Arriving in Macau: the LRT, MOP 6 Buses, Taxis and the Macau Pass

Most visitors reach Macau by air, by ferry from Hong Kong, or by bus across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Entry rules are in Macau’s entry guide, the opening hours for each crossing in the border crossings guide, and the limits on cigarettes and e-cigarettes in Macau customs.

The LRT Taipa Line

Macao Light Rapid Transit’s Taipa Line stops at Airport Station and at Taipa Ferry Terminal Station. It runs 06:30 to 23:15 Monday to Thursday, and 06:30 to 23:59 Friday to Sunday and on public holidays.

The operator says a general Macau Pass gets the same discount as its own prepaid card. A single journey ticket is valid only on the day it is issued.

Buses

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) says “The bus fare is MOP6.00”, and passengers “should prepare adequate coins for the fare as no change is given on the buses”. It lists the routes serving the airport as AP1, AP1X, MT1, MT4, N2, 26, 36, 51A and 51X.

At the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge port, MGTO says visitors “may continue their journey by taxi or bus - routes 101X or 102X”.

Taxis

MGTO says Macau’s taxis are black with a cream roof. “The flag-fall charge is MOP21.00 for the first 1600 metres, with MOP2.00 added for every 220 metres thereafter.” On top of that:

• MOP 8 for boarding at the taxi station at the airport, the Taipa Ferry Terminal, the Macao Port Zone of Hengqin Port or the bridge’s artificial island.
• MOP 3 for each item of luggage in the boot.
• MOP 2 for every 55 seconds of waiting you ask for.

For a radio taxi, MGTO gives +853 2828 3283.

Macau is often a day or two after Hong Kong. Saily’s single profile means adding Macau as another destination instead of buying a second SIM at the ferry terminal, and setting it up before you leave home has you online when you arrive.

The Macau Pass

Macau Pass sells its card for “MOP$130”, which includes MOP 100 of stored value and a MOP 30 card fee that cannot be used or refunded. You can top it up with cash at 7-Eleven, Circle K, supermarkets and the company’s customer service centres. Its customer service line is +853 2872 7688.

Paying in patacas

MGTO says the pataca (MOP) is Macau’s official currency. None of the official bus, LRT or taxi pages we read says Hong Kong dollars are accepted, and we found no official statement that buses or the LRT take bank cards. Carry patacas or a Macau Pass.

Emergency numbers

The Macau government says to contact the Public Security Police “via the emergency hotline at 999”. MGTO’s tourism hotline is +853 2833 3000.