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Can I take a private car across the HKZMB Bridge?
One-line answer: Yes, via a dual-plate cross-border charter holding HKZMB Bridge quota. ~25 min crossing time; HK Airport ↔ Macau in 45 min total. Drivers must hold both Mainland and HK / Macau permits. Cannot self-drive a normal car without a Northbound (港车北上) annual permit.
Pricing benchmark (2026)
| Route | Alphard (7) | V-Class (6) |
|---|---|---|
| HK city → Zhuhai | RMB 1300 / HKD 1510 | RMB 1170 / HKD 1360 |
| HK city → Macau (Cotai) | RMB 1280 / HKD 1490 | RMB 1150 / HKD 1340 |
| HK Airport → Macau Airport | RMB 1100 / HKD 1280 | RMB 990 / HKD 1150 |
| Macau → Hong Kong Disneyland | RMB 1480 / HKD 1720 | RMB 1330 / HKD 1550 |
The official HZMB light passenger-vehicle toll is RMB 150 per vehicle per trip. Whether it is included depends on the route quotation and booking terms.
Bridge usage flow
- Driver picks you up at hotel / airport
- Drive to HK Bridge port (~30 min from city)
- Disembark briefly at HK port for departure inspection
- Re-board, cross 55 km bridge (≈25 min)
- Follow the port's passenger-clearance instructions at Zhuhai / Macau; passengers may need to leave the vehicle for entry inspection
- Re-board, drive to final hotel / location
Total time HK-Hotel → Macau-Hotel: 90–120 min.
Why use HKZMB vs. other crossings?
- From HK Airport: HKZMB is the fastest route (45 min to Macau, 50 min to Zhuhai)
- For foreign passports: HKZMB consolidates multiple inspections, less paperwork friction
- For luggage-heavy travel: same vehicle from start to finish
- For sightseeing: optional 30-min photo stop at the HKZMB observation deck
FAQ
Can I self-drive my own car across HKZMB?
HK plate cars need an annual Northbound (港车北上) quota; Mainland cars need cross-border quota. Most travellers cannot self-drive — chartering a dual-plate car is by far the easiest option.
Does the bridge close in bad weather?
Yes — typhoon signal 8 closes the bridge. We monitor weather and recommend rescheduling or a Shenzhen Bay alternative.
Can the dual-plate car wait at HKZMB for me to take photos?
Yes — 30-min photo stop at the observation deck is included on tour packages, RMB 100 add-on otherwise.
What if I'm departing from Zhuhai going to HK Airport?
Same flow in reverse. Drop you at HKG terminal entry. Allow 4 h before flight.
Russian / EU / US passport — works on HKZMB?
Yes — HKZMB is the recommended crossing for foreign passports because both inspections happen in one continuous bridge journey, simpler than land checkpoints.