Taipei to Hualien: Bus, Train, Taxi Fares and Times (2026)

How	Fare	Time
TRA express (Taroko / Puyuma)	440 TWD (about $14) per person	2 h 10 min

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Fares checked with operators and recent guides on 2026-10-09. Dollar figures use today's reference rate. Taxi and flight prices move with traffic and season.

Gateway to Taroko Gorge. About 2 h from Taipei by express train.

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