There are 4 ways to get from Taichung to Shifen Visitor Center by train, bus, or car
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Train via 台北
best- Take the train from 台中 to 台北臺灣高鐵線
- Take the train from 臺北 to 瑞芳非山線海線 / ...
3h 58m$22–30Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Taichung City Hall to MRT Jingmei Station9012
- Take the bus from Shenkeng Old Street to Shifen Visitor CenterTaiwan Trip 795
5h 23m$10–14Drive 185 km
- Drive from Taichung to Shifen Visitor Center185 km
2h 19m$18–25Train
- Take the train from 臺中 to 八堵山線
5h 57m$11–16
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taichung to Shifen Visitor Center is to bus which costs $10 - $14 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Taichung to Shifen Visitor Center is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Taichung to Shifen Visitor Center. However, there are services departing from Taichung City Hall and arriving at Shifen Visitor Center via Jingmei and Shenkeng Old Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Taichung to Shifen Visitor Center. However, there are services departing from 臺中 and arriving at 十分 via 台中, 臺北 and 瑞芳. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Taichung and Shifen Visitor Center is 217 km. The road distance is 185 km.
The best way to get from Taichung to Shifen Visitor Center without a car is to train via 台北 which takes 3h 58m and costs $22 - $30.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Taichung to Shifen Visitor Center, including transfers.
Taichung to Shifen Visitor Center bus services, operated by Citi Air Bus, depart from Taichung City Hall station.
Taichung to Shifen Visitor Center train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, depart from 台中 station.
The best way to get from Taichung to Shifen Visitor Center is to train via 台北 which takes 3h 58m and costs $22 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $14 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Taichung, Taiwan and Shifen Visitor Center, Taiwan?
You can take a train from 臺中 to Shifen Visitor Center via 新烏日, 台中, 台北, 臺北, 瑞芳, and 十分 in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taichung City Hall to Shifen Visitor Center via MRT Jingmei Station, Jingmei, Shenkeng, and Shenkeng Old Street in around 5h 23m.
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- Phone
- 4266-3000
- Website
- en.thsrc.com.tw
Train from 台中 to 台北
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- https://en.thsrc.com.tw/
- Non-Reserved
- $20–23
- Standard
- $21–25
- Business
- $41
- Phone
- 0800-765-888
- Website
- railway.gov.tw
Train from 臺北 to 瑞芳
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip?lang=EN_US
- adult
- $1–3
Train from 臺中 to 八堵
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip?lang=EN_US
- adult
- $9–15
- Phone
- 02-8663-9000
- i-service@airbus.com.tw
- Website
- airbus.com.tw
Bus from Taichung City Hall to MRT Jingmei Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- taiwanbus.tw
- Phone
- 0800-011765
- Website
- taiwantrip.com.tw
Bus from Shenkeng Old Street to Shifen Visitor Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- taiwantrip.com.tw
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More Questions & Answers
Taichung to Shifen Visitor Center bus services, operated by Citi Air Bus, arrive at MRT Jingmei Station.
Taichung to Shifen Visitor Center train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, arrive at 台北 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taichung to Shifen Visitor Center is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Taichung to Shifen Visitor Center.
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