How much is the Hong Kong to Macau ferry?

From the April 2026 tariff: TurboJET economy HK$194 weekday / $212 weekend & holiday / $242 night; Cotai Water Jet Cotai Class HK$192 weekday / $209 weekend / $242 night. Confirm current fares with the operator before travelling.

Is there a 24-hour bus from Hong Kong to Macau?

Yes. The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge shuttle bus runs 24 hours daily between the HK Port and Macau Port, about 40 minutes, HK$65 daytime / HK$70 overnight.

Do ferries to Macau run in a typhoon?

No. Ferry services suspend when the typhoon signal reaches 8 or above. The HZMB bridge shuttle bus keeps running around the clock in most conditions.

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Getting to Macau.

Q: How long is the ferry from Hong Kong to Macau?

About one hour from Sheung Wan (Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal) to Macau, on TurboJET or Cotai Water Jet. The SkyPier ferry from Hong Kong International Airport takes about 70 minutes.

Updated 1 October 2026

An hour by ferry from Hong Kong, or 40 minutes over the sea on the bridge bus, which runs 24 hours. The options, with verified fares.

Key facts

Ferry: TurboJET / Cotai Water Jet, ~1 hour, from ~HK$192 economy.
Bridge bus: HZM shuttle, 24 hours daily, ~40 minutes, HK$65 day / $70 night.
From HK airport: SkyPier ferry (~70 min) or B4 bus + bridge shuttle.
Macau airport: On Taipa island, ~2 km from Cotai; regional Asian routes.
Typhoons: Ferries suspend at Signal 8+; the bridge bus keeps running.

Ferry from Hong Kong

TurboJET · Cotai Water Jet~1 hourSheung Wan ↔ Macau

The classic crossing. Two operators run high-speed ferries from the Hong Kong–Macau Ferry Terminal in Sheung Wan:

TurboJET sails to Macau's Outer Harbour (Peninsula) and to Taipa. Cotai Water Jet sails to Taipa, also from Kowloon (Tsim Sha Tsui). Journey time is about an hour; sailings run roughly 07:30 to late evening. Choose your arrival terminal by where you're staying: Outer Harbour for the Peninsula, Taipa for Cotai.

Operator	Class	Weekday	Weekend / holiday	Night
TurboJET	Economy	HK$194	HK$212	HK$242
TurboJET	Super	HK$406	HK$436	HK$460
Cotai Water Jet	Cotai Class	HK$192	HK$209	HK$242
Cotai Water Jet	Cotai First	HK$330	HK$348	HK$380

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Fares from the April 2026 tariff. Confirm current fares with the operator before travelling. Book ahead for weekends, holidays and Grand Prix week. Ferries suspend when the typhoon signal reaches 8 or above. Operator comparison and full schedule detail: Macau ferry guide →

The bridge bus (HZMB)

24 hours daily~40 minutesHK$65 day / $70 night

The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge shuttle bus ("HZM Bus") runs 24 hours a day between the HK Port (Lantau) and the Macau Port. About 40 minutes over the sea, every 5–15 minutes by day and every 15–30 minutes overnight.

Fare: HK$65 daytime (06:00–23:59), HK$70 overnight (00:00–05:59); concessions $33/$35. From Hong Kong International Airport, take Citybus B4 to the HK Port. This is the only option that runs through the night, and through most typhoons.

From Hong Kong International Airport

Two routesNo need to enter Hong Kong

Landing at HKIA and heading straight to Macau? Two options, both airside-to-Macau without clearing Hong Kong immigration:

SkyPier ferry: TurboJET runs direct ferries from the airport's SkyPier to Macau's Outer Harbour, about 70 minutes. Bridge bus: Citybus B4 from the airport to the HZMB HK Port, then the 24-hour shuttle to Macau (about 40 minutes plus transfers).

Macau International Airport

Taipa island~2 km from Cotai

Macau has its own international airport on Taipa island, minutes from the Cotai Strip. It's served by regional Asian routes. Tourist SIM cards are sold in the arrival hall. If you're flying long-haul, you'll almost always route via Hong Kong, in which case the ferry or bridge bus above is your last leg.

Direct cross-border coach

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Eternal East runs coaches from downtown Hong Kong pickup points (Kwun Tong, Diamond Hill, Kwai Fong and others) straight to Macau, via the bridge, with hotel drop-offs on the Macau side. E-ticket on your phone; show up 15 minutes before departure. You still clear immigration at both ports with your luggage, like everyone else. Fixed schedules, limited seats: book at least a day ahead, earlier on holidays.

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Private transfer, door to door

Door-to-doorFixed price

Hotel pickup on one side, hotel drop-off on the other, immigration handled en route. Fixed price, booked online before you arrive. Check the listing for vehicle options and the live price.

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Questions

Frequently asked

How long is the ferry from Hong Kong to Macau?

About an hour from Sheung Wan to Macau. The SkyPier ferry from Hong Kong airport takes about 70 minutes.

How much is the ferry?

From the April 2026 tariff: around HK$192–194 economy on weekdays, more at weekends and nights. Confirm with the operator before travelling.

Can I get to Macau late at night?

Yes. The HZMB bridge shuttle bus runs 24 hours daily, about 40 minutes, HK$65–70.

Do ferries run in a typhoon?

No. Services suspend at Typhoon Signal 8 or above. The bridge bus keeps running in most conditions.