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How to get fromManila to Alishanby plane, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Manila to Alishan by plane, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kao-Hsiung International Airport, train, bus

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    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH)plane plane MNL - KHH
    2. Take the train from 左營 to 嘉義train train
    3. Take the bus from THSR Chiayi Station to Alishanbus bus
    8h 24m
    $108–227

  2. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)plane plane MNL - TPE
    2. Take the train from 桃園 to 嘉義train train
    3. Take the bus from THSR Chiayi Station to Alishanbus bus
    9h 32m
    $117–215

  3. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Taichung Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Taichung Airport (RMQ)plane plane MNL - RMQ
    2. Take the bus from Yuanlin Bus-Taichung Station to Xitoubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Xitou to Alishantaxi taxi
    11h 55m
    $149–398

  4. Bus to Clark International Airport, fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Manila Cubao to Daubus bus
    2. Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)plane plane CRK - TPE
    3. Take the train from 桃園 to 嘉義train train
    4. Take the bus from THSR Chiayi Station to Alishanbus bus
    11h 16m
    $161–230

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,103.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Alishan, TW-CYQ, Taiwan?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Alishan. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH), walk to Kaohsiung International Airport Station, take the subway to THSR Zuoying Station, walk to 左營, take the train to 嘉義, walk to THSR Chiayi Station, then take the bus to Alishan. Alternatively, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), walk to Airport Terminal 2 Station, take the train to Taoyuan HSR Station, walk to 桃園, take the train to 嘉義, walk to THSR Chiayi Station, then take the bus to Alishan.

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