your hotel without any changes for $4-6 (~ 40 HKD) too. There are also night buses at the airport. You can recognize them by N letter. You will find a dozen of buses, but we chose the most convenient for tourists.
The average journey cost is $5 (40 HKD). The Hong Kong Airport bus fare depends on a bus chosen. The trip duration depends on a route and the traffic on the road and is about 1 hour. Hong Kong Airport shuttle bus tickets can be bought at the special ticket office at the airport or from the driver before boarding.
Hong Kong Airport bus:
Hong Kong Airport shuttle bus №А10, А11, А12, A21, A22 to Hong Kong
Timetable:
№А10: from 06:50 a.m. to 00:20 a.m.
№А11: from 06:10 a.m. to 00:30 a.m.
№А12: from 06:00 a.m. to 00:10 a.m.
№A21: Airport - from 6:00 a.m. to 00:00 a.m.
№A22: Aiport - from 6:00 a.m. to 12:10 a.m.
№A29: Airport - from 8:40am to 12:10 a.m.
Route:
№А10: Airport – Ap Lei Chau
№А11: Airport – North Point Ferry Pier
№А12: Airport – Siu Sai Wan (Island Resort)
№A21: Airport - Nathan Hotel
№A22: Aiport - Lam Tin Station
№A29: Airport - Po Lam Station
Travel time:
1h
Waiting time:
10min - 20min
Comfort level:
Medium: two-storey cabin, luggage rack, names of stops are displayed on the screen
Cost:
№А10: $6 (48 HKD)
№А11: $5 (40 HKD)
№А12: $5.8 (45 HKD)
№A21 $4 (33 HKD)
№A22 $4 (39 HKD)
№A29 $5.3 (42 HKD)
Clients:
those who prefer saving money, travellers without small children, young tourists, those who can orient themselves in unfamiliar areas
How to find the bus stop at Hong Kong Airport:
Go to Floor G (following special signs), pass the train platform, and then you will see the bus stop on the right.
Hong Kong Airport transfer
$82
5min
40min
Family
In case you don't want to use public transport or depend on bus or train timetables, book a Hong Kong Airport transfer online. By taking it, you will get to the city faster (in 40 minutes) and with more comfort. The journey cost starts from $82. A taxi from Hong Kong Airport will suit passengers with lots of suitcases, families with children, and all those who are in a hurry.
Timetable:
24/7
Route:
to your hotel in Hong Kong or private address
Travel time:
40min
Waiting time:
There are lots of taxi drivers at the airport. You will spend not more than 10min choosing a car (in case you don't need any child seats or a minibus for a group of people). Pre-booked transfer: the driver will meet you at the exit from the arrivals area with a nameplate, help you with your luggage and lead you to the car.
Comfort level:
Taxi on the spot: fast journey without stops and other passengers. Private transfer: opportunity to make a pre-payment by card, air-conditioning/heating, fixed journey cost, wide range of car classes, no extra fees for luggage, child seats.
Cost:
from $121 for an Economy-class car
Clients:
businessmen, families with small children, large groups of tourists, aged travellers, those who are in Hong Kong for the first time or are arriving at night
How to find the taxi rank at Hong Kong Airport:
Taxi ranks can be found on the left side of the exit from the arrivals area.
Car rental in Hong Kong
from €121
from 1 day
from 1 year
To rent a car without a driver to get from Hong Kong airport to the city center, provide an IDL, a passport and a credit card. Remember that cars keep to the left here. There are lots of bicycle drivers in Hong Kong. They are always treated with respect and given way as pedestrians. Insurance is included in the price of car rental per day. It’s forbidden to overtake public transport and use dedicated bus lanes. You can rent a car at Hong Kong airport.
How to get from Hong Kong Airport to city center?
To get from Hong Kong Airport to city center, take public transport or book a private transfer. The first option will suit people who are travelling solo and have no large luggage. But if you appreciate comfort, calculate your time precisely and don't like waiting, then a private transfer will be a great choice for you! Have a nice trip!