What is the cheapest way to get from Taipei to Shifen?

The cheapest way to get from Taipei to Shifen is to train which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Taipei to Shifen?

The fastest way to get from Taipei to Shifen is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $3 - $5.

Is there a direct bus between Taipei and Shifen?

No, there is no direct bus from Taipei station to Shifen. However, there are services departing from MRT Muzha Station and arriving at Shifen Old Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Taipei and Shifen?

No, there is no direct train from Taipei to Shifen. However, there are services departing from 臺北 and arriving at 十分 via 瑞芳. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Taipei to Shifen?

The distance between Taipei and Shifen is 47 km. The road distance is 33.3 km.

How do I travel from Taipei to Shifen without a car?

The best way to get from Taipei to Shifen without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Taipei to Shifen?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Taipei to Shifen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taipei to Shifen bus from?

Taipei to Shifen bus services, operated by Taiwan Tour, depart from MRT Muzha Station.

Where do I catch the Taipei to Shifen train from?

Taipei to Shifen train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, depart from 臺北 station.

Train or bus from Taipei to Shifen?

The best way to get from Taipei to Shifen is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $2 - $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Taipei to Shifen bus arrive?

Taipei to Shifen bus services, operated by Taiwan Tour, arrive at Shifen Old Street station.

Where does the Taipei to Shifen train arrive?

Taipei to Shifen train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, arrive at 瑞芳 station.

Can I drive from Taipei to Shifen?

Yes, the driving distance between Taipei to Shifen is 33 km. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Taipei to Shifen.

Where can I stay near Shifen?

There are 1130+ hotels available in Shifen.

Taipei to Shifen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Taipei to Shifen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 臺北 to 瑞芳train 非山線海線 / ...
2. Take the train from 瑞芳 to 十分train 非山線海線
1h 59m
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from MRT Muzha Station to Shifen Old Streetbus Taiwan Trip 795
2h 15m
$2–4
Drive 33.3 km
1. Drive from Taipei to Shifencar 33.3 km
32 min
$4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Taipei to Shifentaxi 33.3 km
32 min
$30–40

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Distance: 47 km
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Taipei, Taiwan and Shifen, TW-NWT, Taiwan?

You can take a train from 臺北 to 十分 via 瑞芳 in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, Taiwan Tour operates a bus from MRT Muzha Station to Shifen Old Street hourly. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 1h 26m.

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