Hong Kong offers a variety of transportation options, railway travel is the most convenient way. Due to its highly developed railway system, with its dense network and extensive coverage, it remains one of the most frequently used modes of transport for both locals and tourists.
The MTR (Mass Transit Railway) is one of Hong Kong’s railway systems, primarily operating in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, and the New Territories.
Railway Travel is easy! Just follow the MTR map.
The entire subway system is made up of seven lines. Just follow their respective colored lines to reach your destination. The only thing you need to pay attention to is the transfer stations, such as Prince Edward Station, Mong Kok Station, Admiralty Station, etc.
It also connects to other MTR stations in other areas. The representative colour of the Tsuen Wan Line is red; the Island Line is dark blue. The East Rail Line is light blue, the South Island Line is light green, and the Tung Chung Line is yellow. It is also an early railway system.
Later lines, including the West Rail Line (purple) and the South Island Line (light green), are newer, having joined Hong Kong’s railway system in the last 10-20 years. This is the result of continuous expansion.
The fare for a trip from the New Territories to Hong Kong Island is only HK$15.9 (paid with Octopus card). However, if the trip involves crossing districts, the fare will be increased accordingly.
For example, taking the MTR from Tung Chung, the furthest point, to Tuen Mun will cost about HK$30.
The Light Rail
The Light Rail is a separate system that mainly connects areas in the New Territories. It is usually connected to MTR stations. The Light Rail connects areas without MTR stations.
The Light Rail has a smaller passenger capacity but more stops and travels within the city, similar in function to a tram.
The service area covers the three new towns of Tuen Mun, Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai, with a total of 68 stations. The Light Rail trains circle around the essential stations in the three districts The Light Rail trains have multiple circular routes, making it one of the important transportation modes in the New Territories.
