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Discovery Bay is just a step away from downtown Central. Getting here by land or sea, in a breeze
Transport
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Discovery Bay ↔ Central (Central Pier No. 3)
Fast Speed Ferry

Provides a pleasant 25-minute journey between Central Pier 3 and Discovery Bay Pier

Adult
Child
Aged 1 to below 12
Senior
Aged 65 or above
Single Trip
Octopus
$46
$23
Government $2 scheme applicable
Single trip ticket
$46
$23
$23
DB Resident’s Octopus
$33.5
$16.8
Government $2 scheme applicable
Transport Card
Refundable deposit
$20
Stored-Trip: 20 trips
$730
$365
$365

Infant under 1 year old (accompanied by a paying adult) may travel free.

“Single trip ticket” is valid for use within the day of purchase.

"Stored-Trip” is valid for 60 days, top-up is allowed for remaining trip at 2 or less.

Government $2 scheme is applicable to passenger aged 60-64 paying with JoyYou Card and Person with disability paying with designated Octopus.

Discovery Bay ferry service is covered by the Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme. For details, please visit www.ptfss.gov.hk.

Ferry - Remarks
1.
Transport Card is a stored-trip ticket for frequent traveler. For Transport Card related services such as replacement of damaged or lost cards, an administration fee of HK$50 for each card is applicable. For details, please refer to the "Schedule of Fees and Guidelines of the Use of Tickets" at the piers.
2.
With effect from 3 March 2013, beneficiaries under the government's "Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities" are eligible for $2 ferry fare payment by using the relevant specified Octopus® Card.
3.
Ferry and bus fare concession to student residing in Discovery Bay is eligible for age range 12-25 years. This concession is only applicable to registered DB Resident’s Octopus Card with Student status.
Schedule (From Central)
Schedule (From Discovery Bay)
Remarks
Wheelchair available at Piers
Travelling with Pets on Ferry
Route and Schedule
Adult
Child
Aged 1 to below 12
Senior
Aged 65 or above
DB01R
Tung Chung ↔ DB Plaza Bus Terminus
Resident*
$11.6
$5.8
Government $2 Scheme applicable
Regular
$14.3
$7.2
DB03R
Sunny Bay ↔ DB Plaza Bus Terminus
Resident*
$11.6
$5.8
Government $2 Scheme applicable
Regular
$14.3
$7.2
DB03P
Sunny Bay ↔ DB North
Resident*
$11.6
$5.8
Government $2 Scheme applicable
Regular
$14.3
$7.2
DB08R
Central ↔ Discovery Bay (Overnight Service)
Resident*
$41.7
$20.9
Government $2 Scheme applicable
Regular
$58.0
$29.0
DB02R
HK International Airport** ↔ DB Plaza Bus Terminus
Resident*
$40.6
Regular
$48

* Pay by registered DB Resident’s Octopus Card only.

Please pay while boarding. Passenger is reminded to reserve sufficient value for fare while paying with electronic payment systems.

Up to two children under the age of three may travel for free if accompanied by a fare paying adult.

** Airport routes, DB02R is NOT applicable for Government $2 Scheme. Selected departures via “Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge” Hong Kong port.

Government $2 scheme is applicable to passenger aged 60-64 paying with JoyYou Card and Person with disability paying with designated Octopus.

Discovery Bay bus services are covered by the Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme. For details, please visit www.ptfss.gov.hk.

Ferry and bus fare concession to student residing in Discovery Bay is eligible for age range 12-25 years. This concession is only applicable to registered DB Resident’s Octopus Card with Student status.

* Pay by registered DB Resident’s Octopus Card only.

Flat fare. Please pay while boarding. Passenger is reminded to reserve sufficient value for fare while paying with electronic payment systems.

Up to two children under the age of three may travel for free if accompanied by a fare paying adult.

Government $2 scheme is applicable to passenger aged 60 and above and Person with disability paying with JoyYou Card or designated Octopus.

Discovery Bay bus services are covered by the Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme. For details, please visit www.ptfss.gov.hk.

Taxi

Urban taxis (coloured red) and Lantau taxis (coloured blue) can reach Discovery Bay North area where DB North Plaza and Auberge Discovery Bay are situated, and drop off and pick up passengers at designated zones.

Car

As entry for private vehicles is restricted, private car drivers can park their cars at the open-air car park next to Sunny Bay MTR station, or the car park at Citygate, Tung Chung, and connect to Discovery Bay by shuttle bus.

Tunnel Toll Charges
Category
Vehicle
Toll
1
Government vehicles, ambulances or vehicles used by officers of the Fire Services Department, the Hong Kong Police Force, the Customs and Excise Department or the Correctional Services Department
$50
2
Private light buses other than category 1 above
$50
3
Public and private buses other than category 1 above
$50
4
Light goods vehicles and special purpose vehicles other than category 1 above and of a permitted gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5.5 tones
$120
5
Medium goods vehicles and special purpose vehicles other than category 1 above and of a permitted gross vehicle weight exceeding 5.5 tones but not exceeding 24 tones
$160
6
Heavy goods vehicles and special purpose vehicles other than category 1 above and of a permitted gross vehicles weight exceeding 24 tones
$250
7
Vehicles other than categories 1 to 6 above
$250
Taxi
$0

Toll is only chargeable for Discovery Bay-bound vehicles.

Tunnel Opening Hours

The tunnel is open 24 hours on all days. Delivery and servicing vehicles are allowed to enter Discovery Bay between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. daily.

Remarks
Remarks – Tunnel and City Management Access Control
Types of Vehicles Allowed to use the Tunnel
Transport Department has limited the approval to 'specified vehicles' only. Specified vehicles include residents' coaches, goods vehicles for goods delivery and servicing functions, Government vehicles.
Private cars, motor cycles, golf carts, passenger vans, cyclists and pedestrians are not allowed.
Duration of Stay at Discovery Bay of Specified Vehicles
The first two hours stated in the application is free of charge and any overstaying will be charged at the following rates:
First hour or part thereof HK$100
After the first hour or part thereof HK$200 per hour
No vehicle is allowed to remain overnight.
Authorized Area
Entry into Discovery Bay is limited to the areas specified in the application and no variation is permitted. In the event that a vehicle is detected in an unauthorised area, the vehicle may be wheel clamped and a fee of HK$320 will be charged for its release.
Out of Gauge Vehicles and Vehicles with Abnormal Loads
Out of gauge vehicles and vehicles with abnormal loads are only permitted to drive on Discovery Bay Road and can only park at the Nim Shue Wan Service Area (Area 10B). Entry into any other area of Discovery Bay is strictly prohibited. An escort service will be provided to out of gauge vehicles and vehicles with abnormal loads at a service charge of HK$700 and is payable in cash at the Permit Collection Office upon departure.
Discovery Bay Commercial Tenant's Vehicles
Discovery Bay commercial tenant's vehicles do not need to obtain permit of entering into and departing from Discovery Bay. However, the commercial tenants are reminded that their vehicles must be specified vehicles and must obtain license from Transport Department for using all Hong Kong roads (not just Lantau Island private road).
Arrangements of External Coach Service
There are four external routes - one to the HK International Airport and HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port, one to Tung Chung, one to Sunny Bay, and one overnight bus to Central.
DINE ‘N RIDE - Year Round Offer
Upon dine-in consumption by electronic payment at designated restaurants* of every HK$150 on Monday to Friday, or of every HK$250 on Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday, and presentation of the original same-day restaurant single receipt and electronic payment receipt for validation at the Concierge of DB Plaza, the Free Ride offer will be saved to the given valid Octopus card(s) and can enjoy the offer within 120 minutes after the Octopus card(s) are validated. Patrons can enjoy a Free Ride back to town on the same day.
Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme
Discovery Bay ferry and bus services are included in the Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme.