Transportation
From the Airport
Public transportation in Hong Kong is very efficient. Getting to HKUST from the Hong Kong International Airport by bus, MTR metro, or taxi, is as accessible as it is to go by car.
By Airport Bus
You may take the Airport Bus A22 to Lam Tin and then take a taxi to HKUST. The total traveling time is approximately 90 minutes with a total charge of HKD 120.
Or you may take the Airport Bus A29 to Po Lam and then take a taxi to HKUST. The total traveling time is approximately 80 minutes with a total charge of HKD 100.
Please visit the bus company website for the most updated information: http://www.nwstbus.com.hk/.
By Mass Transit Railway (MTR) – The metro in Hong Kong
You may take the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) from the Airport by Airport Express, and then interchange at Tsing Yi station, Lai King station and Prince Edward station to reach Choi Hung station along Kwun Tong Line. The Choi Hung MTR station is one of the closest ones to the University, and you can board a bus or taxi (details below) to the main entrance of HKUST. The total traveling time is approximately 90 minutes with a total charge of HKD 80.
A system map is available on MTR website.
By Taxi
Taxis are easily available from the airport. You may expect to pay approximately HKD 300-380 for the journey. Note that only HK dollars will be accepted by your driver. The taxi drop-off point on campus is near the red sundial at the North Entrance. For heading to IAS, you may use the map of driving route to IAS (download here) to give the taxi driver directions. For on-campus housing destinations, please ask the security guard at the main gate for directions.
Upon request, taxi pick-up service can be arranged for you from the airport to the HKUST campus. A taxi driver will greet you at the designated arrival hall of your flight at the Hong Kong International Airport. Should you need pick-up service, please inform us at least three working days before your arrival. This service is subject to availability.
From Downtown
The nearest MTR stations to the University are Choi Hung (Kwun Tong Line) and Hang Hau (Tseung Kwan O Line). You can then take a bus or minibus to the main entrance of HKUST. A stored-value electronic card, Octopus card is widely accepted for bus and minibus fares.
Please kindly check the details here.
By Bus
|
Bus No. |
From |
Via |
To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Diamond Hill MTR Station (Exit C2) Clear Water Bay |
• Choi Hung MTR Station (Exit C2) • HKUST (South Entrance) • HKUST (North Entrance) • Choi Hung MTR Station |
Clear Water Bay Diamond Hill MTR Station |
| 91M | Diamond Hill MTR Station (Exit C2) Po Lam MTR Station (Exit B1) |
• Choi Hung MTR Station (Exit C2) • HKUST (South Entrance) • HKUST (North Entrance) • Choi Hung MTR Station |
Po Lam MTR Station Diamond Hill MTR Station |
| 792M | Tseung Kwan O MTR Station (Exit A1) | • Tiu King Leng MTR Station (Exit A1) • HKUST (North Entrance) |
Sai Kung |
By Minibus
| Bus No. | From | Via | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11
Operates between 12:30 am and 2:30 am daily |
Choi Hung MTR Station (Exit C1) Hang Hau MTR Station (Exit B1) |
HKUST (North Entrance) HKUST (South Entrance) |
Hang Hau MTR Station Choi Hung MTR Station |
| 11M | Hang Hau MTR Station (Exit B1) | HKUST (North Entrance) | |
| 12 | Sai Kung Po Lam |
HKUST (North Entrance) | Sai Kung Po Lam |
| 104 | HKUST (South Entrance) Kwun Tong |
Ngau Tau Kok MTR Station (Exit A) | Kwun Tong HKUST (South Entrance) |
| 1S | Choi Hung MTR Station (Exit C1) Sai Kung |
HKUST (North Entrance) | Sai Kung Choi Hung MTR Station |
| 11S
Operates between 12:00 am and 5:00 am daily |
Choi Hung MTR Station (Exit C1) Po Lam |
HKUST (North Entrance) HKUST (South Entrance) |
Po Lam Choi Hung MTR Station |
By Bus
| Bus No. | 91 |
|---|---|
| From | Diamond Hill MTR Station (Exit C2) Clear Water Bay |
| Via | • Choi Hung MTR Station (Exit C2) • HKUST (South Entrance) • HKUST (North Entrance) • Choi Hung MTR Station |
| To | Clear Water Bay Diamond Hill MTR Station |
| Bus No. | 91M |
|---|---|
| From | Diamond Hill MTR Station (Exit C2) Po Lam MTR Station (Exit B1) |
| Via | • Choi Hung MTR Station (Exit C2) • HKUST (South Entrance) • HKUST (North Entrance) • Choi Hung MTR Station |
| To | Po Lam MTR Station Diamond Hill MTR Station |
| Bus No. | 792M |
|---|---|
| From | Tseung Kwan O MTR Station (Exit A1) |
| Via | • Tiu King Leng MTR Station (Exit A1) • HKUST (South Entrance) |
| To | Sai Kung |
By Minibus
| Bus No. | 11
Operates between 12:30 am and 2:30 am daily |
|---|---|
| From | Choi Hung MTR Station (Exit C1) Hang Hau MTR Station (Exit B1) |
| Via | HKUST (North Entrance) HKUST (South Entrance) |
| To | Hang Hau MTR Station Choi Hung MTR Station |
| Bus No. | 11M |
|---|---|
| From | Hang Hau MTR Station (Exit B1) |
| Via | |
| To | HKUST (North Entrance) |
| Bus No. | 12 |
|---|---|
| From | Sai Kung Po Lam |
| Via | HKUST (North Entrance) |
| To | Sai Kung Po Lam |
| Bus No. | 104 |
|---|---|
| From | HKUST (South Entrance) Kwun Tong |
| Via | Ngau Tau Kok MTR Station (Exit A) |
| To | Kwun Tong HKUST (South Entrance) |
| Bus No. | 104 |
|---|---|
| From | HKUST (South Entrance) Kwun Tong |
| Via | Ngau Tau Kok MTR Station (Exit A) |
| To | Kwun Tong HKUST (South Entrance) |
| Bus No. | 1S |
|---|---|
| From | Choi Hung MTR Station (Exit C1) Sai Kung |
| Via | HKUST (North Entrance) |
| To | Sai Kung Choi Hung MTR Station |
| Bus No. | 11S
Operates between 12:00 am and 5:00 am daily |
|---|---|
| From | Choi Hung MTR Station (Exit C1) Po Lam |
| Via | HKUST (North Entrance) HKUST (South Entrance) |
| To | Po Lam Choi Hung MTR Station |
By Taxi
Taxis provide the simplest way to get to the University, and are easily available at any MTR station, from hotels and most areas of Hong Kong. The taxi drop-off point on campus is near the red sundial at the North Entrance. For heading to IAS, you may use the map of driving route to IAS (download here) to give the taxi driver directions. For on-campus housing destinations, please ask the security guard at the main gate for directions.
Other Campus Information
For more information, you may visit the Campus Services Office website.