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

The cheapest way to get from Hualien Station to Taipei is to bus via Nangang which costs $9 - $13 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hualien Station to Taipei is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $9 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Hualien Station and Taipei?

No, there is no direct bus from Hualien Station 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 Station 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 Station to Taipei?

The distance between Hualien Station and Taipei is 194 km. The road distance is 156.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hualien Station 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 Station 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 Station to Taipei bus from?

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

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

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

Train or bus from Hualien Station to Taipei?

The best way to get from Hualien Station to Taipei is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $9 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus via Nangang, which costs $9 - $13 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Hualien Station to Taipei bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hualien Station to Taipei train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hualien Station to Taipei?

Yes, the driving distance between Hualien Station to Taipei is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Hualien Station to Taipei.

Where can I stay near Taipei?

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

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

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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 156.5 km
1. Drive from Hualien Station to Taipeicar 156.5 km
2h 41m
$15–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hualien Station to Taipeitaxi 156.5 km
2h 41m
$130–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from TRA Hualian Station to Banqiao Bus Stationbus 1580
3h 58m
$15–23

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Distance: 194.5 km
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Hualien Station, 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 $8–12 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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