| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | Taiwan Railway R | Regular Car | 08:05 | 10:30 | $18.14 | |
Train | Taiwan Railway R | Regular Car | 11:09 | 13:35 | $18.14 | |
Train | Taiwan Railway R | Regular Car | 16:30 | 18:55 | $18.14 | |
Train | Taiwan Railway R | Regular Car | 16:38 | 19:01 | $18.14 | |
Train | Taiwan Railway R | Regular Car | 20:25 | 22:58 | $18.14 |
Travelling between Taipei and Hualien is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 19.95 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 15.40.
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 22 hours to travel between Taipei and Hualien depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Taipei and Hualien. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 8m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 21h 50m to reach Hualien.
Travelling between Taipei and Hualien can be as cheap as USD 15.40 if you opt for a Taiwan Railway R train and as expensive as USD 19.95 if you buy a Taiwan Railway R Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Taipei to Hualien.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
King Bus TW
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $5 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h 8m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:01 PM |
| Departures per day | 34 |
| Distance | 107 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Aero K Airlines, China Airlines, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Taiwan Railway R |