is it true that i can use the octopus card for free??

Question

HelloIf I buy the standard octopus card,can I use it from my hotel (cosmopolitan hotel) in wan chai to the airport for free of charge by metro?!! or it is free just from any station to the airport express station then here I have to pay the fare by my octopus or to buy a ticket?!!I am confused , please correct and tell me the best and cheapest way for 3 adults to go from my hotel to HKIA.Thanks in advance.

Lilian · Answer

No, it is not for free. As you buy the Octopus Card, a certain amount of deposit is in it. Thus when you use it on MTR or bus, you just need to scan your card and the corresponding fare is automatically paid. Similarly, you can also use it to pay for the express fare. For sake of money saving, the best way for you is to take the hotel free shuttle bus to Causeway Bay Station, from where you can walk to Hysan Place, Hennessy Road within 200m. There you can catch bus no. E11 to the airport directly within around 75min. The bus fare is 21HKD per person.

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Is it true that I can use the octopus card for free??