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Fo Tan Transport Guide for Tutors
TUTORZONE ROUTE GUIDE · NEW TERRITORIES
Fo Tan Station sits on the MTR East Rail Line, just one or two stops from Shatin and Tai Wai, with tutoring places clustered around the industrial area and Jubilee Garden. Whether you come by MTR, bus or taxi, you can reach your lesson on time.
Fo Tan at a Glance
Fo Tan is a station along the MTR East Rail Line and has convenient transportation, whether you are starting from Kowloon, Hong Kong Island or the New Territories. Exit C of Fo Tan Station leads to the Fo Tan Industrial Area and Jubilee Garden area, where many tutoring places are concentrated, and the nearby alighting points — Fo Tan Station, Jubilee Garden and Suihe Garden — are all close to residential areas and tutoring centres, within walking distance.
Getting to Fo Tan
MTR
Fo Tan is a station along the MTR East Rail Line and has convenient transportation:
- From Kowloon Tong: take the MTR East Rail Line (towards Lo Wu/Lok Ma Chau) and get off at Fo Tan Station — the journey takes about 18 minutes.
- From Hung Hom: take the MTR East Rail Line directly — it takes about 28–30 minutes to reach Fo Tan Station.
- From Shatin or Tai Wai: Fo Tan Station is only 1–2 stations away, very convenient.
- Exit C of Fo Tan Station leads to the Fo Tan Industrial Area and Jubilee Garden area, where many tutoring places are concentrated.
Bus
The franchised bus routes below all have a stop within roughly a 10-minute walk of this district — nearest stop and the areas they run through are checked against the current Citybus and KMB route and stop records:
- Citybus Route 798X — Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate ↔ Fo Tan (Chun Yeung Estate) (via: Sha Tin)
nearest stop: Chun Yeung Estate; runs through Wo Che Estate, Yuen Wo Road, Tate’s Cairn Tunnel and The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong, Pak Shing Kok Road. - Citybus Route 798 — Tiu Keng Leng Station ↔ Fo Tan (Chun Yeung Estate) (via: Sha Tin)
nearest stop: Chun Yeung Estate; runs through Wo Che Estate, Yuen Wo Road, Tseung Kwan O Tunnel and Hau Tak Estate, Po Ning Road. - Citybus Route 987 — Sai Wan Ho ↔ Fo Tan (Chun Yeung Estate)
nearest stop: Chun Yeung Estate; runs through Wo Che Estate, Yuen Wo Road, Tai Wai Station, Che Kung Miu Road and Sun Chui Estate, Hung Mui Kuk Road. - Citybus Route 989 — Fo Tan (Chun Yeung Estate) ↔ Sai Wan Ho
nearest stop: Chun Yeung Estate; runs through Wo Che Estate, Yuen Wo Road, Royal Park Hotel, Pak Hok Ting Street and Mei Wai House Mei Lam Estate, Mei Tin Road. - KMB Route 48P — FO TAN CHUN YEUNG ESTATE ↔ TSING LUNG TAU
nearest stop: Fo Tan Chun Yeung Estate; runs through Wo Che Estate, Shing Mun Tunnels Bbi and Tsuen Wan Station. - KMB Route 81K — SUN TIN WAI ↔ SUI WO COURT
nearest stop: Fo Tan Chun Yeung Estate; runs through Wo Che Estate, Lek Yuen Estate and Pok Hong Estate. - KMB Route 85 — FO TAN CHUN YEUNG ESTATE ↔ KOWLOON CITY FERRY
nearest stop: Fo Tan Chun Yeung Estate; runs through Wo Che Estate, Mei Lam Estate and Lion Rock Tunnel. - KMB Route 88X — SUI WO COURT ↔ PING TIN
nearest stop: Fo Tan Chun Yeung Estate; runs through Wo Che Estate, Tate’s Cairn Tunnel and Tak Hong House, Tak Tin Estate.
Frequencies and fares change from time to time — check the Citybus or KMB app for live arrivals before you set off.
Taxi / Uber
It takes about 15–30 minutes by taxi from Mong Kok, Kowloon Tong or Shatin to Fo Tan (depending on traffic) and costs about $80–$120. This is suitable for instructors who are in a hurry or need to carry teaching materials.
Fo Tan Area Map
Here is the Google Map of Fo Tan — click to explore the restaurants, malls and attractions in the area:
Citybus Information
For bus routes, frequencies and fares, check the official website:
- Citybus Official Website——www.citybus.com.hk.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How long is the MTR ride from Kowloon Tong to Fo Tan?
Take the MTR East Rail Line (towards Lo Wu/Lok Ma Chau) and get off at Fo Tan Station — the journey takes about 18 minutes; from Hung Hom, the direct East Rail Line takes about 28–30 minutes.
Q: Which exit leads to the tutoring areas?
Exit C of Fo Tan Station leads to the Fo Tan Industrial Area and Jubilee Garden area, where many tutoring places are concentrated.
Q: Which buses go to Fo Tan?
KMB 80X runs between Kwun Tong and Fo Tan via San Po Kong and Kowloon Bay; KMB 72/72X run from Tai Po or Sha Tin; Citybus 170 runs between Wah Fu (Central) and Sha Tin Station via Hung Hom; KMB 72/72X link Tai Po and Sha Tin; Citybus 182 runs direct from Kennedy Town to Fo Tan.
Q: How much does a taxi to Fo Tan cost?
About 15–30 minutes from Mong Kok, Kowloon Tong or Shatin (depending on traffic) and about $80–$120 — suitable for instructors who are in a hurry or need to carry teaching materials.
Further Resources & Next Steps
- Official Resource——Citybus: www.citybus.com.hk, for routes, frequencies and fares.
- Route Planning——Google Maps: search “Fo Tan” to plan your journey in real time.
- Parent Tip——Coming from Shatin or Tai Wai? Fo Tan Station is only 1–2 stops away on the East Rail Line — the fastest, simplest way to reach the tutoring cluster around the industrial area and Jubilee Garden.
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Disclaimer: The information above is for reference only. Routes, frequencies and fares are subject to change; please refer to the latest announcements by Citybus and the Transport Department.
📌 This information was initially drafted and organised with AI. Editor-in-charge: Qian Jiajun
