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How to get fromHualien City to Orchid Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Hualien City to Orchid Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from 花蓮 to 臺東train train 非山線海線 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Taitung Fugang Fish Harbor to Lanyuferry ferry Taitung
    7h 10m
    $55–61

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hualien to Fugang New Townbus bus 8119
    2. Take the ferry from Taitung Fugang Fish Harbor to Lanyuferry ferry Taitung
    7h 56m
    $64–67

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  • Distance: 262.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Hualien City, Taiwan and Orchid Island, Taiwan?

There is no direct connection from Hualien City to Orchid Island. However, you can take the train to 臺東, walk to Taitung Train Station, take the line 8103 bus to Fugang Ferry Terminal, walk to Taitung Fugang Fish Harbor, take the ferry to Lanyu, then take the taxi to Orchid Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hualien to Orchid Island via Fugang New Town, Taitung Fugang Fish Harbor, and Lanyu in around 7h 56m.

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