Hong Kong Bus

Hong Kong buses
Hong Kong buses

Hong Kong buses have covered almost all the region except some outlying islands. They are very important means of transportation in the Ocean Park, Repulse Bay and Lord Stanley in the south of Hong Kong Island. Almost all the buses running on Hong Kong Island are equipped with air-conditioning. Hong Kong boasts many double-decker buses, where passengers can sit near the front on the top deck, catch all the excitement and feel the pulse of city life. Also, there are night buses scheduled to operate at 0:00 – 6:00 which are good choices for the people arriving at the airport at night. All the night bus numbers start with letter “N”.  
 

Operating Time

Most buses operate from 05:00 to 01:00 the next day. For night buses, they operate from 00:00 to 06:00.
 

Ticket Fare

The fare of Hong Kong bus is set according to the distance which ranges from HKD 8 to HKD 80. And it is displayed on information boards at the bus stops. Almost all the buses in Hong Kong are self-service ticketing and change is not given, so passengers should ensure they are carrying the exact change before boarding. Cash, coin or Octopus Card are all available, but if you pay by Octopus Card, you will enjoy a discount.
 

How to Take a Bus

City buses in Hong Kong are easy to take. Final destinations are shown on the front of the buses both in English and Chinese. You need to wave your hands at the stop when you see the bus. When you are approaching your destination stop, press the electronic buttons fixed in the bus to inform the driver that you want to get off. Otherwise, the driver may not stop. 
 

Bus Stop, Hong Kong
Bus Stop

Main Bus Routes in Hong Kong

2: So Uk Estate - Star Ferry

Main Stops: So Uk Estate (Cheung Sha Wan) - Sham Shui Po (Fuk Wing Street) - Mong Kok (Arran Street) - Yau Ma Tei (Pitt Street) - Cameron Road - Tsim Sha Tsui (Middle Road) -  Hong Kong Cultural Centre - Star Ferry
Operating Time:
     From Star Ferry: 06:15 - 00:35
     From So Uk Estate: 05:30 - 23:50
 Duration: 37min
Frequency: 12-20mins
Ticket Fare: HKD 5.4
 

10: Kennedy Town - North Point Ferry Pier

Main Stops: Kennedy Town - Queen's Road West, Des Voeux Road West - The Landmark, Des Voeux Road Central - Wu Chung House, Queen's Road East - Yag Wan College - Hong Kong Central Library - North Point Ferry Pier
Operating Time:
    From North Point Ferry Pier: 05:30 - 00:00
    From Kennedy Town: 05:30 - 01:05
Frequency: 8-25mins
Ticket Fare: HKD 4.4
 

A 21: Hong Kong International Airport - Hung Hom

Main Stops: Airport - Hong Kong Port of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge - Lantau Link Toll Plaza - Metropark Hotel Mongkok, Lai Chi Kok Road - Sino Centre, Nathan Road - Nathan Hotel, Nathan Road - Cameron Road, Nathan Road - East Tsim Sha Tsui Station, Salisbury Road - Hong Kong Science Museum, Chatham Road South - Hung Hom Station
Operating Time: 05:15 - 00:00
Frequency: 8 - 20 mins
Ticket Fare: HKD 34.6 for the whole journey
 

N122: Mei Foo - Shau Kei Wan

Main Stops: Mei Foo - Tonkin Street, Castle Peak Road - Fuk Wing Street, Yen Chow Street - Mong Kok Centre, Nathan Road - South Pacific Hotel, Morrison Hill Road - Victoria Park, Causeway Road - Ngan Mok Street, King's Road - Cityplaza, King's Road - Shau Kei Wan
Operating Time: 00:10 - 05:45
Frequency:
     From Mei Woo: 00:10, 00:45 - 04:45: 30min; 04:45 - 05:45: 20min
     From Shau Kei Wan: 00:10-00:45: 10min; 00:45-05:45: 30min
Ticket Fare: HKD 9.2-16.6
 

680X: Central (HK Macau Ferry Pier) - Wu Kai Sha

Central (HK Macau Ferry Pier) - Harbour Building, Pier Road - City Hall, Connaught Road Central - Victoria Park, Causeway Road - Yiu On, Hang Hong Street - Ma On Shan Police Station, Ma On Shan Road - Wu Kai Sha
Operating Time:
     From Central (Macau Ferry): 17:55, 18:15, 18:40, 19:05 from Mon. - Sat.; no service on Sun.
     From Wu Kai Sha: 07:05, 07:25, 07:45, 08:05 from Mon. - Sat.; no service on Sun.
Ticket Fare: HKD 7.2-22.9
 

6: Central (Exchange Square) - Stanley Market

 Central - Three Pacific Place, Queen's Road East - Royal Garden, Repulse Bay Road - Repulse Way Beach- Stanley Plaza - Stanley Village
Operating Time:
     From Stanley Village: 06:45 - 23:50
     From Central: 06:00 - 01:00
 Frequency: 12-30min
Ticket Fare: HKD 3.5-10.4
 

Buses to Main Spots

Manly Plaza: 613, 960, 968X, 606, 608, 678, 77, 85, 955, 955, 989, N8, 2, ...
Time Square: 11, 15B, 26, 38, 25A, 5X, 72, 77, 930X, 952, 962, 969, 112, 116 ...
 Kowloon City Plaza: 11D, 11K, 75X, 85, 85A, 85B ...
Pacific Place: 1, 10, 15, 23, 26, 1P, 37A, 40, 5X, 75, 90, 90C, 930, 962, 969B, 97, A17, E11, N90, N930, 
Ocean Park: 260, 6A, 6X, 65
The Museum of Coastal Defense: 85, X8, 82X, N8P
The Police Museum: 15, 15B
 

City Bus Signboard
City Bus Signboard

Big bus in HK has 2 daytime routes to Hong Kong Island and Stanley and 1 night route for Kowloon. Passengers can hop off at any stops on the way. And the buses are all equipped with 10 languages, so passengers can enjoy the trip more.

See Also Hop on Hop off Buses in Hong Kong
 

There are two kinds of Mini Buses, one is in green with fixed routes, schedule, service hours and ticket fare, while another red bus is in a flexible manner. What passengers need to pay attention to is the arrival stop, since there is no broadcast on the bus. Before getting off, they need to push the button or tell the driver.
 

Bus Companies

There are five major bus companies in the city. Tour bus routes of Kowloon Motor Bus Company (KMB) are mainly in Kowloon and New Territories. Citybus Limited (CB) offers special buses to Ocean Park. New World First Bus Company (NWFB) provides buses to many attractions and shopping places in the city. Long Win Bus Corporation Limited and New Lantao Bus Corporation Limited. Long Win Bus Corporation together with KMB is operated by Transport International Corporation Limited. Hong Kong bus routes provided by these companies are carefully devised for the convenience of passengers. Some bus routes have been introduced especially for visitors.

Tram, Hong Kong
Tram
 

Customer Service Centers:

Kowloon Motor Bus Company & Long Win Bus Corporation Limited:

Hung Hom Customer Service Center (10:00–20:00): Cross Harbour Tunnel Bus Interchange, Salisbury Road

Tsim Sha Tsui Customer Service Center (10:00–20:00): Star Ferry Bus Terminus
 
Mei Foo Customer Service Centre (1:00-14:00, 15:00–20:00) : Mei Foo Bus Terminus

Lam Tin MTR Bus Terminus (11:00-14:00, 15:00–20:00): Lam Tin MTR Bus Terminus

Tuen Mun Customer Service Center (11:00-14:00, 15:00–20:00): Tuen Mun Central Bus Terminus

Sha Tin Customer Service Center (11:00-14:00, 15:00-20:00): Sha Tin Central Bus Terminus, 18 Shatin Central Street

Tsuen Wan Customer Service Center (11:00-14:00, 15:00–20:00): Tsuen Wan MTR Station Bus Terminus, Sai Lau Kok Road

Tin Shui Wai Customer Service Center (11:00-14:00, 15:00– 0:00): Tin Heng Estate Bus Terminus
 

Citybus Limited service centers:

Citybus Limited has several customer service centers in Central (Exchange Square) Bus Terminus.
Service Hours: 10:00–14:30 and 15:30–18:15 from Monday to Saturday; 10:00–18:15 on Sundays and public holidays.
 

New World First Bus Company Service Center

NWFB Customer Service Center is located at No.90 Queenway, Admiralty (East).
Service Hours: 11:00-14:00, 15:00–19:00 from Monday to Friday.
 

New Lantao Bus Corporation Limited

Tel: +852-29849848

Further Reading
Hong Kong Ding Ding Tram

- Last updated on Dec. 06, 2023 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on Hong Kong Bus
Asked by Jigar from INDIA | Mar. 28, 2024 00:09Reply
What is best option to travel from hongkong Airport to Zhongshan after 1 pm
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What over night buses from airport to to kwa wan
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Answered by Keith | Mar. 26, 2024 17:47
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Take bus N21 at the GTC of the airport to Cross Harbour Tunnel Bus-Bus Interchange, then transfer to bus N121 to LOK SHAN ROAD TO KWA WAN/Lok Shan Road, Ma Tau Wai Road.
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Airport bus to iclub mongkok hotel anchor street,
May I know if my flight arrive at 11:50 PM (midnight) Which bus should I take and the nearest stop?
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Answered by Marcy | Mar. 20, 2024 02:43
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You can take bus NA21 at the Airport Ground Transportation Center and get off at Ming Kei College, Cherry Street.
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What bus to take from panda Hotel to Airport during 6am?
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Answered by Olivia | Mar. 11, 2024 02:15
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You can travel by bus A31. The first one departs at 05:20.
Asked by Katrina from PHILIPPINES | Feb. 25, 2024 06:00Reply
Night Bus near To Kwa Wan MTR station
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Answered by Mia | Feb. 26, 2024 21:46
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You can take Bus Line A22 from the airport to Lok Shan Road, Ma Tau Wai Roadm which is only about 100 meters away from the To Kwa Wan metro station. It takes about 1 hour and the bus fare costs around HKD 40.
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