Road Trip Taichung → Shifen - 36 km / 33 min | Map, Stops, Rideshares & Tips

How to Travel from

Taichung to Shifen

by Rideshare, Route or Car

TW Taichung Shifen

Cheapest

By car (36 km)

33 min

36 km.

from $1

Other

Rideshare

33 min

36 km.

from $1.96

Train via 台北

3 h 40 min

148 km.

from $23.72

Bus

5 h 19 min

148 km.

from $15.76

Bus via Taipei Station

5 h 9 min

148 km.

from $12.54

Train operators

Taiwan Railway

Phone:

0800-765-888

Website:

railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip?lang=EN_US

Train from 臺北 to 瑞芳

Ave. Duration:

49 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$1.78–$2.80

Train from 臺中 to 八堵

Ave. Duration:

3h 58m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$10.19–$15.29

Taiwan High Speed Rail

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:

$21.66–$26.75

Bus operators

U Bus

Phone:

0800-676676

Website:

ubus.com.tw

Bus from Taichung Hero House to Taipei

Ave. Duration:

2h 40m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$8.92–$12.74

Citi Air Bus

Phone:

02-8663-9000

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

airbus.com.tw

Bus from Taichung City Hall to MRT

Ave. Duration:

2h 50m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$8.28–$10.83

Taiwan Tour

Website:

taiwantrip.com.tw

Bus from MRT Muzha Station to Shifen

Ave. Duration:

1h 26m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$1.53–$3.18

Bus from Shenkeng Old Street to Shifen

Ave. Duration:

1h 9m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$1.53–$2.68

What is the cheapest way to get from Taichung to Shifen?

The cheapest way to get from Taichung to Shifen is to bus which costs $9.24 - $13.04 and takes 5h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Taichung to Shifen?

The fastest way to get from Taichung to Shifen is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $16.30 - $25 .

Is there a direct bus between Taichung and Shifen?

No, there is no direct bus from Taichung to Shifen. However, there are services departing from Taichung City Hall and arriving at Shifen Old Street via Jingmei and Shenkeng Old Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Taichung and Shifen?

No, there is no direct train from Taichung to Shifen. 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 40m.

How far is it from Taichung to Shifen?

The distance between Taichung and Shifen is 216 km. The road distance is 193.2 km.

How do I travel from Taichung to Shifen without a car?

The best way to get from Taichung to Shifen without a car is to train via 台北 which takes 3h 40m and costs $20.65 - $27.17 .

How long does it take to get from Taichung to Shifen?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Taichung to Shifen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taichung to Shifen bus from?

Taichung to Shifen bus services, operated by Citi Air Bus, depart from Taichung City Hall station.

Where do I catch the Taichung to Shifen train from?

Taichung to Shifen train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, depart from 台中 station.

Train or bus from Taichung to Shifen?

The best way to get from Taichung to Shifen is to train via 台北 which takes 3h 40m and costs $20.65 - $27.17 . Alternatively, you can bus via Taipei Station, which costs $9.78 - $15.22 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Taichung to Shifen bus arrive?

Taichung to Shifen bus services, operated by Citi Air Bus, arrive at MRT Jingmei Station.

Where does the Taichung to Shifen train arrive?

Taichung to Shifen train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, arrive at 台北 station.

Can I drive from Taichung to Shifen?

Yes, the driving distance between Taichung to Shifen is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Taichung to Shifen.

Where can I stay near Shifen?

There are 308+ hotels available in Shifen. Prices start at $32.60 per night.

Taipei 101

The Taipei 101 (Chinese: 台北101; pinyin: Táiběi 101; stylized in all caps), formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center, is a 508 m (1,667 ft), 101-story skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan. It is owned by Taipei Financial Center Corporation. It was officially classified as the world's tallest building from its opening on 31 December 2004, until it was dethroned by the Burj Khalifa. Upon completion, it became the world's first skyscraper to exceed half a kilometer. It is the tallest building in Taiwan and the eleventh tallest building in the world.

Taipei Zoo

The Taipei Zoo, sometimes referred to as the Muzha Zoo, is a public zoological garden in Wenshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is the most famous zoological garden in Taiwan and a leader in conservation, research and education, and recreation. It is one of the largest zoos in Asia, with a total area of 165 hectares, of which more than 90 ha are developed.

Jiufen

Jiufen, also spelled Jioufen or Chiufen (Chinese: 九份; Hanyu Pinyin: Jiǔfèn; Tongyong Pinyin: Jioǔfèn; Wade–Giles: Chiu3-fen4; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Káu-hūn-á; lit. 'nine portions'), is a seaside mountain area in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Five ways to Travel from Taichung to Shifen

Transport providers

Train operators

Taiwan Railway

Taiwan High Speed Rail

Bus operators

U Bus

Citi Air Bus

Taiwan Tour

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Taichung to Shifen?

What is the fastest way to get from Taichung to Shifen?

Is there a direct bus between Taichung and Shifen?

Is there a direct train between Taichung and Shifen?

How far is it from Taichung to Shifen?

How do I travel from Taichung to Shifen without a car?

How long does it take to get from Taichung to Shifen?

Where do I catch the Taichung to Shifen bus from?

Where do I catch the Taichung to Shifen train from?

Train or bus from Taichung to Shifen?

Where does the Taichung to Shifen bus arrive?

Where does the Taichung to Shifen train arrive?

Can I drive from Taichung to Shifen?

Where can I stay near Shifen?