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Getting Around
Hong Kong's Train Services
There are three rail systems in Hong Kong.
Mass Transit Railway
The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) is slick, fast, clean and efficient.
It runs along Hong Kong Island's northern coastline, and travels
beneath the harbour where branches serve Kowloon and Lantau
Island.
An interchange at Kowloon Tong allows connection
to the Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR).
Trains run from 6am to 1am and the maximum
fare for single journey for an adult is HK$26.
For MTR enquires, you can call (852)2881-8888.
Kowloon-Canton Railway
The Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR) East Rail is a commuter railway
that runs from Hung Hom in Kowloon to the mainland China boundary.
Most trains terminate at Lo Wu except special
express trains to Guangzhou.
You'll need a visa and special ticket to travel
to Lo Wu Station and into Shenzhen.
KCR trains run from 5:30am to 12:25am, max.
fare HK$33, KCR enquires : (852)2602-7799.
Light Rail
The Light Rail (LR) connects the New Territories towns of
Tuen Mun and Yuen Long.
The LR runs from 5:40 am - 12:30am daily, with
fares ranging from HK$4 to HK$5.80.
For enquires call (852)2468-7788.
Longer-staying visitors or those who ride the MTR, KCR and LR
frequently will find the Octopus debit card very useful.
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