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How to get fromTaichung to Alishan Forest Railwayby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Taichung to Alishan Forest Railway by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from 臺中 to 嘉義train train 山線
    2. Take the bus from Chiayi Train Station to Alishanbus bus 7322
    5h 11m
    $9–22

  2. Drive 118.2 km

    1. Drive from Taichung to Alishan Forest Railwaycar car 118.2 km
    2h 46m
    $12–16

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Taichung to Alishan Forest Railwaytaxi taxi 118.2 km
    2h 46m
    $80–100

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Taichung Gancheng Station to Sun Moon Lakebus bus 6670 Taichung
    2. Take the bus from Sun Moon Lake to Alishanbus bus 6739
    6h 29m
    $14–21

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Yuanlin Bus-Taichung Station to Xitoubus bus 6871
    2. Take the taxi from Xitou to Alishan Forest Railwaytaxi taxi
    2h 56m
    $45–57

  6. Bus, taxi via Shanlinxi

    1. Take the bus from Yuanlin Bus-Taichung Station to Shanlinxibus bus 6871
    2. Take the taxi from Shanlinxi to Alishan Forest Railwaytaxi taxi
    3h 15m
    $46–59

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 174.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Taichung, Taiwan and Alishan Forest Railway, Taiwan?

You can take a bus from Taichung Gancheng Station to Alishan Forest Railway via Sun Moon Lake and Alishan in around 6h 29m.

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