Harbor views, island hikes and Portuguese lanes
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Travel leg · Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau
Lantau Island to Macau
Lantau Island and Macau sit about 41 km (26 mi) apart in a straight line, with Macau to the west. It is leg 2 of 2 on our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau itinerary, a 6-day trip. It crosses from Hong Kong into Macau. Here is how long it takes by bus, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 41 km · 26 mi
- Est. road distance
- 50–58 km
- Est. drive time
- 35 min – 1 h 15 min
- Direction
- Heading west
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By bus or car
Our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau guide points to buses for getting around, and a car works too: an estimated 50–58 km of road and 35 min – 1 h 15 min of driving.
Hong Kong's MTR, trams and ferries are fast and cheap with an Octopus card. Lantau is reached by MTR to Tung Chung, and Macau by TurboJET ferry from Sheung Wan or the bridge bus. In Macau, free casino shuttles and public buses link the peninsula and Taipa.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Macau
Former Portuguese enclave of colonial squares, temples and Macanese food. Stay 2 days.
Ruins of St. Paul's
Stone facade of a 17th-century Jesuit church atop a grand stairway.
Taipa Village
Old lanes of Rua do Cunha with snack shops, Portuguese houses and the Taipa Houses Museum.
Coloane Village
Quiet seaside village with the Chapel of St. Francis Xavier and Hac Sa Beach nearby.
Lord Stow's Bakery
Coloane bakery that made the Portuguese-style egg tart famous in Macau.
Senado Square
Wave-patterned square lined with pastel colonial buildings and St. Dominic's Church.
Monte Fort and Macao Museum
Hilltop fort with cannons and a museum on the city's East-West history.
Before you leave Lantau Island
Hong Kong's largest island, with mountain trails, a giant Buddha and a fishing village. Stay 1 day.
Ngong Ping 360
Cable car from Tung Chung over the bay and hills to Ngong Ping plateau.
Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha)
Bronze Buddha 34 meters tall, reached by 268 steps.
Nei Lak Shan Country Trail
Easy loop trail on the slopes above Ngong Ping with views over the Big Buddha, the airport and the South China Sea.
On this curated route
Where Lantau Island → Macau sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Macau to Lantau Island is the same 41 km in a straight line, heading east. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
Average daytime highs at both ends stay within 1°C of each other all year, so you can pack the same way for both.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lantau Island high | 18° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 19° |
| Macau high | 18° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 20° |
| Lantau Island rain | 35 | 29 | 69 | 109 | 231 | 288 | 197 | 234 | 173 | 55 | 29 | 21 |
| Macau rain | 40 | 31 | 85 | 112 | 247 | 294 | 216 | 253 | 195 | 69 | 32 | 26 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Macau month guides.
Lantau Island to Macau: questions travelers ask
How far is Lantau Island from Macau?
Lantau Island is about 41 km (26 mi) from Macau in a straight line, with Macau to the west. By road, we estimate 50–58 km (31–36 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Lantau Island to Macau?
An estimated 35 min – 1 h 15 min, assuming 50–58 km of road at average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Lantau Island to Macau?
Our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau itinerary includes this leg. Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau runs about 6 days across 3 stops, best in Oct – Dec.
Getting to Lantau Island
Guides for both ends
- Lantau Island travel guide
- Lantau Island weather best time to visit
- Macau travel guide
- Macau weather best time to visit
Macau by month
Plan Lantau Island → Macau with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.