Using the MTR: plan the exit as carefully as the station

Start with the whole journey

The MTR is a practical backbone for moving around Hong Kong, but the closest station name is only part of a useful route. Large stations can have several exits serving different streets or shopping centres. Checking the destination's recommended exit before boarding can save a substantial detour on foot.

At the station

Follow line names, interchange signs and the direction of the final station on the platform. Keep your ticket or payment method available for the exit gates. For a group, agree on a meeting point before entering a busy interchange rather than relying on everyone finding one another after the doors close.

For luggage and accessibility

If lifts are important, check the accessible entrance and interchange route as well as the station itself. A step-free station entrance does not automatically mean the shortest street route to a hotel. Avoid building a connection to a flight or timed activity around the last possible train. Allow space for queues, unfamiliar signage and walking through a large station, especially on your first day.