How to Get from Kowloon to Zhuhai
Travel from Kowloon to Zhuhai by TurboJET ferry in about 70 minutes, by bus from about 4 hours or by private transfer. Fares and tips.
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From the neon canyons of Tsim Sha Tsui to the palm-fringed seafront of Zhuhai, this is a classic Pearl River Delta trip. Both cities share a Cantonese heritage, but the pace changes the moment you arrive in Zhuhai, the garden city across the estuary.
You can cross by ferry or by coach over the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, or book a private car. Whichever you pick, you can book your tickets on GoAsia.cc.
Kowloon to Zhuhai by Ferry
TurboJET sails from the China Ferry Terminal at 33 Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui to Zhuhai Jiuzhou Port, with a sailing time of about 70 minutes. Sailings from Kowloon leave at 08:00 (Saturday to Monday), 11:20, 12:20, 15:30, 17:10 and 18:10, and they call at Sheung Wan on the way, so allow a little more time.[1]
Economy Class costs HK$170 and Super Class HK$255 from Kowloon to Jiuzhou Port.[1] Super Class is the pick if you want a quieter cabin.
Kowloon to Zhuhai by Bus
Coaches cross the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge from points in Kowloon, with departures roughly every 30 minutes through the day. The trip takes from about 4 hours including immigration at the bridge ports, and on booking platforms tickets cost about $15 to $18 (October 2026).[2] It is the cheapest way across, and the drive over the bridge gives you sea views and a close look at the islands of the delta.
Kowloon to Zhuhai by Private Transfer
A private Toyota Alphard for up to 3 passengers picks you up at your hotel in Kowloon and drives you straight to Zhuhai. It suits small groups and travelers with heavy luggage. The ride takes from about 2 hours 50 minutes, and on booking platforms it starts at about $253 (October 2026).[2]
Tips for Traveling from Kowloon to Zhuhai
- Passport: Ferry tickets to mainland China are sold only against an original travel document, and the name and document number must match your booking.[1]
- Entry rules: Zhuhai is in mainland China, so check the Chinese entry rules for your nationality before you leave Hong Kong.
- Ferry terminal: The China Ferry Terminal is a few minutes' walk from the Star Ferry pier, Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station and Austin station. Do not confuse it with the Star Ferry piers.[1]
- Luggage: On the bus you carry your own bags through the immigration halls at the bridge ports. With heavy bags, the ferry or a private transfer is easier.
- Payments: Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong dollar, Zhuhai the Chinese yuan. Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay before you cross, because they are the main way to pay in Zhuhai.
- Weekends: The route is popular on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, so book ahead.
Timetable
| Bus Hong Kong - Zhuhai $ 14.71–18.38 4h | |
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| Ferry Hong Kong - Zhuhai $ 20.70–31.05 1h | |
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| Bus Kowloon - Zhuhai $ 14.71–18.38 4h | |
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| Taxi Kowloon - Zhuhai $ 253.62 2h 50m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The bus. On booking platforms tickets cost about $15 to $18 (October 2026).
The ferry from the China Ferry Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui to Zhuhai Jiuzhou Port. The sailing time is about 70 minutes.
The ferry sails for about 70 minutes, a private transfer takes from about 2 hours 50 minutes, and the bus takes from about 4 hours including border clearance.
Yes. You move from Hong Kong into mainland China, so you pass Hong Kong departure immigration and Chinese entry control. Ferry tickets to the mainland are sold only against an original travel document.
At Zhuhai Jiuzhou Port.
Yes. The coach crosses the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge and gives you views of the Pearl River Delta and its islands.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] TurboJET (Shun Tak-China Travel Ship Management): Hong Kong/Kowloon - Zhuhai route: sailing schedule, fares and terminals. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- [2] 12Go: Kowloon - Zhuhai timetable. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.