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How to get fromManila to Sun Moon Lakeby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Manila to Sun Moon Lake by plane, train, or bus

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

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    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 台中train train
    3. Take the bus from HSR Taichung Station to Sun Moon Lakebus bus
    7h 45m
    $104–213

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

    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 台中train train
    3. Take the bus from HSR Taichung Station to Sun Moon Lakebus bus
    7h 30m
    $116–231

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

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Taichung Airport (RMQ)plane plane MNL - RMQ
    2. Take the bus from HSR Taichung Station to Sun Moon Lakebus bus
    10h 26m
    $120–344

  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 台中train train
    4. Take the bus from HSR Taichung Station to Sun Moon Lakebus bus
    9h 29m
    $148–218

  5. Bus to Clark International Airport, fly to Taichung Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Manila Cubao to Daubus bus
    2. Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Taichung Airport (RMQ)plane plane CRK - RMQ
    3. Take the bus from HSR Taichung Station to Sun Moon Lakebus bus
    13h 15m
    $174–489

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) flights

Calendar93Weekly Planes
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,381.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Sun Moon Lake. However, 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 台中, walk to HSR Taichung Station, then take the bus to Sun Moon Lake. Alternatively, 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 台中, walk to HSR Taichung Station, then take the bus to Sun Moon Lake.

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