Hong Kong Transportation

Hong Kong is a geographically compact nation and boasts one of the world's most efficient, safe, affordable and frequent public transport systems. Various transportation modes in Hong Kong include taxi, bus, tram, rail and ferry service, as a result one can get around easily and catch wonderful glimpses of the city. So it's very easy to get around Hong Kong.

Generally, the Octopus card is an essential item in Hong Kong and Octopus + MTR + Buses is the dream team of Hong Kong transportation. One can reach most part of Hong Kong by using them.

The different sectors of Hong Kong Transportation includes

Air Travel: Hong Kong International Airport is served by highly efficient and comprehensive transportation network.

Mass-Transit Railway (MTR): The underground MTR is fast, clean and efficient. Fares range from HK$4 to HK$26 and can be paid with single-journey tickets or travel passes like the Octopus card.

Taxi: Taxis are often the best choice for short distances, taxis are ubiquitous in major areas and fares are comparatively low.

Buses and Minibuses: Bus routes, with double-decker and single-level buses, cover almost all of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. Minibuses are small passenger buses that carry about 16 people. Red minibuses operate on routes that are not always fixed and passengers can get on and off anywhere along the route except where special prohibitions apply.

Ferries: A number of ferries ply the waters of Hong Kong connecting Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the Outlying Islands, Macao and Mainland China.

Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR): The KCR offers commuter train service from Kowloon through the New Territories to the boundary with Mainland China as well as long-distance intercity rail transport into Mainland China.

Trams: Trams shake, rattle and roll along an east-west path across north Hong Kong Island and follow the same tracks they have traveled since 1904. It is much more than just a cheap and convenient way of getting around town.