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Lantau Island from Hong Kong Island

Lantau Island, home to Hong Kong Disneyland, the Big Buddha, and Hong Kong International Airport, is easily accessible from Hong Kong Island via multiple transportation routes. Plan your journey based on your destination and preferred travel experience.

🚇 MTR Routes (Most Popular)

To Disneyland: Central → Lai King → Sunny Bay → Disneyland Resort (45 minutes)
To Tung Chung: Central → Lai King → Tung Chung (35 minutes)
Cost: HK$17.10-27.70 depending on destination
From Tung Chung: Access to Ngong Ping 360 cable car and bus routes

To Hong Kong Disneyland

  • MTR Disneyland Resort Line: Most convenient option
  • Journey: Central → Lai King → Sunny Bay → Disneyland Resort
  • Total Time: 45 minutes from Central
  • Operating Hours: 6:00 AM - 1:00 AM

🚌 Bus Routes

Route E11: Central → Airport → Tung Chung (50 minutes, HK$14.50)
Route A11: North Point → Airport → Tung Chung (70 minutes, HK$14.50)
Route A12: Airport Express stops → Airport → Tung Chung

To Big Buddha & Po Lin Monastery

  • Step 1: MTR to Tung Chung (35 minutes from Central)
  • Step 2: Ngong Ping 360 cable car (25 minutes, HK$288 round-trip standard cabin)
  • Alternative: Bus 23 from Tung Chung to Ngong Ping (45 minutes, HK$17.20)
  • Total Journey: 60-80 minutes depending on connections

To Hong Kong International Airport

  • Airport Express: Central → Airport (24 minutes, HK$115)
  • Frequency: Every 10-15 minutes
  • Bus Route E11: Central → Airport (50 minutes, HK$14.50)
  • Taxi: 45-60 minutes, HK$400-500 including tolls

📍 Popular Lantau Destinations

Tai O Fishing Village: Bus 11 from Tung Chung (45 minutes)
Mui Wo (Silvermine Bay): Ferry from Central Pier 6 (35 minutes, HK$16.80)
Cheung Sha Beach: Bus 1, 2, or 4 from Mui Wo

Ferry Option (Scenic Route)

  • Central to Mui Wo: 35-55 minutes depending on ferry type
  • Ordinary Ferry: HK$16.80, slower but cheaper
  • Fast Ferry: HK$31.30, more expensive but quicker
  • Schedule: Regular departures from Central Pier 6

💡 Planning Tips

• Book Ngong Ping 360 cable car tickets online for discounts
• Airport Express offers free shuttle bus connections in Central
• Check ferry schedules as they vary by day and season
• Allow extra time for cable car queues during weekends and holidays

For detailed information about Lantau Island attractions, read our complete Lantau Island guide. For other transportation options, visit our main transportation page.

Food and dining

From the with everything from street foods in to Michelin Star dining just in the Central business district alone, and with fresh seafood in Aberdeen beside the harbour while Japanese snacks and foods are to be found in Causeway Bay, and of course Dim Sum everywhere, there is no one "Hong Kong island food" as such, but there are certainly highlights and things not to be missed.

Here then are some of those choices, from the well known to the obscure, from 5 star hotels to off the beaten track delights, try some of these then strike out on your own and try something you haven't tried before!

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