How to Get from Hong Kong Airport to City

Hong Kong Airport is more than 35 kilometers (22 miles) away from Central and Kowloon in central downtown. There are 3 ways to travel from Hong Kong airport to city.
 

 Schedule: from 05:50 to 01:13 with an interval of 9 - 12 minutes
 Ticket: Airport Express Customer Service Centre is located between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 where paper ticket is available. Prior online booking for an electronic ticket via the official website also work. Besides, you can tap Octopus Card, China T-Union Transportation Card, Visa or Mastercard to ride.
 Pros & Cons: It's the most efficient way, with a short duration, long operation time, and fixed short headway, unimpeded by possible traffic congestion. But it only boasts 3 stations in downtown; sometimes you need to transfer to other MTR lines or even other tools like a city bus or taxi.
 Recommended to: Tourists with a tight schedule, first-time visitors, business travelers
 Ticket Price (HKD):

To	Single Ticket/ Same Day Round-trip Ticket	Smart Single-trip Ticket
Hong Kong Station	120	130
Kowloon Station	105	115
Tsing Yi Station	73	80
AsiaWorld – Expo Station	6.5	7

Notes:
1. Group tickets are even cheaper options if traveling on a budget in a group or for several days.
2. Children under 3 can get free rides; aged 3-11 can buy a Child Ticket with a 50% discount.
3. Tourists who shuttle back to the airport within the same day enjoy a free ride for the return trip.

 Schedule: 06:00-00:00 for most routes with an interval of 15 - 30 minutes. Night buses serve at around 00:30 - 05:00, usually departing every 1 hour.
 Bus lines: There are about 50 bus lines from Hong Kong Airport to downtown areas, including Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, and Causeway Bay. Buses to Central take about 70 minutes and to Kowloon about 45 - 55 minutes if there is no traffic jam.
 How to take: All buses pick up passengers at Ground Transportation Center of the Airport, with respective boarding lines. Passengers can pay by transit QR code on Alipay or WeChat, cash, Octopus card, or contactless bank cards when getting on buses. If it is the A bus, paper ticket is also offered at ticket windows of the bus terminus.
 Pros & Cons: The airport bus covers most urban areas, including both popular places and remote spots. With an appropriate route, tourists are even able to reach their destination directly without any transfer, and appreciate the street view during the ride, at a lower cost and a moderate duration. Among them, A buses are the most popular for their short duration, while the cheapest E buses serve as the best option for budget travelers. Night buses assist passengers arriving early or late. 
 Suitable for: People with a limited budget but sufficient time, low-pace visitors

 Actually, many hotels around the airport offer a free shuttle, and it often only takes about 5 – 10 minutes on board, suitable for tourists with a short transit in HK. The same is true of those located in Tung Chung, about 5 km (3.1 mi) away from the airport and a 30-minute MTR ride to Hong Kong Disneyland, such as Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung, Four Points by Sheraton Tung Chung, Regala Skycity Hotel, SkyCity Marriott, etc. 

After picking up your luggage upon arrival, find the boarding points following the direction board labeled “Tour/Hotel Coach” and board without any credentials like a hotel order. The operation time is usually around 05:45 – 00:00, covering early and night flights, with an interval of 0.5 – 1 hour. 
 

 Boarding Point: Taxi Station outside the Arrivals Hall to hail a taxi, Car Park 1 for pre-booked taxi, Car Park 4 or entrance to Regal Airport Hotel for online hailing

Taxi is relatively expensive but the most flexible way to transport from Hong Kong airport to city. Passengers can take taxis in three colors:
Red taxis: Also called urban taxis, they leave for downtown areas including Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and New Territories.
Green taxis: Also named New Territories taxis, they mainly serve passengers to New Territories. 
Blue taxis: Known as Lantau taxis, they run in Lantau Island and Chek Lap Kok.

 Recommended to: Family visitors, 3/4-person group
 

To	Red Taxi Fare	Green Taxi Fare	Blue Taxi Fare
Causeway Bay	350 - 400	-	-
Central	360 - 400	-	-
West Kowloon Railway Station	270 - 300	-	-
Sheung Shui MTR Station	330 - 360	-	-
Mong Kok	270 - 290	-	-
Tsim Sha Tsui	280 - 310	-	-
Yau Ma Tei	270 - 300	-	-
Disneyland	160 - 180	150 - 160	150 - 160

  Plan A
Airport Express connects the two hubs conveniently in only 22 minutes. Considering customs clearance and baggage claim at the airport, you need to leave at least 1.5 - 2 hours for the shuttle between, counted from when your plane lands.
1. After completing all procedures at the airport, follow the direction boards to find Airport Express. Buy a ticket at the service center or online, and then check in to take a train.
2. Get off at Kowloon Station after a 22-minute ride at HKD 105.
3. Walk towards Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station. It's worth noting that the two spots are about 750 meters (820 yards) apart, with complex roads between. You are advised to enter a shopping mall called Elements as soon as exiting the MTR Kowloon Station, and follow the instructions for “High Speed Rail" firmly to reach the entrance of the railway station in 10 - 15 minutes.

 Plan B
Take city bus A22 at Airport Ground Transportation Center to Austin Station, Jordan Road, about 400 meters (437.5 yards) from West Kowloon, in 55 minutes at HKD 40.8, or bus E23A, with a duration of 80 minutes and a ticket fare of HKD 18.6. After the bus ride, walk for around 6 minutes to the destination.
  Plan A: First, arrive at downtown Hong Kong Station by Airport Express in about 24 minutes with a ticket fare of HKD 120. Then, walk around 1.1 km (0.7 mi) to reach Garden Road Peak Tram Station, where trams take tourists to get to the peak in approximately 10 minutes at HKD 82.

 Plan B: Get on city bus A11 at Airport Ground Transportation Centre and get off at City Hall, Connaught Road Central stop. After that, interchange to city bus 15 ascending the Peak, passing by 21 mid stops. It takes nearly 2 hours in total at HKD 47.5.
 Direct city buses are available: A21 takes 55 minutes at HKD 34.6, while E21D needs a longer 85 minutes but costs less, HKD 14.5. The drop-off point is Argyle Centre, Nathan Road, and Sai Yeung Choi Street South, respectively.
  Plan A: Ride the Airport Express train to reach Tsing Yi Station, and interchange to MTR Tung Chung Line. After getting off the train at Sunny Bay, transfer to MTR Disneyland Resort Line, and your destination will be Disneyland Resort Station. The 45-minute ride costs HKD 73.

 Plan B: Get to Tung Chung Station stop, 4.5 km (2.8 mi) away from the airport, by shuttle bus S56, S1, or S64, or city bus E21. Then, walk to MTR Tung Chung Station for Tung Chung Line, and similarly change to Disneyland Resort Line at Sunny Bay Station. It takes about 50 - 55 minutes in total with a ticket fare of HKD 19.6 - 40.7.

Further Reading:

How to Travel from Hong Kong Airport to Tsim Sha Tsui

How to Get from Hong Kong Airport to Kowloon