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Hong Kong to Macau 2026: Ferry vs Bridge Bus, Fares & Times

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Hong Kong to Macau 2026: Ferry vs Bridge Bus, Fares & Times

As of October 2026, the cheapest way from Hong Kong to Macau is the HZMB shuttle bus across the bridge (HK$65, about US$8, running 24 hours), while the ferry from Sheung Wan costs HK$192–194 on weekdays (about US$25) and takes about an hour to Macau Outer Harbour or Taipa (TurboJET states about 60 minutes). Book early for Macau Grand Prix week, 19–22 November 2026.

Ferry or Bridge Bus: Which Is Cheaper and Faster to Macau?

The bridge bus is cheaper (HK$65 vs HK$192–194 for a weekday ferry seat); the ferry is simpler from Hong Kong Island because it leaves from Sheung Wan.

Ferry (TurboJET / Cotai Water Jet)HZMB shuttle bus ("gold bus")
Hong Kong departureHong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal, Shun Tak Centre, Sheung WanHZMB Hong Kong Port, near the airport on Lantau
Macau arrivalOuter Harbour (Macau peninsula) or TaipaMacao Port of the bridge
Adult one-way fareWeekday HK$194 (TurboJET Economy) / HK$192 (Cotai Class), ≈ US$25; weekend & holiday HK$212 / HK$209; night HK$242 (≈ US$31)HK$65 day 06:00–23:59 (≈ US$8.30), HK$70 night 00:00–05:59 (≈ US$8.90)
Time on boardAbout 60 minutes (TurboJET's stated sailing time)No official time published; about 42 km between the two ports
Frequency (to Macau)TurboJET: 20 sailings a day to Outer Harbour plus 4 to Taipa; Cotai Water Jet: 18–21 a day to TaipaAbout every 5 min at peak, 10–15 min off-peak, 15–30 min overnight
First / last (to Macau)07:30 / 22:30 on both operators24 hours
ConcessionsHK$18 off (TurboJET: under 12, 65+) or HK$20 off (Cotai Water Jet: under 12, 60+)Half fare (HK$33 day) for under 12, 65+ and eligible disabled passengers

US$ at the 27 Oct 2026 rate. Ferry fares effective 25 April 2026 (TurboJET fares include Hong Kong departure tax); TurboJET timetable effective 16 October 2026. Night fares apply from 18:30 on TurboJET and, from 1 October to 31 January, from 17:10 on Cotai Water Jet.

  • Ferry: best from Hong Kong Island, with a fixed sailing time to the Macau peninsula (Outer Harbour) or Taipa.
  • Bus: best on a budget, near the airport or Tung Chung, or after the last sailing.

How Do I Take the Ferry from Hong Kong to Macau?

Ferries to Macau leave Sheung Wan from 07:30 to 22:30; evening sailings cost more (night fares apply from 18:30 on TurboJET and from 17:10 on Cotai Water Jet between 1 October and 31 January).

TurboJET ferry berthed at the Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal
TurboJET ferry berthed at the Macau Outer Harbour Ferry TerminalPhoto: LN9267 (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons

TurboJET

Cotai Water Jet

Holiday fares apply on Hong Kong and Macau public holidays. Typhoon signals can suspend sailings at short notice; see our Hong Kong typhoon guide before a stormy-season trip.

How Do I Take the HZMB Gold Bus to Macau?

Take a B4, B5 or B6 feeder bus, an airport A-route bus or a taxi to HZMB Hong Kong Port beside Hong Kong International Airport, then board the 24-hour gold bus (HK$65 by day).

Gold HZMB shuttle bus waiting at the Macau Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
Gold HZMB shuttle bus waiting at the Macau Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao BridgePhoto: LN9267 (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Getting to HZMB Hong Kong Port

Riding the bus

Landing at Hong Kong airport?

What Changes During Macau Grand Prix Week, and What Do I Need at the Border?

The 73rd Macau Grand Prix runs on 19–22 November 2026 on the Guia Circuit, a street circuit on the Macau peninsula, so expect busier crossings and road changes.

  • Tickets: grandstand seats cost MOP100–1,200 (≈ US$12–149), capped at ten per person.
  • Roads: in past editions, roads around the circuit closed on race days and many bus routes were diverted. Check the 2026 plan from Macau's Transport Bureau (DSAT) before you go.
  • Ferries and hotels: book weekend sailings and rooms early.
  • Border: on both routes you clear Hong Kong departure control, then Macau immigration and customs. Hong Kong and Macau set separate entry rules; carry your passport, and check whether your nationality needs a Macau visa.

General information — check official sources for your situation.

Flying in first? See our Hong Kong airport to city guide.

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FAQ

  • How much is the ferry from Hong Kong to Macau?

    As of October 2026, an adult weekday ticket costs HK$194 on TurboJET Economy or HK$192 in Cotai Class (about US$25). Night sailings cost HK$242 on both.

  • How much is the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge bus to Macau?

    The HZMB shuttle bus costs HK$65 from 06:00 to 23:59 and HK$70 from midnight to 05:59. Children under 12, seniors 65+ and eligible disabled passengers pay half.

  • What time is the last ferry from Hong Kong to Macau?

    The last sailings from Sheung Wan leave at 22:30 on both TurboJET and Cotai Water Jet under the October 2026 timetables. After that, the bridge shuttle bus runs all night.

  • Can I take a ferry to Macau from Kowloon (Tsim Sha Tsui)?

    Not on the current TurboJET timetable, which lists Hong Kong–Macau sailings from Sheung Wan only. Its China Ferry Terminal sailings serve Zhuhai.

  • Is there a free ferry or bus to Macau in 2026?

    Only a coach: MGTO gives international visitors arriving at Hong Kong airport between 20 January and 31 December 2026 a free one-way coach ticket to Macau, within a limited quota. We could not confirm a 2026 free ferry offer.

  • When is the 2026 Macau Grand Prix?

    The 73rd Macau Grand Prix runs from 19 to 22 November 2026 on the Guia Circuit. Book ferries and hotels early.

Sources

Alvin LimRuns Alvin Travel

Tour guide for 5 years: a Chinese- and English-language guide in Korea, now a certified Korean-language guide in Taiwan. Based in Taipei and studying for a master's degree at National Taiwan University (NTU).

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