What is the cheapest way to get from Hualien City to New Taipei?

The cheapest way to get from Hualien City to New Taipei is to bus via Nangang which costs $9 - $15 and takes 3h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hualien City to New Taipei?

The fastest way to get from Hualien City to New Taipei is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Hualien City and New Taipei?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from TRA Hualian Station station and arriving at Banqiao Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Hualien City and New Taipei?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 花蓮 and arriving at 板橋. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Hualien City to New Taipei?

The distance between Hualien City and New Taipei is 202 km. The road distance is 164 km.

How do I travel from Hualien City to New Taipei without a car?

The best way to get from Hualien City to New Taipei without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $10 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Hualien City to New Taipei?

The train from 花蓮 to 板橋 takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Hualien City to New Taipei bus from?

Hualien City to New Taipei bus services, operated by Capital Bus, depart from TRA Hualian Station.

Where do I catch the Hualien City to New Taipei train from?

Hualien City to New Taipei train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, depart from 花蓮 station.

Train or bus from Hualien City to New Taipei?

The best way to get from Hualien City to New Taipei is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $10 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $20 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Hualien City to New Taipei bus arrive?

Hualien City to New Taipei bus services, operated by Capital Bus, arrive at Banqiao Bus Station.

Where does the Hualien City to New Taipei train arrive?

Hualien City to New Taipei train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, arrive at 板橋 station.

Can I drive from Hualien City to New Taipei?

Yes, the driving distance between Hualien City to New Taipei is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Hualien City to New Taipei.

Where can I stay near New Taipei?

There are 883+ hotels available in New Taipei.

Hualien City to New Taipei - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Hualien City to New Taipei by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from 花蓮 to 板橋train 非山線海線 / ...
2h 30m
$10–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from TRA Hualian Station to Banqiao Bus Stationbus 1580
3h 30m
$11–20
Drive 164 km
1. Drive from Hualien City to New Taipeicar 164 km
2h 48m
$16–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hualien City to New Taipeitaxi 164 km
2h 48m
$140–170
Bus via Nangang
1. Take the bus from TRA Hualian Station to Nangang Bus Station Westbus 1071
3h 54m
$10–14

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Distance: 201.8 km
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Hualien City, Taiwan and New Taipei, Taiwan?

Taiwan Railway operates a train from 花蓮 to 板橋 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Capital Bus operates a bus from TRA Hualian Station to Banqiao Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost $11–20 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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