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Airport transport comparison

Train, bus, taxi, private car and coach for your district.

Airport Express

Best fit
Est. time
34–49 min
Indicative cost
HK$120 per person + MTR
Luggage
Good

Fastest train. Fare by Octopus, contactless card or QR; paper tickets cost HK$7–10 more. Group tickets for 2–4 people cost less per head.

Official information ↗Verified 6 Oct 2026

MTR (S1 bus + Tung Chung Line)

Est. time
60–95 min
Indicative cost
HK$20–45 per person
Luggage
Difficult

Cheapest rail: S1 bus to Tung Chung, then the Tung Chung Line. Stairs and transfers with heavy luggage.

Official information ↗Verified 6 Oct 2026

A11 (Citybus)

Est. time
55–75 min
Indicative cost
HK$40–50 per person
Luggage
Manageable

Best value. Luggage racks near the door; routes and fares change, so check the operator's page.

Official information ↗Verified 6 Oct 2026

Taxi

Est. time
35–45 min
Indicative cost
HK$360–420
Luggage
Good

Door to door. Metered, plus a small charge per piece of luggage in the boot. Red urban taxis serve most destinations.

Official information ↗Verified 6 Oct 2026

Private car (pre-booked)

Est. time
35–45 min
Indicative cost
HK$470–760
Luggage
Good

Pre-booked car or van with a named driver. Agree the total price in writing, including tolls and waiting time.

Official information ↗Request AssistanceVerified 6 Oct 2026

Coach or minibus with driver

Est. time
35–60 min
Indicative cost
HK$1,200–2,000
Luggage
Good

For groups of 8+ with luggage: hire a coach or a 16–19 seat minibus with driver. Book 3–7 days ahead.

Official information ↗Request AssistanceVerified 6 Oct 2026

Indicative estimates. Prices change and vary by lifestyle; confirm before you commit.

Information checked on 6 Oct 2026. Rules, fees and schedules may change. Confirm with the relevant official authority before acting.