Hong Kong Airport – West Kowloon Station by Airport Express

How to Get from Hong Kong Airport to West Kowloon Station

Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, which operates high speed train service to or from mainland China, is located in Jordan of West Kowloon, between the Kowloon Station (MTR station on Airport Express Line and Tung Chung Line) and Austin Station (MTR station on West Rail Line). Passnegers can use the MTR service to or from HK West Kowloon Station.

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG, HKIA or Chek Lap Kok Airport) is just about 30km from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, the newly-opened high speed train airport in Hong Kong.

You can travel from Hong Kong Airport to West Kowlon Train Station or West Kowloon Train Station to Hong Kong Airport by MTR service – using Airport Express train.

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By Airport Express

From Hong Kong Airport to West Kowloon Station: Travellers can take MTR Airport Express Line at Hong Kong Airport’s Passenger Terminal exit to Kowloon station in just 20 – 30mins. After reaching at Kowloon MTR station, just take the C1 Exit at Kowloon MTR station and walk via footbridge or subways to West Kowloon Station to catch your high speed train.

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From West Kowloon Station to Hong Kong Airport: If you start you journey from West Kowloon Station, you can walk to Kowloon MTR station first, then take Airport Express Line from Kowloon Station to Airport Station in 20 – 30mins.

Useful Journey Planner Tools

• Hong Kong MTR Journey Planner
• HK E Transport
• Hong Kong Airport Express ticket – Buy online from HK$ 44
• Buy train tickets via China Highlights http://www.chinahighlights.com/china-trains/

High Speed Train Service at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station

You can read some insider trip info on the rail travel guides below.

How to Take a Train from HK West Kowloon

Photos courtesy of Keith Wong, a Singaporean working in HK & ChinaTrain12306 visitor.

Photos courtesy of Keith Wong: Entrance to HK West Kowloon Station from Austin MTR Station. Passengers can get to HK West Kowloon Station by MTR by arriving at Austin Station or Kowloon Station.Photos courtesy of Keith Wong: Entrance to HK West Kowloon Station from Austin MTR Station. Passengers can get to HK West Kowloon Station by MTR by arriving at Austin Station or Kowloon Station.

Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Link way from Austin station to West Kowloon Station.Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Link way from Austin station to West Kowloon Station.

Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Towards departure area for security checks.Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Towards departure area for security checks.

Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Self-service ticket machine for HK citizens. These don't accept foreigner's passports. Visitors & passport holders must collect or buy tickets from ticket counters next to machines in HK West Kowloon Station.Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Self-service ticket machine for HK citizens. These don't accept foreigner's passports. Visitors & passport holders must collect or buy tickets from ticket counters next to machines in HK West Kowloon Station.

Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Towards HK and China Immigration Area. No photos allow in this area. You clear both China and HK immigration in HK West Kowloon Station.Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Towards HK and China Immigration Area. No photos allow in this area. You clear both China and HK immigration in HK West Kowloon Station.

Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): depaturesPhotos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): depatures

Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Queue to go down to train platform by escalator.Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Queue to go down to train platform by escalator.

Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Trains from HK West Kowloon Station to China cities (Xiamen). Photos courtesy of Keith Wong (Singaporean working in HK, ChinaTrain12306 visitors): Trains from HK West Kowloon Station to China cities (Xiamen).

Trusted Online Ticket Agents:

Option 1: China Highlights is a reliable online agency  for China train ticketing. They get positive reviews on TripAdvisor & Trustpilot. Sharon and her team help you buy tickets & plan rail routes even deliver tickets to your hotels with a service fee from $6.

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Option 2: China DIY Travel  is also a trusted online ticketing agent & get recommended for their excellent service on TripAdvisor. Helen & her Australian husband, team are always helpful buying tickets for foreigners. ChinaTrain12306 users can use PROMO CODE “ct123” to reduce booking fees.

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