Bus from Hong Kong to Macau | Routes And Fares

The HZMB shuttle is the cheapest bus option, costing HK$65 by day and running from Hong Kong Port to Macau Port.

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Choose the HZMB shuttle for a bus from Hong Kong to Macau when price and flexible departure times matter most. The bridge crossing takes about 40 minutes, but reaching the port, clearing two immigration checkpoints, and continuing into Macau can push the full city-to-city trip beyond two hours.

The low fare comes with transfers. Travelers must first reach the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port, clear Hong Kong departure controls, ride to Macau Port, enter Macau, and take local transportation to their hotel. A scheduled cross-boundary coach from Jordan costs more but removes most of those transfers.

Compare current bus and coach departures before settling on a schedule:

Which Bus Should You Take?

The HZMB shuttle bus is the right choice for most travelers because it costs less, runs around the clock, and departs frequently during the day. The direct cross-boundary coach is better for passengers staying near Jordan or at one of its Macau resort stops.

HZMB Shuttle Bus

The HZMB shuttle, often called the Golden Bus, travels only between the two border terminals. It does not collect passengers in central Hong Kong or deliver them to central Macau.

Hong Kong-to-Macau departures currently run every 5 to 10 minutes from 9:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., every 15 to 20 minutes from 6:15 a.m. to 8:59 a.m., and every 30 minutes from midnight to 6:14 a.m. The service operates 24 hours, which makes it the most dependable bus choice after late flights or evening events.

Direct Cross-Boundary Coach

One Bus operates scheduled coaches from the Jordan area of Kowloon to Sands Macao, The Londoner Macao, and The Venetian Macao. The coach still stops for immigration, and passengers must carry their luggage through both checkpoints, but they reboard after clearance instead of arranging separate feeder buses.

One Bus currently charges HK$160 on weekdays before 6:00 p.m. and HK$180 on weekday evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Online reservations close 40 minutes before departure, and passengers must collect a paper ticket before boarding.

How Do You Reach The HZMB Hong Kong Port?

HZMB Hong Kong Port is reached by public bus, airport feeder bus, or taxi rather than by MTR. The simplest route depends on whether the traveler starts in central Hong Kong, Kowloon, Tung Chung, or Hong Kong International Airport.

• From Central, Wan Chai, or Causeway Bay: take a suitable airport “A” bus that calls at the bridge port, or use the MTR to Tung Chung and change to bus B6.
• From Tsim Sha Tsui, Jordan, or Mong Kok: airport bus A21 serves the Kowloon corridor and calls at the Hong Kong Port, subject to the current stop pattern.
• From Tung Chung: bus B6 links Tung Chung with the border terminal.
• From Sunny Bay: bus B5 provides a feeder connection, with some trips also serving Hong Kong Disneyland.
• From Hong Kong International Airport: bus B4 makes the short connection between the airport area and the Hong Kong Port.

Planning time: allow extra time for road traffic and terminal walking. The bridge bus fare covers only the cross-border shuttle, not transportation from central Hong Kong to the port.

Hong Kong To Macau Bus Options Compared

Hong Kong-to-Macau bus fares range from HK$65 for the daytime port shuttle to HK$180 for a direct coach on evenings and weekends. The lowest fare requires transfers at both ends, while the higher fare buys a more useful city pickup and resort drop-off.

The official HZMB cross-boundary transport page confirms the 24-hour shuttle, daytime and nighttime fares, ticket machines, and concession rules. Children under 12 or below the published height limit, passengers with disabilities, and travelers aged 65 or older may qualify for the reduced fare.

Macao Government Tourism Office is also providing a free one-way airport coach during 2026 for eligible international visitors arriving from beyond Greater China. The ticket must be claimed at the designated counter inside Hong Kong International Airport’s restricted area before the traveler enters Hong Kong, so passengers who have already cleared arrival formalities cannot return to claim it.

Buying Tickets And Crossing The Border

HZMB shuttle tickets can be purchased online or from counters and vending machines in the departure area. Online buyers should leave time to collect the physical ticket with the reservation QR code before joining the boarding line.

1. Reach the HZMB Hong Kong Port Passenger Clearance Building with a valid passport or accepted travel document.
2. Complete Hong Kong departure controls and security screening.
3. Buy or collect the shuttle ticket in the restricted departure area.
4. Board the bus marked for Macau rather than Zhuhai.
5. Carry all bags off the bus at Macau Port and complete arrival controls.
6. Continue to Macau Peninsula, Taipa, or Cotai by public bus, hotel shuttle, or taxi.

Admission rules depend on nationality and travel-document validity. Travelers should confirm Macau’s current entry requirements before leaving Hong Kong and should not assume that permission to enter Hong Kong also grants entry to Macau.

Border queues vary sharply around weekends, public holidays, major events, and late-afternoon return periods. A 40-minute road crossing can become a two-and-a-half-hour city-to-city trip once feeder transportation and immigration are included.

Getting From Macau Port To The City

Macau Port sits away from the historic center and Cotai resort district, so every shuttle passenger needs a final connection. Public buses cost the least, hotel shuttles may suit resort guests, and taxis remove the need to identify the correct local stop.

Macau’s Transport Bureau renamed the former 101X and 102X services as routes 101 and 102 in February 2026. Route details can change, so check the terminal screens or the official Macau bus app before boarding. Travelers heading to Senado Square should choose a Macau Peninsula service, while Cotai guests should look for a resort shuttle or a Taipa-bound connection.

A taxi is often sensible for two or more travelers carrying luggage. The fare costs more than a local bus, but the door-to-door ride can save a transfer and a long walk from the nearest stop.

Where To Stay After The Bus Trip

Macau Peninsula works well for Senado Square, the Ruins of St. Paul’s, and older neighborhoods, while Cotai suits travelers visiting large resorts, theaters, and shopping complexes. Taipa offers a quieter middle ground with access to both Cotai and traditional streets.

Use the map to compare stays near the port’s onward bus routes and avoid paying for repeated cross-city taxi rides:

Best Choice By Budget, Timing And Convenience

The HZMB shuttle wins on price and departure frequency, while the direct Jordan coach wins when avoiding transfers matters more than saving about US$12 to US$15. Travelers arriving on an eligible international flight during 2026 should check the free airport transfer before clearing Hong Kong immigration.

• Lowest cost: take the HZMB shuttle during the daytime for HK$65.
• Late-night travel: use the 24-hour HZMB shuttle and expect 30-minute departures overnight.
• Fewest transfers from Kowloon: reserve the direct coach from Jordan to a listed Macau resort.
• Arrival at Hong Kong International Airport: claim the 2026 free coach in the restricted area when eligible; otherwise take B4 to the bridge port.
• Historic-center stay: use the port shuttle, then a Macau Peninsula public bus or taxi.
• Cotai resort stay: compare the direct coach against the cheaper shuttle plus a hotel connection.

Most travelers staying near an MTR station will spend less by taking public transportation to Hong Kong Port and using the HZMB shuttle. Budget at least two hours for the complete trip, carry the correct travel documents, and add a wider buffer on weekends or public holidays.