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How to get fromTaipei to Orchid Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Taipei to Orchid Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from 臺北 to 臺東train train 非山線海線 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Taitung Fugang Fish Harbor to Lanyuferry ferry Taitung
    8h 48m
    $65–76

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Taipei Bus Station to MRT Martial Arts Stadium Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from MRT Martial Arts Stadium Station to Hengchunbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kenting Houbihu to Lanyu Kaiyun Harborferry ferry
    11h 18m
    $33–49

  3. Bus, ferry via Hualien City

    1. Take the bus from Banqiao Bus Station to TRA Hualian Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hualien to Fugang New Townbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Taitung Fugang Fish Harbor to Lanyuferry ferry
    13h 12m
    $77–89

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 456.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Taipei, Taiwan and Orchid Island, Taiwan?

There is no direct connection from Taipei to Orchid Island. However, you can take the train to 臺東, walk to Taitung Train Station, take the line 8103 bus to Fugang Ferry Terminal, walk to Taitung Fugang Fish Harbor, take the ferry to Lanyu, then take the taxi to Orchid Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taipei Bus Station to Orchid Island via MRT Martial Arts Stadium Station, Hengchun, Kenting Houbihu, and Lanyu in around 11h 18m.

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