HK ↔ Macau / Shenzhen / Zhuhai: 12+ Cross-border Transfer Options
One-stop comparison of every way to cross between Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Zhuhai — ferries, buses, private charters and helicopters. From a HK$ 55 budget bus to a HK$ 4,300 helicopter. Klook discounts run 5-30%.
At a glance: four cross-border scenarios
- HK ↔ Macau: ferry is fastest (60 min) / bus is cheapest (60-90 min);
- HK ↔ Shenzhen: cross-border bus is most convenient via Shenzhen Bay or Lo Wu / Lok Ma Chau (Futian);
- HK ↔ Zhuhai: ferry to Jiuzhou Port or HZMB bus to Gongbei;
- HK ↔ Zhongshan / Shunde: direct coach or ferry.
🚢 Hong Kong ↔ Macau
Cotai Water Jet
Ferry from Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal (Sheung Wan) to Cotai (The Venetian Macao and Studio City). 60 minutes. From HK$ 165 (Klook). Details →
TurboJet
Ferry to Macau Outer Harbour / Taipa (Grand Lisboa, Senado Square). 60 minutes. From HK$ 175 (Klook).
HK-Macau direct coach (HZMB)
Coach via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. 60-90 minutes. HK$ 65 (Klook) — the cheapest option.
HK ↔ Macau 7-seater MPV charter
Private vehicle for larger families or business groups. HK$ 1,800/one-way (Klook).
HKMO door-to-door transfer
Pickup in Kowloon or Hong Kong Island, direct to Macau. HK$ 380/person (Klook).
Sky Shuttle helicopter
15-minute HK-Macau helicopter. HK$ 4,300/person (Klook) — for travellers in a hurry, with budget to match.
Macau private limousine charter
Private car-with-driver once you arrive in Macau. HK$ 1,200/day (Klook).
🚌 Hong Kong ↔ Shenzhen
Shenzhen Bay Port cross-border coach
Kowloon / HK Island → Shenzhen Bay Port. 1 hour, plus 10-30 min one-stop immigration. HK$ 55 (Klook). Details →
Shenzhen → HK private transfer
4-7 seater private charter. From HK$ 1,200 (Klook).
🚢 Hong Kong ↔ Zhuhai
HK-Zhuhai TurboJet ferry
Hong Kong → Zhuhai Jiuzhou Port. 70 minutes. From HK$ 195 (Klook). Details →
🚌 Hong Kong ↔ Zhongshan / Shunde
HK → Zhongshan ferry
HK to Zhongshan Port. 70 minutes. HK$ 165 (Klook).
HK ↔ Shunde direct coach
Direct coach to Shunde — Cantonese cuisine's home turf. 3 hours. HK$ 230 (Klook).
🚢 Shenzhen → nearby cities
Shenzhen → Zhuhai / Zhongshan ferry
Shenzhen Shekou Pier → Zhuhai or Zhongshan. 1-1.5 hours. ¥ 130 (Klook).
💡 Which transfer is right for you?
| Route | Fastest | Cheapest | Most comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| HK ↔ Macau Cotai | Cotai Water Jet 60 min | HZMB bus HK$ 65 | Helicopter HK$ 4,300 |
| HK ↔ Macau Peninsula | TurboJet 60 min | HZMB bus HK$ 65 | HKMO HK$ 380 |
| HK ↔ Shenzhen | Cross-border bus 60+10 min | Cross-border bus HK$ 55 | Private charter HK$ 1,200 |
| HK ↔ Zhuhai | Ferry 70 min | HZMB bus HK$ 65 | Helicopter HK$ 4,300 |
| HK ↔ Zhongshan | Ferry 70 min | Ferry HK$ 165 | Charter HK$ 1,800 |
| HK ↔ Shunde | Coach 3 h | Coach HK$ 230 | Charter HK$ 1,800 |
📅 Estimated immigration times
- Shenzhen Bay: one-stop clearance, 10-30 min;
- Lo Wu / Lok Ma Chau (Futian): 30-60 min;
- HZMB: 15-30 min;
- Ferry terminals: 10-30 min;
- Public holidays: add 30-60 min at every port.
📲 Why book through us
- Klook prices undercut window prices by 5-30%;
- QR scan straight at the counter / vehicle;
- Vouchers usually valid 90 days;
- Most allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before.