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Hong Kong Public Transport Guide for Tourists

Asia's World City. Plan metro, train and bus journeys with offline maps, ticket advice and live departures when connected.

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8Transit Lines
29Key Stations
29Accessible Stops
6Metro/Subway Lines

About Getting Around Hong Kong

Hong Kong's MTR is widely considered the world's best metro system — punctual to the second and covering Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories efficiently.

Top tourist tip: An Octopus card is essential — it works on MTR, buses, ferries, trams and even at convenience stores and restaurants.

Best pass for tourists: Octopus card

Transit Lines in Hong Kong

Hong Kong has 8 public transit lines, including 6 metro/subway lines. CityNav provides downloaded route and station information for offline planning, with live service updates available when connected.

Island LineTsuen Wan LineKwun Tong LineTung Chung LineTseung Kwan O LineEast Rail LineSouth Island LineAirport Express

Key Stations in Hong Kong

Central
3 lines · Accessible ♿
Tsim Sha Tsui
1 line · Accessible ♿
Mong Kok
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Admiralty
4 lines · Accessible ♿
Causeway Bay
1 line · Accessible ♿
Wan Chai
1 line · Accessible ♿
Kowloon
3 lines · Accessible ♿
Hong Kong (Airport Express)
2 lines · Accessible ♿

+ 21 more stations supported in CityNav

Top Tourist Landmarks in Hong Kong

Victoria Peak
Victoria Harbour
Temple Street Night Market
Big Buddha (Lantau)
Use CityNav's AR walking navigation to get step-by-step directions to any of these landmarks from your current location.

Transit Authorities in Hong Kong

MTR Corporation (MTR) Official site →

Train, Bus & Metro Times in Hong Kong

Hong Kong has 8 transit lines covering trains, buses and metro routes across the city. CityNav shows real-time departure times at every station when connected, while downloaded timetables keep core planning available offline.

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Metro & Subway

6 lines — tap any station in CityNav for real-time arrivals

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Trains & Trams

2 lines — downloaded timetables included; live updates need a connection

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Buses

Bus routes across Hong Kong — plan your journey before you board

Check live times in Hong Kong →

Where to Visit in Hong Kong

From iconic landmarks to hidden local gems, Hong Kong has something for every type of traveller. CityNav gives you AR walking directions and step-by-step transit routes to any attraction — no map-reading required.

Victoria Peak

AR walking directions via CityNav

Victoria Harbour

AR walking directions via CityNav

Temple Street Night Market

AR walking directions via CityNav

Big Buddha (Lantau)

AR walking directions via CityNav

💡 Open CityNav's AR camera mode to see walking arrows to any landmark from your exact position — works even without a data signal.

Choosing a navigation app for sightseeing? Read our transparent CityNav vs Google Maps comparison, including the features each app does better.

Read the best places to visit in Hong Kong →

Navigate Hong Kong with CityNav

Get real-time turn-by-turn directions, AR walking navigation, offline transit maps and SOS emergency alerts — all designed for tourists exploring Hong Kong.

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🛟 Hong Kong Safety Centre

Emergency numbers, hospital info, common tourist scams and key local phrases for Hong Kong — core safety guidance is available offline in the CityNav app; current updates require a connection.

Open Hong Kong Safety Centre →

✈️ Download before you fly

Download CityNav before you fly to keep Hong Kong's core transit maps, scheduled timetables and safety guidance available offline. Live departures, disruption updates, AI responses, nearby places, bookings, location sharing and SOS transmission require an internet connection.

Download on the App Store → Get a 7-day Trip Pass — £3.99

Frequently Asked Questions — Getting Around Hong Kong

Can the Octopus card be used outside the MTR?

Yes — the Octopus card works on the MTR, KMB buses, Citybus, ferries (including the iconic Star Ferry), trams, and at many retailers including McDonald's and 7-Eleven. It is the most versatile contactless card in Hong Kong.

Is there an Airport Express from Hong Kong International Airport?

Yes — the Airport Express MTR line connects the airport to Hong Kong Station (Central) in 24 minutes, with departures every 10 minutes. You can also check in airline luggage at Hong Kong or Kowloon stations up to a day before your flight.

Which MTR line serves Victoria Peak?

Take the Tsuen Wan Line to Central station, then walk about 10 minutes to Garden Road, or take bus 15C to the Peak Tram lower terminus. The Peak Tram is a separate funicular railway requiring its own ticket — not covered by the MTR Octopus card.

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