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

The cheapest way to get from Hualien City to Taipei is to bus via Nangang which costs $9 - $14 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hualien City to Taipei is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $50 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Hualien City and Taipei?

No, there is no direct bus from Hualien City station to Taipei station. However, there are services departing from TRA Hualian Station and arriving at Nangang Bus Station West via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Hualien City and Taipei?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 花蓮 and arriving at 臺北. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Hualien City to Taipei?

The distance between Hualien City and Taipei is 194 km. The road distance is 158.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Hualien City to Taipei without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $9 - $15.

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

The train from 花蓮 to 臺北 takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Hualien City to Taipei?

The best way to get from Hualien City to Taipei is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $9 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus via Nangang, which costs $9 - $14 and takes 3h 38m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $1,200 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Hualien City to Taipei bus arrive?

Hualien City to Taipei bus services, operated by Taipei Bus, arrive at Nangang Bus Station West.

Where does the Hualien City to Taipei train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hualien City to Taipei?

Yes, the driving distance between Hualien City to Taipei is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Hualien City to Taipei.

Where can I stay near Taipei?

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Hualien City to Taipei - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Hualien City to Taipei by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from 花蓮 to 臺北train 非山線海線 / ...
2h 20m
$9–15
Bus via Nangang
1. Take the bus from TRA Hualian Station to Nangang Bus Station Westbus 1071
3h 38m
$10–13
Drive 158.7 km
1. Drive from Hualien City to Taipeicar 158.7 km
2h 43m
$15–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hualien City to Taipeitaxi 158.7 km
2h 43m
$130–170
Fly
1. Fly from Hualien Airport (HUN) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)plane HUN - TSA
2h 10m
$52–1,202
Bus
1. Take the bus from TRA Hualian Station to Banqiao Bus Stationbus 1580
3h 58m
$15–23

Hualien Airport (HUN) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) flights

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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 $9–15 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 $8–13 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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