Travel in Taitung – Travel by Bus
Want to visit Taitung but don’t want to do the long drive? Bus routes are convenient across the mountain and the coastal line. Traveling by bus is a fantastic choice for both your budget and to allow for a more flexible itinerary!
Taiwan Tourist Shuttle
This transportation route was planned by the government to promote regional tourism. It travels between Taitung Bus Station, Taitung Railway Station, and Taitung tourist hot-spots between the Mountain Line and the East Coast Line.
East Taiwan Bus/Xingdong Bus
The Xingdong Bus covers the Ocean Line (east coast) while the East Taiwan Bus goes through the mountain and South Link line (East Rift Valley, South Link area). With the vast coverage, tourists who don’t drive or scooter can visit popular destinations all around Taitung.
Puyuma Transportation
There are two operating lines: Luhaikong Line (transportation hubs line) and Urban Circular Line. The former connects to transportation hub points, while the latter travels between tourist hot-spots in Taitung City.
Taitung Mountain Area Bus Lines
This route runs between Taitung City and Luye tourist attractions, including Beinan Site, Yuan Sen Applied Botanical Garden, Chulu Ranch, Luminous Hot Spring Resort & Spa, Luye Railway Station, Luye Highland, etc. Passengers who want to participate in the Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Festival held in July and August can take this route to Luye Highland.
Taitung East Coast Bus Lines
Xingdong Bus has 19 routes along the East Coast Line. It passes between major towns on the east coast and Taitung City, with multiple stops in the middle, including local communities that are not tourist hot-spots, making it easy to travel around. Passengers can make more use of Xingdong Bus to arrive at guesthouses and other Coast Line attractions. The areas covered by the Xingdong Bus Line include Changbin, Chenggong, Donghe, Taitung City, and Taitung Railway Station.
- Bus fare: The fare amount is based on mileage.
- 089-333443
- Xingdong Bus
When thinking of traveling along the East Coast, this passenger route should be your first choice. It is meant to set stops according to your travel list. There are five buses every day from Taitung Bus Station to Sanxiantai Recreation Area, passing through Taitung Railway Station, Taitung Forest Park, Fugang Fishing Harbor, Xiaoyeliu, Jialulan, Suigahara, Fushan Fish Reserve, Water Running Upward, Dulan Sugar Factory Café and Art Gallery, Jinzun, Donghe Bun Shop, Chenggong Town, and Sanxiantai.
- Fare & Timetable
- 8101A, 8101B, 8101D
- 0800-011765, 0800-011765
Taitung City Bus Lines
Taitung County Luhaikong Line (transportation hubs line): As the name suggests, this route is convenient for visitors arriving into Taitung City – whether by plane, train, bus or ferry – to get to Taitung City with ease. It passes through main transportation hubs in Taitung such as the Taitung Airport, Taitung Station(train), Taitung Bus Station, and Fugang Fishing Harbor. In addition, it passes through stations in the Taitung City areas: Yangming Villa, Kangle Elementary School, National Taitung Junior College, Taitung County Council, Taitung Sugar Refinery, Catholic St. Joseph Technical High School, Taipei Veterans General Hospital Taitung Branch, Beinan Gas Station, Baseball Stadium, Taitung Forest Park, Mei-O Seafood Restaurant, Fugang Community, Xiaoyeliu and etc. Passengers who would like to go to Green Island and Orchid Island by plane can take this bus route to connect to the airport.
• Bus fare: Fare from all stops to Taitung Station(train) is NT$25, any other stops beyond Taitung Station will be an additional NT$25. E-tickets such as EasyCard, iPASS Card, iCash 2.0 can be used.
• Train-Harbor-Airport Line (A)
Train-Harbor-Airport Line (B)
Train-Harbor-Airport Line (C)
• 089-357131
• Taitung Bus Station
This bus runs between Taitung Transfer Station and Taitung Station(train), stopping at various points in Taitung City. There are two buses in each direction every day. This is super convenient for travelers who want to move around in various districts of Taitung City. Stops along the way include Fantasy Tiehua, Taitung MacKay Memorial Hospital, Church of Latter-day Saints, National Taitung Senior Commercial Vocational School, Saint. Mary’s Hospital, Taitung County Government Contact Center, Taitung Art Museum, Taitung Christian Hospital, Kaifeng Road and Chang’an Street intersection, Xinsheng Post Office, Taitung Sugar Refinery, Dongfang Dazhen, Naruwan Hotel, Beinan Entrance, Baseball Stadium, Taitung Vehicle Impound, Taitung Station(train), Bausun Junior High School, Zhejiang Road, Taitung Forest Park, Tiantianlai, Wu Surgical Clinic, Taitung Chinese Association, Taitung Seashore Park, Datong post office, Zhonghua Road and Zhengqi intersection.
• Bus fare: Fare from all stops to Taitung Station(train) is NT$25, any other stops beyond Taitung Station will be an additional NT$25. E-tickets such as EasyCard, iPASS Card, iCash 2.0 can be used.
• City Tour Line
• 089-357131
• Taitung Bus Station
Taitung South-Link Bus Lines
Cross-region Travel by Bus
The Kuo-Kuang Motor Transportation 1778 route provides four buses every day to help you reach the South-Link Line and Taitung City with ease. It takes 3 hours and 30 minutes from Kaohsiung to Taitung on this bus. Bus No. 1778A is the same route but passes through the Caopu Tunnel(which shortens the trip by approximately 20 minutes). This added route has two daily buses each way and provides a quicker and more comfortable option for visitors traveling between Kaohsiung and Taitung.
- Ticket price: Full ticket: NT$ 523, Half-price ticket: NT$261
- 0800-010138
- Kuo-Kuang Bus
Hualien Transportation Bus provides two routes to the Taitung East Coast Line: Route 1145 is suitable for visitors who need to get to Changbin Township and Chenggong Township. It departs from Hualien Railway Station, and passes through Changyuan, Baxiandong, Sanjianwu, and Changbin, Zhuhu, Ningpu, Yiwan, Xiaogang, Baishoulian, with Chenggong Township as the terminal stop. The whole journey takes about 3 hours. Route 1127 also departs from Hualien Railway Station and also passes through Changbin and Chenggong, and then goes through Donghe, Longchang, Xingchang, Dulan, Junjie, Fugang, with Taitung as the terminal stop.
- Bus Fare: The fare is charged by distance.
- 0800-676676
- Ubus
