Hong Kong ↔ Macau private car
Door-to-door between the two cities. No terminals, no timetables. Check the listing for vehicle options and the live price.
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Updated 29 September 2026
Four ways across the water, and the price gap between the cheapest and the fastest is roughly ten to one. Prices checked September 2026.
| TurboJET ferry | Cotai Water Jet | Bridge shuttle bus | Helicopter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossing time | ~70 min | ~70 min | ~45 min | ~15 min |
| Price from | HK$194 (Economy, weekday day) | HK$192 (Cotai Class, weekday day) | HK$65 day / HK$70 night | Roughly US$649+ per person |
| Terminals | Sheung Wan ↔ Outer Harbour / Taipa | Sheung Wan ↔ Taipa | Bridge ports (city outskirts) | Shun Tak Heliport ↔ Macau |
| Frequency | Frequent daytime sailings | Frequent daytime sailings | Every 5–10 min at peak, 24 hours | Hourly, daytime |
| Catch | Night sailings cost more (HK$242) | Night sailings cost more (HK$242) | Add transfer time at both ends | Weather-dependent; book ahead |
| Best for | City-centre to city-centre | Cotai resort stays | Budget trips, odd hours | Splurge arrivals |
Ferry fares are the April 2026 revised tariffs (TurboJET and Cotai Water Jet both raised prices ~10%). Weekend, holiday and night fares run higher, so check the live listing for your sailing.
The four routes in detail
- TurboJET ferry. The classic: high-speed ferries from Sheung Wan's Hong Kong–Macau Ferry Terminal to Macau's Outer Harbour or Taipa, about 70 minutes. Economy from HK$194 on weekday daytime sailings, HK$212 weekends and holidays, HK$242 at night. Super class from HK$406, Premier Grand from HK$545. Tickets are sold per sailing. They're frequently discounted on Klook below the counter price.
- Cotai Water Jet. The Sands' own ferry, Sheung Wan to Taipa only. The natural pick if you're staying on the Cotai Strip, since the terminal sits beside the resorts. Cotai Class from HK$192 weekday daytime, HK$209 weekends, HK$242 at night.
- Ferry tickets, decoded. Operator comparison, terminals, classes and how to book with QR boarding: Macau ferry guide →
- HZMB shuttle bus ("Golden Bus"). The cheapest crossing in the Pearl River Delta: HK$65 daytime (06:00–23:59), HK$70 at night, about 45 minutes over the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, running 24 hours every 5–10 minutes at peak. The catch the price hides: the bridge ports are on the outskirts of both cities, so budget connecting transport at each end. One suitcase per person (max 20 kg). Full transport guide →
- Sky Shuttle helicopter. Fifteen minutes, Shun Tak Heliport to Macau, roughly US$649+ per person through booking platforms. The fastest way across by a distance. It's the only one where the journey is the experience.
Book it all in one place: Getting to Macau: book your crossing →
Which one is yours?
- Pick the ferry if your hotel is in the city centre (Outer Harbour) or on Cotai (Taipa). The terminals are where you actually want to be, which the bus can't match.
- Pick the bridge bus if price matters most, or you're travelling at 3am. It's the only option that never sleeps, at HK$65.
- Pick the helicopter if this is a special trip and fifteen minutes door-to-door sounds better than seventy.
- Pick a private car transfer if you'd rather not think about any of this. Door-to-door, fixed price: book online before you arrive.
Book the transfer
Private cars between Hong Kong and Macau book as a fixed-price transfer. Hotel pickup on one side, hotel drop-off on the other, immigration handled en route.
Quick FAQ
What's the cheapest way from Hong Kong to Macau?
The HZMB shuttle bus at HK$65 daytime / HK$70 night. Add connecting transport at both ends: the bridge ports are on the city outskirts.
Ferry or bus: which is faster overall?
The bus crossing is faster (about 45 min vs 70), but ferry terminals are central and bridge ports are remote. Door-to-door it's often close. It depends on your start and end points.
Can I book ferry tickets in advance?
Yes. TurboJET and Cotai Water Jet sell direct, and ferry tickets are also sold on Klook, often discounted. Tickets are for a specific sailing.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Hong Kong and Macau run separate immigration. It's an international border crossing in both directions.
Which Macau terminal should I use?
Outer Harbour for the peninsula and historic centre; Taipa for the Cotai Strip. TurboJET serves both, Cotai Water Jet serves Taipa.
Disclosure: booking links on this page carry our Klook partner ID. Prices shown were seen in September 2026, the live listing governs.