Public Transport System

OCTOPUS CARD, MTR, TAXIS, BUSES & MINIBUSES, FERRIES, TRAMS

Cleanliness and Efficiency

Transportation: - High, Efficiency: - Medium

Mode & Cost of Transports

OCTOPUS CARD: -

The Octopus card is a contactless smart card and is mostly used to pay for rides on the MTR, buses, minibusses, ferries, trams and on a few taxis equipped with Octopus readers. It was introduced in 1997 as a payment method on the MTR. But since then, thanks to its popularity with locals and tourists, it was transformed into a payment system, which is used to collect fares on almost all modes of public transport, and also for payments in shops, department stores, supermarkets, fast food and retail outlets, bookstores, convenience stores, cinemas, public swimming pools, car parks, schools and other places provided with Octopus readers. 

The On-Loan Octopus card is a rechargeable stored value card and is perfect for tourists. Available types: Adult, Child, Elder, and Personalised. To purchase an On-Loan card, a passport or any other identification is not required, except Personalised. The card comes with a refundable deposit of HK$50, which will be returned to you together with the remaining value when you return it.

Adult: - HK$150 = Deposit $50 + Initial stored value $100

Child (3-11): - HK$70 = Deposit $50 + Initial stored value $20

Elder: - HK$70 = Deposit $50 + Initial stored value $20

MTR: -

The MTR fare starts from HK$3.5 (Adult) and is calculated based on the distance traveled (final destination). Also, it depends on the age and method of payment. For example:

A ride from Causeway Bay to Mong Kok takes ~16 mins and costs:

Octopus Card

Adult: -$10.8

Child: -$5.4

Elderly: -$2

Single Journey Ticket

Adult: -$12

Child: -$5.5

Elderly$5.5

A ride from Causeway Bay to Disneyland Resort takes ~44 mins and costs:

Octopus Card

Adult: -$23.4

Child: -$11.7

Elderly$2

Single Journey Ticket

$26

Adult: -Child: -$13.5

Elderly$13.5

TAXIS: -

The taxi fare depends on the distance traveled, plus additional charges, if any. Also, it varies depending on the type of taxi.
The fare for red taxis starts from HK$20 and covers the first two kilometers. Every subsequent 200 meters or every minute of waiting cost HK$1.5. When the amount reaches HK$72.5, every subsequent 200 meters or 1 minute will cost HK$1.
The fare for green taxis starts from HK$16.5 and covers the first two kilometers. Every subsequent 200 meters or every minute of waiting cost HK$1.3. When the amount reaches HK$55.5, every subsequent 200 meters or 1 minute will cost HK$1.
The fare for blue taxis starts from HK$15 and covers the first two kilometers. Every subsequent 200 meters or every minute of waiting cost HK$1.3. When the amount reaches HK$132, every subsequent 200 meters or 1 minute will cost HK$1.2.

BUSES & MINIBUSES: -

Victoria Peak is a must-see attraction in Hong Kong and tourists have an option of the Peak Tram, a taxi or a bus. How to get there - bus routes no. 15 and 15B.

Get on the bus no. 15 in Central or Admiralty at the following bus stops - Central Pier 5 (outside Central Pier 5), Central Exchange Square (inside Exchange Square), City Hall (outside City Hall) or Admiralty Station Queensway (near Admiralty Station Exit C1). The fare is HK$9.8 and buses run every 7-15 minutes.

Ocean Park is located on the southern side of Hong Kong Island in Wong Chuk Hang and is one of the top marine parks in Southeast Asia. How to get there - bus route no. 629.

Get on the bus no. 629 at Admiralty (West) Bus Terminus (near Admiralty Station Exit B). The route is serviced daily from 09:00 am to 04:00 pm with a frequency of 10-15 minutes. The fare is HK$10.6.

Use the same route to get back but service hours and frequency may be different.

FERRIES: -

The Star Ferry is not only a cost-effective mode of transportation but also it is a world-famous sightseeing trip between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. There are two routes: Tsim Sha Tsui ‹‹ ›› Central and Tsim Sha Tsui‹‹ ›› Wan Chai. These services across Victoria Harbour run daily from early morning till 11-11: 30 pm with a frequency every 6-20 minutes. The journey takes about 8-10minutes.

Tsim Sha Tsui ‹‹ ›› Central

Monday to Friday

Free for passengers aged 65 or above with Personalised Octopus cards or Elder Octopus cards.

Upper Deck

Adult: -HK$2.5

Child (3-12 years): -HK$1.5

Lower Deck

Adult: -HK$2

Child (3-12 years): -HK$1.4

TRAMS: -

There are 6 tram routes, 120 tram stops and tramways run between Kennedy Town in the west and Shau Kei Wan in the east every day from 6:00 am till midnight. Generally, the frequency on all routes depends on traffic conditions (usually 2-4 minutes). During the rush hours, the trams depart on average every 1.5 minutes.

Passengers can pay for their rides by cash or Octopus card. The fare is very cheap and costs:
Adult - HK$2.3
Child (aged 3 - 11) - HK$1.2
Senior (aged 65 or above) - HK$1.1
The entry to a tram is on the rear side, the exit is on the front side. Pay when you exit the tram. No change is given on trams, so any overpayment will not be refunded.

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