Hong Kong Transportation – FAQ

Hong Kong is one of the few cities around the world where public transportation is very well organized and convenient to take. You will be able to get from one end of Hong Kong to another within one hour traveling time and it is absolutely not necessary to rent a car. Using Hong Kong public transportation wisely can make your stay in Hong Kong more comfortable and efficiently.

Hong Kong MTR

One of the major transport-system is the Mass Transit Railway or as locals refer to it – the MTR. As a visitor you will fall in love with the high efficient and convenient subway system. In peak hours (office hours) trains will depart almost every minute from each station and even if you travel off-peak hours you won’t need to wait for more 5 minutes in most cases.
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Star Ferry

The iconic and historic Star Ferry is an attraction itself and is one of the few must-things visitors have to do in Hong Kong. It is not only an inexpensive way to cross Victoria Harbour from side to the other, but also to enjoy some spectacular panoramic views of Hong Kong’s skyline and waterfront.
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Hong Kong Tram

Similar to the Star Ferry, the old Tram is a must-do for Hong Kong visitors. Taking one of the old trams is not only an inexpensive way to discover and explore the lively streets of Hong Kong (one single fare is only HK$ 2.3), but also a good way to feel and breath the colonial history of Hong Kong along the route.
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Hong Kong Taxis

Taxis provide a convenient point-to-point transportation service and compared to other major cities around the world fares can be considered modest. Hong Kong’s taxi environment is very unique that there are three basic taxi services with three different colours, indicating that area of services and visitors can easily identify the right one for his travel needs and purposes.
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Bus Services

Similar to the MTR subway system, Hong Kong has an extensive network of public buses serving the needs of transportation as well as covering almost every area in and around Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s bus service system can be separated into franchised and non-franchised services (the non-franchised service buses are buses for resident or estates services). The franchised bus system currently covers more than 600 routes with a fleet of more than 5500 buses in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong Minibus

Minibus also known as Public Light Buses can be distinguish into Red and Green Minibus. Currently, there are 4,350 Red Minibus and more than 3,000 Green Minibus. The difference between the Red and Green Minibus are not only the area they operate, but also the way how they operate. The Green Minibus run on a scheduled route while the Red ones don’t. So, for most of the outsiders it is not transparent when buses stop and which route they follow.
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Important Information: Eating and drinking are not allowed in all the public transportation.

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