From Tsim Sha Tsui, a Macau trip can start with a ferry from the Kowloon waterfront or with road transport across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. China Ferry Terminal is in Tsim Sha Tsui; bridge services depart from the Hong Kong Port. Check the current route and schedule before choosing.
- Kowloon ferry terminal: China Ferry Terminal is at China Hong Kong City, 33 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui.
- Ferry operator: TurboJET has departures from China Ferry Terminal.
- Bridge options: shuttle bus, cross-boundary coach or pre-booked cross-boundary hire car.
- Shuttle fare: the regular fare is HK$65 by day and HK$70 by night.
Choose between ferry and cross-boundary bus
A ferry from China Ferry Terminal starts in Tsim Sha Tsui, while bridge transport goes through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Hong Kong also has the Hong Kong–Macao Ferry Terminal at Sheung Wan, so confirm your departure terminal when you book.
TurboJET publishes schedules and fares for departures from China Ferry Terminal. Via the bridge, you can take the shuttle bus, book a cross-boundary coach or arrange a pre-booked cross-boundary hire car. Coaches use fixed stops, routes and schedules; some services go to hotels in Macao’s Taipa District.
Choose by the departure point and destination that suit your plans, then confirm the current service details with the relevant operator. The options do not all use the same terminal or route.
How do you get from Kowloon to the ferry terminal?
China Ferry Terminal is inside China Hong Kong City at 33 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. TurboJET has its departure hall on the first floor and its arrival hall on the second floor.
Hong Kong Hostel (Tsim Sha Tsui Mansion), a hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, is about 4 minutes on foot from China Ferry Terminal.
If you are planning time around the neighbourhood before departure, Tsim Sha Tsui has an itinerary on foot and by MTR.
A Tsim Sha Tsui itinerary covers a day on foot and by MTR.
China Ferry Terminal’s operating hours are 07:00 to midnight. The Marine Department’s cross-boundary ferry portal provides schedules by terminal and names Shun Tak–China Travel Ship Management Limited as an operator.
What are the bus routes and border procedures?
Bridge transport offers three public options: a shuttle bus, a cross-boundary coach and a pre-booked cross-boundary hire car. The shuttle bus runs between the Hong Kong and Macao ports; coaches use fixed stopping points and schedules.
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge authority includes Tsim Sha Tsui and Kowloon Station (Elements) among the Hong Kong areas served by cross-boundary coaches. Coach routes, frequency and fares vary, so confirm them with the coach associations or operators. Some coaches travel to hotels in Taipa.
The authority describes the shuttle bus as operating around the clock. It runs at intervals of 5 minutes during peak periods, 10–15 minutes during non-peak periods and 15–30 minutes overnight. The Hong Kong Port is a 24-hour control point.
Shuttle tickets are available at counters and vending machines in the departure hall’s restricted area, or online in advance. The regular fare is HK$65 during the day and HK$70 at night.
Daytime means 06:00–23:59; nighttime means 24:00–05:59 the following day. Concessionary fares are HK$33 by day and HK$35 by night for children under 12 or under 1.2 metres tall, people with disabilities and people aged 65 or older.
Tickets, documents and travel-day checks
Before travelling, confirm your departure terminal, service schedule, fare and the documents required for your journey. Ferry schedules and fares are published by TurboJET, while the Marine Department provides a cross-boundary ferry schedule portal. For coach details, check with the coach operator or association.
Shuttle-bus fares and service intervals can differ by time of day and demand. The Hong Kong and Macao ports are control points, so make sure you have the documents needed for your crossing. For airport connections on the Hong Kong side, see how to get from Hong Kong Airport to Tsim Sha Tsui.
Before you go: Schedules, fares and operating arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go. For ferry schedules, consult the Marine Department or the ferry operator; for bridge transport, check the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge authority.
Is a Macau day trip practical from Tsim Sha Tsui?
A day trip is possible to plan, but the practical choice depends on the service available and where you want to arrive in Macao. From Tsim Sha Tsui, China Ferry Terminal offers a Kowloon departure point; bridge services use the Hong Kong Port, and some coaches travel to Taipa hotels.
Set your arrival point before selecting transport, then confirm the return service as well as the outbound journey. Ferry terminals and bridge transport have different departure locations, so allow your plans to follow the option you book.
FAQs
Which ferry terminal is in Tsim Sha Tsui?
China Ferry Terminal is at China Hong Kong City, 33 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.
Where do cross-boundary coaches stop in Hong Kong?
Stopping-point areas include Tsim Sha Tsui and Kowloon Station (Elements). Confirm the stops for your specific coach with its operator or association.
How much is the Hong Kong–Macao shuttle bus?
The regular fare is HK$65 by day and HK$70 at night. Concessionary fares are available for eligible passengers.
Does the Hong Kong–Macao shuttle bus run overnight?
The bridge authority describes the shuttle as operating 24 hours, with overnight intervals of 15–30 minutes.