Trains on all lines start between 5:30AM. Special lines travel from the city centre to the airport via the Airport Express, and to Disneyland using the Disneyland Resort Line. On the MTR, you can travel to Hong Kong Island, Lantau Island, Kowloon and New Territories using your Octopus card or single journey tickets starting from HK$4.7 per journey. Passengers can purchase single trip or stored value tickets at the station vending machines. It is known for its fast and efficient service, allowing people to get around the city quickly and easily. The MTR subway system is one of the most popular and cheapest transit options in Hong Kong. When you leave Hong Kong, you can return your Octopus card to any MTR station customer service centre to return your refundable initial deposit of HK$50 in addition to the remaining value left on the card.
You can add spending credit to your Octopus card using an Add Value Machine at all MTR stations or ask staff at customer service centres of the MTR, convenience stores, supermarkets or some mini stores in Hong Kong to help you add the value. To use them, simply swipe the card at the entrance and/or exit barrier on the MTR, ferry, bus, or tram. A child Octopus costs HK$70, including HK$50 for deposit and HK$20 to spend instantly for child passengers (3 to 11 years old) and elder passengers (60 years and older) The Octopus can also be used as a cashless form of payment at select shops equipped with Octopus card readers.Īn adult Octopus costs a total of HK$150, including HK$50 for deposit and HK$100 as initial stored credit value. The On-Loan Octopus card can be purchased at any Airport Express Customer Service Centre, any MTR Customer Service Centre (except at Racecourse Station), other Customer Service Centres of public transportation companies, and many convenience stores. The MTR fares using Octopus are usually cheaper than single journey tickets. The benefits of using Octopus card are that you won’t have to spend time buying a single journey ticket at Ticket Issuing Machines or counting the exact number of coins on buses and trams. It was first introduced in Hong Kong in 1997 as a payment method for the MTR system. It can be used on MTR, buses, minibuses, ferries, trams, as well as on a few taxis equipped with Octopus readers.
The Octopus card is Hong Kong’s contactless smart card. Use Octopus cards to pay for Hong Kong public transportation
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the different types of public transportation available for you to get around in Hong Kong including buses, the MTR subway, taxis, tramways, and ferries. One of the most convenient and affordable ways to explore the city is by taking public transportation.
Hong Kong is a vibrant city that offers many options for getting around for all budgets and experiences.
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