There are 4 ways to get from Lukang to Hualien City by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 台中 to 南港train 臺灣高鐵線
- Take the train from 南港 to 花蓮train 非山線海線
4h 41m$32–43Line 9018 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugang to TRA Taichung Stationbus 9018
- Take the train from 臺中 to 花蓮train 山線
6h 35m$20–30Bus
- Take the bus from Lugang to Taipei Bus Stationbus 1652
- Take the bus from Banqiao Bus Station to TRA Hualian Stationbus 1580
8h 9m$24–37Drive 228.9 km
- Drive from Lukang to Hualien Citycar 228.9 km
4h 46m$22–31
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lukang to Hualien City is to line 9018 bus and train which costs $20 - $30 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Lukang to Hualien City is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lukang to Hualien City station. However, there are services departing from Lugang and arriving at TRA Hualian Station via Taipei Station and Banqiao Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Lukang to Hualien City. However, there are services departing from 台中 and arriving at 花蓮 via 南港. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Lukang and Hualien City is 380 km. The road distance is 228.9 km.
The best way to get from Lukang to Hualien City without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Lukang to Hualien City, including transfers.
Lukang to Hualien City bus services, operated by U Bus, depart from Lugang station.
Lukang to Hualien City train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, depart from 台中 station.
The best way to get from Lukang to Hualien City is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Lukang, Taiwan and Hualien City, Taiwan?
You can take a bus from Lukang Bus Station to 花蓮 via HSR Taichung Station, 台中, and 南港 in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugang to TRA Hualian Station via Taipei Bus Station, Taipei Station, Banqiao Station, and Banqiao Bus Station in around 8h 9m.
- Phone
- 4266-3000
- Website
- en.thsrc.com.tw
Train from 台中 to 南港
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Website
- https://en.thsrc.com.tw/
- Non-Reserved
- $21–24
- Standard
- $21–26
- Business
- $42
- Phone
- 0800-765-888
- Website
- railway.gov.tw
Train from 南港 to 花蓮
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip?lang=EN_US
- adult
- $9–14
Train from 臺中 to 花蓮
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- https://www.railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip?lang=EN_US
- adult
- $17–26
- Phone
- 0800-676676
- Website
- ubus.com.tw
Bus from Lugang to Taipei Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Schedules at
- ubus.com.tw
- Book at
- ubus.com.tw
- Phone
- 0800-000-866
- Website
- capital-bus.com.tw
Bus from Banqiao Bus Station to TRA Hualian Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- capital-bus.com.tw
- Adult
- $14–20
- Phone
- 0800-231-035
- Website
- taiwanbus.tw
Bus from Lugang to TRA Taichung Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- taiwanbus.tw
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More Questions & Answers
Lukang to Hualien City bus services, operated by U Bus, arrive at Taipei Bus Station.
Lukang to Hualien City train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, arrive at 南港 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lukang to Hualien City is 229 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Lukang to Hualien City.
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