There is no universal rule for every journey. Keep the same transport mode if it reaches the final destination. Consider switching only when the first mode does not cover the final leg or when the onward connection requires another mode. The available information does not establish that one option is always better.
What transport choices are listed
The airport identifies a direct rail connection to the central business district. Public buses connect the airport with most parts of the city, while taxis and hotel coaches provide additional choices.
These are transport categories, not a ranking. The cited information does not state which option is cheapest, quickest, most convenient for a particular route, or available when a last-minute journey begins.
When is a switch worth considering?
Keeping one mode is the simpler plan when it covers the whole journey. A switch becomes worth checking when the traveller needs to reach a final destination that the first mode does not serve directly, or when the onward segment starts from a different point.
That is a planning consideration, not a claim that any mode is superior. The decision depends on the actual route and the current connection details.
What the ferry information means
For a passenger whose journey originates in Hong Kong, the ferry should not be treated as an available city connection. The airport states that its ferry services are for transfer passengers only and are not applicable to passengers originating in Hong Kong.
A traveller considering a switch must therefore account for that restriction rather than assuming that a ferry can be used from Hong Kong.
What still needs confirmation
Before departure, the traveller must confirm:
- The route serving the final destination
- The current timetable and operating status
- The fare
- Any connection and transfer time
- Applicable luggage or accessibility conditions
The cited information does not provide these details, so they should be checked against current transport information rather than inferred from the airport’s general list of choices. No specific fare, deadline, schedule, or further policy can be confirmed from the information used here.
In short: keep the same mode when it covers the full journey; consider switching when the final leg needs a different mode. The ferry transfer restriction is clear, but the available information does not support naming one transport option as the best choice for every traveller.