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Introduction
Since the opening of the first line in 1979, the MTR has
been providing a safe, reliable and efficient service to
passengers. Now comprising of four lines - the Kwun
Tong, Tsuen Wan, Island and Tung Chung Lines - the
current system runs over 82.2 km through 43 stations.
Today it keeps over 2.2 million people on the move every
weekday, making it one of the most heavily utilized mass
transit systems in the world.
MTR Tickets & Fares
Octopus card
Octopus
is the electronic ticketing system that makes travelling
in Hong Kong simple and hassle-free. Each Octopus card
contains a built-in microchip containing all your fare
information. You can simply pass the ticket gates with a
simple "touch & go" of your Octopus card.
Four types of Octopus card are designed for adults,
elderly, students and children.
The
versatile Octopus cards can be used on multiple modes of
transport; MTR, Airport Express, KCR East Rail &
Light Rail, buses, ferries etc, saving you the trouble
of perparing for the coins. These cards can also be used
on most public payphones, vending machines and photo
booths in transport premises.
Single
Journey Ticket
You can buy a Single Journey Ticket from the Ticket
Issuing Machines in all MTR stations. These tickets are
used once on the day of issue for a specific journey.
Adult fares range from HK$4.00 to HK$26.00, depending on
where your journey starts and ends. Concessionary fares
for the elderly, children and Hong Kong students range
from HK$3.00 to HK$13.00.
Airport
Express Tourist Octopus
Widely accepted by all major transportation services
in Hong Kong, you'll love the Airport
Express Tourist Octopus. Every card entitles
passenger to one Airport Express train single journey
and 3-day unlimited Mass Transit Railway (MTR) rides
(except on the Airport Express Line). Passengers can
also enjoy the free Airport Express Shuttle Bus service
when they take the Airport Express train. Travelling
around Hong Kong has never been easier!
Tourist
Souvenir Ticket
Tourist Souvenir Tickets are designed especially to
help visitors see more of Hong Kong. They are the
fastest, most efficient way to travel to Hong Kong's
fabulous sightseeing, dining and entertainment areas.
Priced at HK$35, each ticket set contains a souvenir
ticket, a ticket pouch, and an MTR Tourist Guide. The
ticket is valid for two journeys of any distance to any
destination on the MTR (except the Airport Express) and
can be retained by the passenger as a souvenir after
use. These tickets are available from all MTR and
Airport Express Customer Service Centres.
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