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How to Travel from Hong Kong Airport to Tsim Sha Tsui

Tsim Sha Tsui, located in the southern point of Kowloon Peninsula, is about 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Hong Kong Airport. A fast way from Hong Kong Airport to Tsim Sha Tsui is by Airport Express plus MTR, taking HKD65 by Octopus Card. But the cheaper way is by Airport Shuttle Bus. You may also choose to take airport buses and then transfer to MTR, taking at a minimum cost of HKD 21.8.

1. Fast Airport Express + MTR: about 55 minutes, HKD 65

Step 1. Take Airport Express to Tsing Yi Station;
Step 2. Transfer to Tung Chung Line and get off at Lai King Station;
Step 3. Interchange to Tsuen Wan Line and get off at Tsim Sha Tsui.

2. Economic Way - Airport Bus: about 70min, HKD 34.6

Schedule A21 Airport Shuttle Bus to Tsim Sha Tsui:

Bus Routes	Service Hour	Stops in Tsim Sha Tsui	Bus Fare
A21	Mon. to Sat. 07:00 - 00:00 every 12-30min Sat., Sun. & public holidays 07:00 - 09:00 every 30min 09:00 - 10:00 every 20min 10:00 - 00:00 every 12-15min	Kimberly Road, Nathan Road; Cameron Road, Nathan Road; Middle Road, Nathan Road; East Tsim Sha Tsui Station, Salisbury Road; Mody Road, Chatham Road South; Granville Road, Chatham Road South; Hong Kong Science Museum, Chatham Road South.	HKD 34.6
N21	14:10-24:00 every 12-30min	Kimberly Road, Nathan Road; Cameron Road, Nathan Road; Middle Road, Nathan Road; Tsim Sha Tsui (Star Ferry)	HKD 14.5
N21A	07:30-15:50 every 20-30min	Kimberly Road, Nathan Road; Cameron Road, Nathan Road; Middle Road, Nathan Road; Tsim Sha Tsui (Star Ferry)	HKD 14.5

3. Alternative Airport Buses + MTR: 60-70min; HKD21.8 / 30.5 / 51.9

S56 / S1 / S64 + MTR: 60min; HKD21.8
→ Take S56 / S1 / S64 at Cheong Tat Road to Tung Chung Station;
→ Change to Tung Chung Line to Lai King Station;
→ Transfer to Tsuen Wan Line and get off at Tsim Sha Tsui

A30 + MTR: 65min; HKD30.5
→ Take Bus A30 to Kwai Fong Station;
→ Change to MTR Tsuen Wan Line annd get off at Tsim Sha Tsui.

A12 + MTR: 65min; HKD51.9
→ Take A12 to Western Harbour Crossing Bus-Bus Interchange;
→ Take MTR Tung Chung Line to Hong Kong Station;
→ Transfer to Tsuen Wan Line and get off at Tsim Sha Tsui.

4. Urban Taxis in Red Color: about 35-40 minutes, HKD 270.

The Taxi Station is located near the right-hand ramp outside the Terminal 2.

Further Reading:

How to Get from Hong Kong Airport to City

How to Get from Hong Kong Airport to Kowloon

- Last updated on Oct. 30, 2023 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on How to Travel from Hong Kong Airport to Tsim Sha Tsui

Asked by DAVID from INDONESIA | Oct. 30, 2023 09:46

Airport Express Shuttle Bus Suspended ?

Is Airport Express Free Shuttle Bus still suspended ? Many articles, different information. Thanks

Answers (1)

Answered by Molly | Oct. 30, 2023 18:26

Yes, they still stop the service and you may need to find other transportation ways.

Asked by Mj from MALAYSIA | Oct. 20, 2023 10:18

Airport bus to hotel

Which bus stop shld I get down, my hotel is on prat avenue, kowloon

Answers (1)

Answered by Fred | Oct. 22, 2023 23:10

You can take Bus Line B4 from the airport to HZMB Hong Kong Port and then transport to Bus Line A21. Get off at Mody Road, Chatham Road South

Asked by Teddy alonzo jr from PHILIPPINES | Oct. 13, 2023 22:44

What is the last bus going to tst from the airport

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Answered by Mark | Oct. 16, 2023 18:41

Bus Line A21 stops service at 00:00.

Asked by paul from AUSTRALIA | Oct. 09, 2023 01:38

Taxi from HK airport to Tsim she Tsui

Can anyone confirm the cost of Taxi from HK airport to Tsim she Tsui
Taxi website says about HK$270 plus luggage but people in trip advisor say 5-600 HK dollars

Answers (1)

Answered by Trace | Oct. 09, 2023 22:44

It should be around HKD250-300.

Asked by Paul from AUSTRALIA | Oct. 08, 2023 19:12

HK Airport Shuttle Bus to Hotel

I read online the shuttle service is closed. Is there an alternate shuttle bus service?.... regards

Answers (1)

Answered by Trace | Oct. 09, 2023 22:43

As I know, the most frequently used bus no.A21 is in service as usual.