The Headquarters and the Visitor Center of Taroko National Park (24° 09' 29.5" N 121° 37' 22.5" E) is situated at the 184.5 km marker of Provincial Highway 8 (the Central Cross-Island Highway), and is roughly 26 km north of Hualien City. The nearest TRA (train) station is Xincheng-Taroko, about 5 km southeast from the Park Headquarters.
Option 1 by train:
Train from Taipei to Hualien:
There are express trains running regularly between Taipei and Hualien. There are three types of express trains that run along the east coast (from fastest to slowest): Taroko, Puyuma, Tze-Chiang. A one-way journey by train takes between 2-3 hours and costs NT$440.
Occasional Puyuma and Tze-Chiang express trains also stop at Xincheng station (NT$403). Train tickets can be purchased up to 28 days in advance. We advise visitors to book tickets well in advance as express trains are often fully booked. Tickets can be purchased online, in-person at any TRA station (up to 28 days in advance), or at any 7-11 or FamilyMart through i-bon machines. Please consult our website for more information under Tourism > Transportation > By Train
or Taiwan Railway Administration website
Option 2 by bus/train:
Bus/Train combination from Taipei to Xincheng:
Travelling from Taipei to Xincheng station via a combination of bus (from Taipei to Luodong) and train (from Luodong to Xincheng) takes roughly 3 hours and does not require any advance ticket reservations.
A number of bus companies provide transport from Taipei to Luodong (~1 hour):
- Capital Bus #1570 from Taipei City Hall (every 10-15 minutes):
- Kou-kuang Bus #1879 from MRT Yuanshan, MRT Nangang Exhibition Center Stations (every 15-20 minutes):
- Kamalan Bus #1917 from MRT Banqiao, Taipei Main, MRT Technology Building Stations (every 15-20 minutes):
- MTC Bus #9028 from MRT Dapinglin, MRT Xindian Stations (every 30-45 minutes):
From Luodong, local (Qu Jian Che), semi-local (Fuxing Hao), semi-express (Chu-Kuang), and express (Tze-Chiang, Taroko or Puyouma) trains travel to Xincheng averaging 45-87 minutes. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket counter; alternatively, you can also use the Taipei Metro EasyCard, iPass, or iCash to pay the fare at the ticket barrier.
Option 3 by bus:
Bus from Taipei to Xincheng train station-Taroko National Park:
Travelling from Taipei to Xincheng station by bus (from Taipei to Xincheng train station) takes roughly 3 hours and does not require any advance ticket reservations.
A number of bus companies provide transport from Taipei to Xincheng train station (3 hrs) or Hualien (3.5 hours):
- Taipei Bus #1071 from Taipei Nangang Bus West Station:
- Capital Bus #1580 from Taipei Banqiao Bus Station:
- U Bus #1663 from Taipei MRT Nangang Exhibition Center Stations (West):
Tickets can be purchased at the ticket counter; alternatively, you can also use the Taipei Metro EasyCard, iPass, or iCash to pay the fare at the ticket barrier.
Bus timetalbes are available from #iBus Info System, and please check Route Search/ Search by Bus Operator/ Taipei Bus, or Capital Bus, or Ubus
Transportation: (A)From Hualien train Station to Taroko National Park or (B) From Xincheng-Taroko Station to Taroko National Park. Please consult News > FAQ on our website. News/ FAQ: “Transportation: Where can I purchase day passes for buses to Taroko National Park?” for detail.