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How to get fromHualien City to Taipeiby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from 花蓮 to 臺北train train 非山線海線 / ...
    2h 20m
    $9–14

  2. Bus via Nangang

    1. Take the bus from TRA Hualian Station to Nangang Bus Station Westbus bus 1071
    3h 38m
    $10–13

  3. Drive  158.7 km

    1. Drive from Hualien City to Taipeicar car 158.7 km
    2h 43m
    $15–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hualien City to Taipeitaxi taxi 158.7 km
    2h 43m
    $130–160

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from TRA Hualian Station to Banqiao Bus Stationbus bus 1580
    3h 58m
    $15–23

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  • Distance: 194.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

Taiwan Railway operates a train from 花蓮 to 臺北 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Taipei Bus operates a bus from TRA Hualian Station to Nangang Bus Station West every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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