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How to get fromSun Moon Lake to Hualien Cityby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Sun Moon Lake to Hualien City by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sun Moon Lake to HSR Taichung Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from 台中 to 南港train train
    3. Take the train from 南港 to 花蓮train train
    5h 19m
    $37–50

  2. Drive 173.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village to Hualien Citycar car 173.4 km
    4h 12m
    $17–24

  3. Bus, train via Taipei

    1. Take the bus from Sun Moon Lake to HSR Taichung Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from 台中 to 板橋train train
    3. Take the bus from Banqiao Bus Station to TRA Hualian Stationbus bus
    6h 24m
    $37–53

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village to Hualien Citytaxi taxi 173.4 km
    4h 12m
    $120–150

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Sun Moon Lake to Taichung Stationbus bus 6670 Sun Moon Lake
    2. Take the train from 臺中 to 花蓮train train 山線
    6h 37m
    $25–38

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 425.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan and Hualien City, Taiwan?

There is no direct connection from Sun Moon Lake to Hualien City. However, you can take the bus to HSR Taichung Station, walk to 台中, take the train to 南港, then take the train to 花蓮. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sun Moon Lake to TRA Hualian Station via HSR Taichung Station, 台中, 板橋, and Banqiao Bus Station in around 6h 24m.

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