# Taxi from Central to Tsim Sha Tsui

A taxi from Central to Tsim Sha Tsui costs about HK$148.30, day or night (8.2 km, about 16 min). From the official Hong Kong taxi tariff in force since 10 May 2026, checked 31 October 2026.

Worked out from the Hong Kong tariff in force from 10 May 2026. Status: Verified. 8.2 km, about 16 min by the quickest road route.

Usually via Connaught Road Central, Western Harbour Crossing and Kowloon Park Drive. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

## Through the day

| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday 12:00) | HK$148.30 | HK$144.10–HK$148.30 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | HK$148.30 | HK$144.10–HK$148.30 | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | HK$148.30 | HK$144.10–HK$148.30 | Only the traffic |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | HK$148.30 | HK$144.10–HK$148.30 | Only the traffic |

## Weekday daytime, line by line

- Pick-up charge, Urban taxi, includes the first 2 km: HK$29.00 ([source](https://www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/en/content_276/TaxiFareTable20260510.pdf))
- Urban taxi: 7.07 km, 6.7 min in slow traffic: HK$88.33 ([source](https://www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/en/content_276/TaxiFareTable20260510.pdf))
- Included in the pick-up charge: −HK$21.00 ([source](https://www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/en/content_276/TaxiFareTable20260510.pdf))
- Meter steps of 2.10 (a started step counts): HK$1.97 ([source](https://www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/en/content_276/TaxiFareTable20260510.pdf))
- Cross-harbour tunnel, toll and return toll: HK$50.00 ([source](https://www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/en/content_276/TaxiFareTable20260510.pdf))
- Total, typical traffic: HK$148.30

> Other tolls are added if the route uses them: Tai Lam Tunnel HK$28, Tate's Cairn Tunnel HK$20, and Aberdeen, Shing Mun and Lion Rock tunnels or the Tsing Sha Control Area HK$8.

## Where you start and end

- **Pick-up: Central.** The business district on the north shore of Hong Kong Island, around Statue Square and the IFC towers, by the Star Ferry and the Airport Express station.
- **Drop-off: Tsim Sha Tsui.** The tip of the Kowloon peninsula, with the Star Ferry, the waterfront promenade and the shops of Nathan Road and Canton Road. Trips to the island cross the harbour.

## About this trip

### How much is a taxi from Central to Tsim Sha Tsui?

About HK$148.30 on a weekday in the daytime, HK$144.10 to HK$148.30 depending on traffic, for 8.2 km (about 16 min).

### Is it a flat fare or the meter?

The meter: HK$29.00 to start, then HK$10.50 per km.

### Which surcharges apply?

On a weekday in the daytime: Cross-harbour tunnel, toll and return toll HK$50.00.

### Does the time of day change the fare?

No, it comes to about HK$148.30 at any time.

### What else may be added?

Each piece of baggage in the boot HK$6.00; Each animal or bird HK$5.00.

## Zones and charges on this trip

Central is in Hong Kong Island.

| Charge | On this trip | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-harbour tunnel, toll and return toll | Yes, HK$50.00 | Trips starting at Hong Kong Island, ending outside Hong Kong Island |
| Cross-harbour tunnel, toll and return toll | No | Trips ending at Hong Kong Island, starting outside Hong Kong Island |

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- [Tsim Sha Tsui to Causeway Bay](https://taxifare.org/hk/hong-kong/tsim-sha-tsui-to-causeway-bay/index.md)
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The full tariff: [Hong Kong taxi fares](https://taxifare.org/hk/hong-kong/index.md)

To cite this page: Taxi from Central to Tsim Sha Tsui, TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/hk/hong-kong/central-to-tsim-sha-tsui/ (checked 31 October 2026)