There are 4 ways to get from Taipei to Shifen Waterfall by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from MRT Muzha Station to Shifen Visitor CenterTaiwan Trip 795
2h 29m$2–5Train
- Take the train from 臺北 to 瑞芳非山線海線 / ...
- Take the train from 瑞芳 to 大華非山線海線
2h 42m$3–4Drive 35.3 km
- Drive from Taipei to Shifen Waterfall35.3 km
36 min$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Taipei to Shifen Waterfall35.3 km
36 min$30–40
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taipei to Shifen Waterfall is to train which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Taipei to Shifen Waterfall is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct train from Taipei to Shifen Waterfall. However, there are services departing from 臺北 and arriving at 大華 via 瑞芳. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Taipei and Shifen Waterfall is 38 km. The road distance is 35.3 km.
The best way to get from Taipei to Shifen Waterfall without a car is to bus which takes 2h 29m and costs $1 - $6.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Taipei to Shifen Waterfall, including transfers.
Taipei to Shifen Waterfall train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, depart from 臺北 station.
The best way to get from Taipei to Shifen Waterfall is to bus which takes 2h 29m and costs $1 - $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 42m.
Taipei to Shifen Waterfall train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, arrive at 瑞芳 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taipei to Shifen Waterfall is 35 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Taipei to Shifen Waterfall.
What companies run services between Taipei, Taiwan and Shifen Waterfall, Taiwan?
Taiwan Tour operates a bus from MRT Muzha Station to Shifen Visitor Center hourly. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 臺北 to Shifen Waterfall via 瑞芳 and 大華 in around 2h 42m.
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- 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 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
- Phone
- 0800-011765
- Website
- taiwantrip.com.tw
Bus from MRT Muzha Station to Shifen Visitor Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- taiwantrip.com.tw
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Tripool
- Phone
- +886800078787
- Website
- tripool.app
Taiwan Taxi
- Phone
- +886 2 4058 8888
- Website
- taiwantaxi.com.tw
Taipei Gov Taxi Line
- Phone
- +886 80 005 5850
- Website
- english.dot.gov.taipei
MTaxi
- Phone
- +886 2 449 9178
- Website
- mtaxi.com.tw
Crown Taxi
- Phone
- +886 2 412 8333
- Website
- crowntaxi.com.tw
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