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How to arrange HKG airport transportation to Kowloon Harbourfront Hotel

Hong Kong International Airport is about 55 minutes by car from Kowloon Harbourfront Hotel. You can continue by Airport Express and rail connections, take the A21 bus to Hung Hom Station, or use a taxi.

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By Vikram Sethi

For HKG airport transportation to Kowloon Harbourfront Hotel, you can take the Airport Express and connect onward, ride the A21 bus to Hung Hom Station, or choose a taxi. The hotel is in Hung Hom, and the airport is about 55 minutes away by car.

  • By rail: Airport Express takes 22 minutes from the airport to Kowloon Station.
  • By bus: Citybus A21 runs between the airport and Hung Hom Station; the fare is HK$34.6.
  • By taxi: Taxis are among the airport’s ground-transport options.
  • Hotel location: Kowloon Harbourfront is about 9 minutes on foot from Hung Hom station.

Where is Kowloon Harbourfront Hotel in relation to the airport?

Where is Kowloon Harbourfront Hotel in relation to the airport?

Kowloon Harbourfront Hotel is in Hung Hom, across the harbour from Hong Kong International Airport. The drive from the airport to the hotel takes about 55 minutes.

For rail arrivals, keep in mind that the Airport Express reaches Kowloon Station, not the hotel. From there, you can continue by public transport or taxi; if you take the A21, its destination is Hung Hom Station. The hotel is about a 9-minute walk from Hung Hom station.

The hotel offers aparthotel rooms; you can view its room options when planning your stay.

How do you get from the airport to the hotel by Airport Express?

How do you get from the airport to the hotel by Airport Express?

The Airport Express takes 22 minutes from Hong Kong International Airport to Kowloon Station. From Kowloon Station, you can connect to the Tung Chung Line, or travel toward Hung Hom using the pedestrian links between Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and Austin Station.

Hong Kong West Kowloon Station connects by footbridges and subways to Austin Station on the Tuen Ma Line and to Kowloon Station on the Tung Chung Line and Airport Express.

From Austin, the Tuen Ma Line runs toward Hung Hom. This rail option involves a station connection rather than a direct train to the hotel, so allow for the transfer and the final journey from Hung Hom.

The Airport Express connects the airport with the city. MTR describes the airport-to-city journey as taking as little as 24 minutes, while its timetable gives 22 minutes to Kowloon Station. For this route, use the Kowloon Station journey time when comparing options.

If you are continuing around the city after checking in, this guide to MTR stations and onward routes from Hung Hom covers local connections.

Can you take a bus or taxi to Hung Hom?

Can you take a bus or taxi to Hung Hom?

Citybus identifies A21 as the airport route to Hung Hom Station and gives its fare as HK$34.6. A22 goes between the airport and Lam Tin Station, not Hung Hom, so check the route number before boarding.

A21 operates via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port. The airport also offers taxis as a ground-transport option; the supplied car journey estimate from the airport to the hotel is about 55 minutes.

For neighbourhood context after arrival, the Hung Hom and Whampoa guide introduces the area around the hotel.

Which route works best with luggage or children?

Which route works best with luggage or children?

The routes differ in how much connecting you need to do. The Airport Express gets you to Kowloon Station, after which rail connections involve changing stations or lines. A21 goes to Hung Hom Station, while a taxi is another option offered by the airport.

Hong Kong International Airport also provides transport for special needs. If you need that service, check its arrangements before setting off so you can choose a suitable option for your journey.

What should you check before travelling?

Train times, service details and fares can change, so check the official site before you go. MTR advises passengers to check precise Airport Express train times at a station on the day of travel; Citybus and the Transport Department provide bus and rail service information.

For the rail connection through West Kowloon, the Transport Department gives Tuen Ma Line service from Austin toward Hung Hom. Confirm the current service and interchange details before choosing that route, especially if you are coordinating a transfer.

FAQs

How long does the Airport Express take to Kowloon Station?

The Airport Express timetable gives a journey time of 22 minutes from the airport to Kowloon Station.

Does the A21 bus go to Hung Hom?

Yes. Citybus identifies A21 as the route between the airport and Hung Hom Station, with a fare of HK$34.6.

Does the Airport Express go directly to the hotel?

No. It goes to Kowloon Station. You need to continue from there by another transport option.

Is there a taxi option at Hong Kong International Airport?

Yes. Taxis are one of the ground-transport options offered at the airport.

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