What is the cheapest way to get from Hualien to Hsinchu?

The cheapest way to get from Hualien to Hsinchu is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 4h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hualien to Hsinchu?

The fastest way to get from Hualien to Hsinchu is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Hualien and Hsinchu?

No, there is no direct bus from Hualien to Hsinchu station. However, there are services departing from Shin Kong Chao Feng Leisure Farm and arriving at Hsinchu Station via TRA Hualian Station, Banqiao Station and Taipei Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Hualien and Hsinchu?

No, there is no direct train from Hualien to Hsinchu. However, there are services departing from 林榮新光 and arriving at 新竹 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Hualien to Hsinchu?

The distance between Hualien and Hsinchu is 338 km. The road distance is 281.1 km.

How do I travel from Hualien to Hsinchu without a car?

The best way to get from Hualien to Hsinchu without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 10m and costs $45 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Hualien to Hsinchu?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Hualien to Hsinchu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hualien to Hsinchu bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hualien to Hsinchu train from?

Hualien to Hsinchu train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, depart from 林榮新光 station.

Train or bus from Hualien to Hsinchu?

The best way to get from Hualien to Hsinchu is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Hualien to Hsinchu bus arrive?

Hualien to Hsinchu bus services, operated by Capital Bus, arrive at Banqiao Bus Station.

Where does the Hualien to Hsinchu train arrive?

Hualien to Hsinchu train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, arrive at 新竹 station.

Can I drive from Hualien to Hsinchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Hualien to Hsinchu is 281 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Hualien to Hsinchu.

Where can I stay near Hsinchu?

There are 154+ hotels available in Hsinchu.

Hualien to Hsinchu - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hualien to Hsinchu by taxi, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Hualien to 鳳林taxi
2. Take the train from 鳳林 to 臺北train 海線 / ...
3. Take the train from 台北 to 新竹train
5h 10m
$47–60
Drive 281.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hualien to Hsinchucar 281.1 km
4h 58m
$27–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from TRA Hualian Station to Banqiao Bus Stationbus 1580
2. Take the bus from Taipei Station to Hsinchu Stationbus 1822
7h 52m
$47–63
Train
1. Take the train from 林榮新光 to 新竹train 山線
10h 3m
$52–72

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Distance: 338.3 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Hualien, Taiwan and Hsinchu, Taiwan?

You can take a vehicle from Hualien to Hsinchu Station via Shin Kong Chao Feng Leisure Farm, TRA Hualien Station, TRA Hualian Station, Banqiao Bus Station, Banqiao Station, and Taipei Station in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, Taiwan Railway operates a train from 林榮新光 to 新竹 once daily. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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