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.
Official Website: Taiwan Tourist Shuttle
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.
Official Website: East Taiwan Bus
Official Website: Xingdong Bus
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.
Official Website: Puyuma Transportation
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.
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.
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.
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.
Taitung South-Link Bus Lines
Cross-region Travel by 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.
