[Taking the Golden Bus to Macau] Complete 2026 guide to the Golden Bus timetable and boarding/alighting points

Macau is one of the short-haul travel destinations for Hong Kongers. In the past, when travelling to Macau, many people would immediately think of taking the ferry. However, since the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge opened, many have chosen to take the Golden Bus, officially known as the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Shuttle Bus, and travel to Macau by bus via land route. The advantages of taking the Golden Bus to Macau are that it is cheaper than taking the ferry and takes less time, which has attracted many Hong Kongers to choose this way of travelling to Macau. This article sets out a guide to taking the Golden Bus to Macau, including information on how much the Golden Bus costs and the timetable, among other details.

The Hong Kong-Macau Shuttle Bus operating on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has two routes: the “Hong Kong–Macau Route” between Hong Kong and Macau, and the “Hong Kong–Zhuhai Route” between Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macau. The Hong Kong–Macau Route departs from the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and takes only 35 minutes.

Hong Kong: Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

The Hong Kong boarding point for the Gold Bus is at the Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. You may take any airport bus route terminating at the Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, or take the free transfer route from Hong Kong International Airport to the Hong Kong boarding point.

Macau: Macau Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

Upon arrival in Macau, you will disembark at the Macau Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge on the artificial island. After immigration, you may take the free shuttle buses provided by major Macau hotels to get to your hotel, or choose to take Macau public buses to various districts in Macau.

The fares for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge shuttle bus between Hong Kong and Macau are the same, and are divided into daytime and nighttime services. The daytime service runs from 06:00 to 23:59, with a fare of HK$65; the nighttime service runs from 00:00 to 05:59, with a fare of HK$70. Children under 12 years old or below 1.2 metres in height (children under 3 years old and below 95cm in height travel free), persons with disabilities, and seniors aged 65 or above are entitled to a 50% discount, with fares of HK$33 for daytime and HK$35 for nighttime respectively.

Travellers may choose to purchase Golden Bus tickets on the spot at the various checkpoints, or buy tickets online.

On-the-spot ticket purchase

Travellers may purchase Golden Bus tickets on the spot at the two checkpoints. The following are the payment methods available for on-the-spot ticket purchases at the two checkpoints:

Online ticket purchase

Travellers may purchase tickets on the official website of the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge Shuttle Bus. After the purchase has been successfully confirmed, travellers will receive a QR code for ticket collection. Travellers may use the ticket collection QR code to collect their tickets at the on-site counter or self-service ticket machine at the Hong Kong or Macau checkpoint of the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge.

Each passenger may bring one piece of luggage free of charge on the Gold Bus, provided it does not exceed 76 cm x 51 cm x 32 cm (30 in x 20 in x 13 in) and weighs no more than 20 kg.

If the Gold Bus is unable to operate due to severe weather, natural disasters or other circumstances beyond human control, a full refund will be issued without any handling fee; if a ticket refund is required for other reasons, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Shuttle Bus will charge a cancellation fee based on the time elapsed after purchase (a cancellation fee of 10% of the ticket price will be charged if the ticket is refunded within 30 minutes of purchase; a cancellation fee of 50% of the ticket price will be charged if the ticket is refunded 31 minutes or more after purchase).

If the ticket was purchased on the spot or purchased online but has already been collected via QR code, the refund procedure must be completed at the counters at each checkpoint; passengers who purchased online and have not yet collected their tickets may complete the refund procedure online.

Travellers may take various airport bus routes from different districts in Hong Kong to the Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. For example, from Tsuen Wan District, you may take the Long Win Bus Route A31 from Nina Tower in Tsuen Wan to the Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, then take the Gold Bus to Macau. Alternatively, you may first go to the airport and then transfer to the free shuttle bus to the Port.

Besides the HZMB Shuttle Bus (Gold Bus), travellers may also choose “Hong Kong–Macau One”, “Trans-island Hong Kong Macau Express Macau Line”, or travel between Hong Kong and Macau by ferry. Travellers can compare the routes in the table below and choose the option that best suits their needs:

Travelling to Macau by Golden Bus is convenient. After purchasing your tickets, remember to arrange travel insurance for yourself, your family and friends, so you can enjoy your trip with greater peace of mind. As Hong Kong’s insurance comparison platform, 10Life introduces an actuary-designed scoring system to compare different insurance products fairly, helping consumers choose the most suitable product for their needs. Visit Travel Insurance Comparison now to learn more.

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Note: This article was last updated on 14 June 2024.

 

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