Getting around Macau from the central peninsula near the Metropole Hotel is easiest to plan as a combination of walking and public transport for longer cross-city journeys. Macao LRT Barra Station connects with Taipa and Cotai on the Taipa Line, while buses serve routes across the city.
- Barra Station is about a 24-minute walk from Metropole Hotel.
- The Taipa Line crosses the lower deck of Sai Van Bridge between Ocean Station and Barra Station.
- The Taipa Line’s total journey time is approximately 28 minutes.
- LRT single-journey fares range from MOP 6 to MOP 12, depending on the number of stations.
When walking works best in the peninsula
Walking works well around the central Macau peninsula, where several landmarks are close together. The Holy House of Mercy is about a 3-minute walk from the hotel, while Dom Pedro V Theatre and Mercado de S. Domingos Municipal Complex are each about a 5-minute walk away.
For a short outing, continue on foot to Largo de Santo Agostinho or the Pawn Shop Museum, each about a 6-minute walk from the hotel. S. Francisco Garden and Praça de Ponte e Horta are each about a 9-minute walk away. The Security Forces Museum of Macau is about an 11-minute walk from the hotel.
These stops can be grouped into a walking outing rather than making separate short bus trips. For a fuller sequence through the historic centre, use this one-day Macau itinerary from the historic centre as a planning reference.
Using buses for longer cross-city trips
Macau buses can help with longer cross-city trips, and DSAT’s connections from the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge port show how routes and transfer points fit together. Bus 101 operates all day, while routes 102 and 103 have more limited service hours. The fares for those local connections are MOP 6 in cash or MOP 3 by prepaid card.
If you are travelling outside the service hours of routes 102 and 103, take route 101 to a peninsula transfer point, such as Praça de Ferreira do Amaral, then change to a daytime or night bus for Cotai or another district. Check which route serves your destination and whether you will need to transfer before setting out.
Approved electronic bus-payment options include Macau Pass, MPay, BNU Pay, UnionPay QuickPass, Alipay and WeChat Pay. Ride codes under the mainland China and Hong Kong Alipay and WeChat services cost MOP 6 per ride and do not receive fare or transfer discounts. Payment methods and route details can vary by service, so confirm the applicable terms for your journey.
How do you get to Barra Station?
Macao LRT Barra Station is about a 5-minute drive from the hotel. It is on the Taipa Line, which runs from Ocean Station across the lower deck of Sai Van Bridge to Barra Station on the Macao Peninsula.
From Barra, the Taipa Line serves Ocean, Jockey Club, Stadium, Pai Kok, Cotai West, Hengqin, Union Hospital, East Asian Games, Cotai East, MUST, Airport and Taipa Ferry Terminal stations. At Hengqin Station, you can transfer to the Hengqin Line; Union Hospital Station connects with the Seac Pai Van Line.
The Hengqin Line connects Lotus Station with the Macao Port Zone of Hengqin Port. It opened on 2 December 2024 and is 2.2 km long. For LRT trips, a sea-crossing section between Barra and Ocean, or Hengqin and Lotus, counts as two stations when the fare is calculated.
Planning trips to Cotai and Taipa
The Taipa Line is the direct LRT link from Barra to stations serving Taipa and Cotai. After crossing Sai Van Bridge, you can continue to stations including Cotai West, Cotai East, Stadium and Taipa Ferry Terminal, choosing the stop that fits your plans.
The line’s total journey time is approximately 28 minutes, with trains at approximately 5-to-10.5-minute intervals. If you are heading to MGM Cotai, consider how an LRT journey fits with the rest of your route from central Macau; this guide to visiting MGM Cotai from central Macau covers the destination.
For trips beyond the Taipa Line, Hengqin Station provides a transfer to the Hengqin Line, and Union Hospital Station connects to the Seac Pai Van Line. Check the station sequence before you travel so you can choose the right interchange.
Fares, operating hours and route checks
LRT single-journey tickets cost MOP 6 for three stations or fewer, MOP 8 for six stations or fewer, MOP 10 for nine stations or fewer, and MOP 12 for 12 stations or fewer.
General electronic prepaid-card fares are MOP 3, MOP 4, MOP 5 and MOP 6 for the same station bands. A general Macau Pass receives the equivalent discount of a general LRT electronic prepaid card; personalized Macau Pass cards for students, older people and people with disabilities receive concessionary discounts.
The Taipa Line operates Monday to Thursday from 06:30 to 23:15, and Friday to Sunday and public holidays from 06:30 to 23:59. Its frequency is approximately 5 to 10.5 minutes.
As schedules, fares and payment arrangements can change, check the official site before you go; use the LRT operator’s site for train details and DSAT for bus routes and payment information.
For airport connections, the Macau International Airport transfer guide focuses on that journey.
The three-star hotel’s rooms and facilities are described on its main page.
FAQs
Is Barra Station within walking distance?
Yes. Barra Station is about a 24-minute walk from the hotel.
Which LRT line connects Barra with Taipa and Cotai?
The Taipa Line runs between Barra and Ocean across the lower deck of Sai Van Bridge, and serves stations in Taipa and Cotai.
How much is an LRT single-journey ticket?
Fares range from MOP 6 to MOP 12, based on the number of stations travelled. Sea-crossing sections between Barra and Ocean or Hengqin and Lotus count as two stations for fare calculations.
Can you use electronic payment on Macau buses?
DSAT-approved options include Macau Pass, MPay, BNU Pay, UnionPay QuickPass, Alipay and WeChat Pay. Certain Alipay and WeChat ride-code payments cost MOP 6 per ride and do not receive fare or transfer discounts.