City, Taiwan
Getting around Taitung
How to get around Taitung
Trains run along the east coast to Hualien and south to Kaohsiung; around Taitung rent a scooter or car. Buses to Dulan and Luye are infrequent.
Ways to get around Taitung
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Railways (TRA) | About 300–600 TWD to Hualien or Kaohsiung | Book ahead on weekends; scenic Taitung line |
| Local bus (Dulan, Luye) | 30–100 TWD | Limited schedules; check times |
| Scooter | 400–600 TWD a day | Popular on Highway 11 |
| Taxi | 85 TWD flag fall | Available at the station |
Taxis in Taitung
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Taxis wait at the station; Uber has few cars. Hire a driver for day trips in advance.
Arriving in Taitung
Taitung Airport (TTT)
Flights to Taipei and Kaohsiung; taxi to town about 250 TWD, 15 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Standard way to explore; needs a recognised licence or IDP. Coastal roads can be windy.
- 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 Taitung?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Taxis wait at the station; Uber has few cars. Hire a driver for day trips in advance.
What's the best way to get around Taitung?
Trains run along the east coast to Hualien and south to Kaohsiung; around Taitung rent a scooter or car. Buses to Dulan and Luye are infrequent.
How do I get from the airport to Taitung?
Flights to Taipei and Kaohsiung; taxi to town about 250 TWD, 15 min.
Is Taitung walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
- Taiwan High Speed Rail
- Taiwan Railway
- Taiwan Tourism Administration
- Taitung County Tourism
- East Coast National Scenic Area
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