Central Station, Metro station in Central and Western District, Hong Kong
Central Station is an underground metro station in the Central and Western District of Hong Kong, connecting several MTR lines on three levels with four platforms. The station has thirteen entrances spread along a long stretch of the main streets above, giving direct access to offices, shopping areas, and bus terminals nearby.
The station opened on February 12, 1980, under the name Chater Station, as part of the first stretch of Hong Kong's metro network. When the Island Line was completed, it was renamed to reflect its position at the center of the city.
Central Station sits at the heart of Hong Kong's financial district, and stepping through its entrances puts you right in the middle of the city's working life. During rush hours, bankers, tourists, and commuters move through the concourses side by side, making the station a window into how the city runs day to day.
With thirteen entrances spread along the main streets, it is worth checking which one is closest to your destination before you head down. Signs inside are in both English and Chinese, making it easy to find your way across the different levels.
An underground walkway beneath Connaught Road connects this station directly to Hong Kong Station, letting passengers transfer between regular MTR lines and the Airport Express without going back to street level. Many visitors walk past the entrance to this corridor without noticing it, even though it links two of the city's most used transport points.
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