Town in New Taipei, Taiwan
Getting around Jiufen
How to get around Jiufen
Buses from Ruifang Station or Taipei's Zhongxiao Fuxing reach Jiufen; walk once you arrive. Taxis take over after the buses stop.
Ways to get around Jiufen
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bus 788 from Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT | About 100 TWD | About 1 hr; comes and goes with traffic |
| TRA train to Ruifang plus bus 856 or 788 | About 50–100 TWD | Train from Taipei about 45 min, then bus 15 min |
| Taxi from Ruifang | About 300–400 TWD | Shorter ride; shared by groups |
Taxis in Jiufen
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Taxis wait in Ruifang and at the bus stop; apps have few drivers up the hill. Book ahead if returning late.
Arriving in Jiufen
Via Taipei (TPE)
Airport MRT or bus to Taipei, then train to Ruifang and bus; total 2–2.5 hr, 200–300 TWD.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. IDP valid 30 days; for longer stays, register it at a motor vehicles office. Scooters need a motorcycle endorsement.
- Onward travel in Taiwan: High-speed rail runs the west coast, Taipei to Kaohsiung in about 1.5–2 hours. TRA trains reach the east coast; intercity buses are cheaper and frequent.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Jiufen?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Taxis wait in Ruifang and at the bus stop; apps have few drivers up the hill. Book ahead if returning late.
What's the best way to get around Jiufen?
Buses from Ruifang Station or Taipei's Zhongxiao Fuxing reach Jiufen; walk once you arrive. Taxis take over after the buses stop.
How do I get from the airport to Jiufen?
Airport MRT or bus to Taipei, then train to Ruifang and bus; total 2–2.5 hr, 200–300 TWD.
Is Jiufen walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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