There are 4 ways to get from Taichung to Shifen Waterfall by train, bus, or car
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Train via 台北
best- Take the train from 臺中 to 新烏日山線
- Take the train from 台中 to 台北
- Take the train from 臺北 to 瑞芳山線 / ...
- Take the train from 瑞芳 to 大華
4h 23m$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 33m$10–14Drive 186.5 km
- Drive from Taichung to Shifen Waterfall186.5 km
2h 25m$18–26Train
- Take the train from 臺中 to 八堵山線
6h 23m$11–16
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taichung to Shifen Waterfall is to bus which costs $10 - $14 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Taichung to Shifen Waterfall is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Taichung to Shifen Waterfall. 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 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Taichung to Shifen Waterfall. However, there are services departing from 臺中 and arriving at 大華 via 台中, 臺北 and 瑞芳. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Taichung and Shifen Waterfall is 217 km. The road distance is 186.5 km.
The best way to get from Taichung to Shifen Waterfall without a car is to train via 台北 which takes 4h 23m and costs $22 - $30.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Taichung to Shifen Waterfall, including transfers.
Taichung to Shifen Waterfall bus services, operated by Citi Air Bus, depart from Taichung City Hall station.
Taichung to Shifen Waterfall train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, depart from 臺中 station.
The best way to get from Taichung to Shifen Waterfall is to train via 台北 which takes 4h 23m and costs $22 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $14 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Taichung, Taiwan and Shifen Waterfall, Taiwan?
You can take a train from 臺中 to Shifen Waterfall via 新烏日, 台中, 台北, 臺北, 瑞芳, and 大華 in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taichung City Hall to Shifen Waterfall via MRT Jingmei Station, Jingmei, Shenkeng, Shenkeng Old Street, and Shifen Visitor Center in around 5h 33m.
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- Phone
- 0800-765-888
- Website
- railway.gov.tw
Train from 臺中 to 新烏日
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip?lang=EN_US
- adult
- $1
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 瑞芳 to 大華
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip?lang=EN_US
- adult
- $1
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
- 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
- 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 Waterfall bus services, operated by Citi Air Bus, arrive at MRT Jingmei Station.
Taichung to Shifen Waterfall train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, arrive at 新烏日 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taichung to Shifen Waterfall is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Taichung to Shifen Waterfall.
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