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旅步 tripool: Taoyuan to Hualien Train Station - rent a car with driver

Taoyuan→Hualien Train Station

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Distance207 kmTravel time263 mins

fare estimation

TWD 8300TWD 5929

Taoyuan to Hualien Train Station - rent a car with driver

Tripool offers private transfers and shared rides across Taiwan, including from Taoyuan to Hualien Train Station or anywhere in Hualien County. Whether your trip to Hualien City is for sightseeing (Dongdamen Night Market, 花蓮美術館 Hualien Art Museum, Turumoan Whale Cultural Museum) or for an overnight stay (Pink Corner Hotel, Together Hotel, Hotel Les Champs Hualien), we can arrange sedans, SUVs, 9-seater vans, or even mid-size buses to match your needs, saving you both the hassle of transfers at Hualien Train Station and unnecessary extra expenses. But if you plan to switch to public transportation after arriving at Hualien Train Station to continue to another county, let us help you calculate something you may not have thought about before—your hidden time cost. After all, your journey doesn’t really end at the station, does it? The traditional way of thinking is: “Home → Station A → Station B → Final Destination.” While the trip looks like it’s broken into sections, the actual total time you spend is the sum of all travel time plus all waiting and transfer time. Especially when your true destination is within about two hours or 150 kilometers of your departure point, the accumulated time spent going to the station, waiting in advance, and then catching a taxi or bus after getting off can easily exceed 90 minutes. At that point, a smarter choice is to go directly from Taoyuan straight to your final destination. That’s exactly what Tripool’s long-distance private transfer service was designed for. Instead of booking a ride just to the station, enter your real destination or address on our website, and you’ll be surprised—when you skip all the complicated transfers and ride with Tripool directly, not only is the total travel time shorter and the ride more comfortable, but for groups of two or more, the total cost may even be cheaper than buying multiple HSR tickets plus several taxi fares. So next time you’re heading to the station, ask yourself: are you really going to the station, or to your destination? Let Tripool’s efficient point-to-point service give you a smarter journey that saves both time and money.
After analyzing the available data, we found the following alternatives to private charters or transfers. For the journey from Taoyuan to Hualien Train Station, the fastest land transportation is Tripool private car transfer, but if you want a more budget-friendly choice, a car rental is the most cost-saving option for a group of 4-8 people. The data in the following table is based on a party of 4 and compares the pros and cons of a private car transfer, car rental, taxi, and high-speed rail. For a more complete analysis of transportation costs and time, please see the FAQ below. Additionally, for single travelers, Tripool also provides door-to-door carpooling service.

tripool
Travel Time
265 mins
Price per Person
NT$1,480/person
Pros
  • 1–8 passengers
  • Truly pickup anywhere
  • Ride guaranteed
  • No hidden fees
Cons
  • Pre-booking only
  • No cash
HSR
Travel Time
280 mins
Price per Person
NT$1,500/person
Pros
  • Comfortable seating
Cons
  • Tickets often sold out in peak season
  • Multiple transfers needed
  • Takes time and costs more
Car Rental
Travel Time
295-325 mins
Price per Person
NT$850/person
Pros
  • Low-cost
  • Flexible schedule
Cons
  • Extra commute to car pick-up
  • Time restrictions for pick-up and return
  • Additional risk involved
  • Requires same-day return or a multi-day rental
Taxi
Travel Time
270-280 mins
Price per Person
NT$1,310-1,580/person
Pros
  • Meets urgent needs
  • No upfront payment
Cons
  • Inconsistent quality
  • Usually limited to 4 passengers
ItemtripoolHSRCar RentalTaxi
Travel Time265 mins280 mins295-325 mins270-280 mins
Price per PersonNT$1,480/personNT$1,500/personNT$850/personNT$1,310-1,580/person
Pros
  • 1–8 passengers
  • Truly pickup anywhere
  • Ride guaranteed
  • No hidden fees
  • Comfortable seating
  • Low-cost
  • Flexible schedule
  • Meets urgent needs
  • No upfront payment
Cons
  • Pre-booking only
  • No cash
  • Tickets often sold out in peak season
  • Multiple transfers needed
  • Takes time and costs more
  • Extra commute to car pick-up
  • Time restrictions for pick-up and return
  • Additional risk involved
  • Requires same-day return or a multi-day rental
  • Inconsistent quality
  • Usually limited to 4 passengers
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About tripool

tripool is a licensed smart ride platform offering shared rides, point-to-point transfers, charter services, and airport pickups. Whether you're traveling solo or with family, you’ll always find the most suitable way to get around.

In addition to Taiwan, we also offer airport transfers and private tours in Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand — ensuring your journey stays smooth and worry-free from the moment you land.

  • Save Up to 40%
    Save Up to 40%

    Our smart dispatch system reduces empty trips, helping you save up to 40% on fares—saving both money and time.

  • Flexible Cancellation, Zero Stress
    Flexible Cancellation, Zero Stress

    Plans changed? No worries. Cancel within the allowed time and receive a full refund—completely stress-free.

  • Trusted by Real Users
    Trusted by Real Users

    Every driver is carefully selected and trained. With over 500,000 rides served and a 99% satisfaction rate, we’ve earned travelers’ trust across Asia.

Our vehicles

5-Seater Sedan

5-Seater Sedan

Toyota Altis or similar

7-Seater MPV

7-Seater MPV

Toyota Corolla Cross, RAV4, or similar

9-Seater Van

9-Seater Van

Volkswagen Caravelle, Ford Tourneo or similar

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Hualien Train Station private Transfer FAQs

  • To take the High Speed Rail (HSR) from downtown Taoyuan to Hualien Train Station, HSR is expensive and slow. From the earliest departure at 06:49 to the latest at 23:24, there are up to 72 high-speed rail from Taoyuan to Nangang each day. Assuming you depart from Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, you may walk or take a bus—if available—to Taoyuan HSR station. Including walking to the platform, buying a ticket, and waiting for the train, it takes at least 15 minutes. Then, take a 27-34-minute (32 min on average) HSR ride from Taoyuan Station to Nangang HSR Station. The ticket price is NT$200 per person, followed by a 10-minute walk to exit the station, wait for a ride at the taxi stand, and after a trip of about 224 minutes with a fare of NT$5,200, you will arrive at your destination at Hualien Train Station (Hualien City, Hualien County). The entire journey, including transfers, takes a total of 4 hours and 41 minutes. Assuming 4 people traveling together, the average cost per person for the HSR and transfers is NT$1,500. In contrast, if you use Tripool for a door-to-door private car service, the average cost per person is about NT$1,480, and the journey takes 4 hours and 23 minutes. Choosing the HSR over a private charter will not only cost each person at least an extra NT$20 in fares but also waste an additional 18 minutes on transfers and waiting. Book with Tripool now! If you are traveling in a group of three or less, you can also consider Tripool's carpooling service to save up to an additional 50% on transportation costs.
  • If you have a driver's license, do not mind driving yourself, and you do not need to use the travel time to rest in the car, there are about 35 rental car companies, such as 好事多國際租賃, 圓夢超跑小客車租賃, 華誼優盟租賃, available in the Zhongli District, Taoyuan City area. Typically, car rentals are billed by the day. A small sedan like a Toyota Corolla or Ford Fiesta costs around NT$1500 per day, while a 9-seater van like a Hyundai Staria or Volkswagen Caravelle starts at NT$4500 per day. Extra costs such as fuel (approx. NT$3/km), eTag tolls (approx. NT$1/km), roadside parking (approx. NT$40/hour), insurance, and potential fines are not included. Most rental agreements specify a daily mileage limit of 200-400 km, with surcharges ranging from NT$100 to NT$2,000 for exceeding it. Since the vast majority of rental companies do not offer one-way rentals, assuming you make a same-day round trip between Taoyuan (Zhongli District) and Hualien Train Station, the estimated cost for a sedan is NT$3400 or NT$6400 for a 9-seater van. This is, of course, cheaper than taking a taxi. But if you are going to Hualien Train Station to take public transport elsewhere, renting a car for the whole day and paying for parking at the station is not cheap. Moreover, the rental location may be some distance from your home/office/starting point, and you must adhere to their business hours for pickup and return. The rental process itself is tedious, often taking an extra 30 minutes for contracts and vehicle inspection. You may even need to refuel the car yourself before returning. If you encounter a dishonest operator, you risk being hit with various unjustified charges upon return.
  • If you choose to take a taxi directly, in the Taoyuan City area, you can use apps to hail a cab from 55688 Taiwan Taxi, Uber, Line Go, Yoxi, etc., and if you cannot hail a cab on the street, you can also consider calling taxi fleets, such as 航空城租車Car rental, 金安心計程車, 168計程車 to try to book a ride. Based on the meter, the estimated fare is between NT$5,235 and 6,300, which is not significantly different from Tripool. By comparison, Tripool offers a fixed, transparent fare that will not change due to traffic or detours. However, when considering the return trip, in Hualien County there are only about 1,010 licensed taxis. This is about 20% of the number of taxis in Taoyuan City, and its density is just 0.5% of the Taipei/New Taipei metro area, making it 190 times more difficult to hail a cab there. Considering all factors, Tripool is your best choice for traveling from Taoyuan to Hualien Train Station in terms of both price and service quality.
  • The quote on the website and the app already include the car rental fee, driver's fare, cost of gasoline, toll fee, insurance, and tips. Passengers don't have to pay for the driver's meals and accommodation fees. There is no other hidden fee. What passengers see on the website is the actual price.
  • If you are looking for a private car or a taxi from Taoyuan to Hualien Train Station, input the pick-up and drop-off locations (or addresses) on our website. You will get an actual quote in just three seconds. Follow the yellow buttons, fill up your travel information, and choose the payment methods. Once you get the order ID, you will get an SMS and a confirmation email, and your order is all set. We will provide the driver's contact and the car information one day before the ride at 8 PM. We will fulfill your reservation 100%, guaranteeing that our driver will show up. It's recommended to finish the booking one day before noon. Tripool still accepts orders by 6 PM if you have an urgent request, and the latest order can come in by four hours in advance.
  • There are many gypsy cabs or illegal taxis in Line and Facebook groups. Their fares are cheap but with many risks. If the cabs are pulled over by polices, passengers cannot continue the trip. If there is an accident, none of the insurance companies will settle a claim. Worst of all, illegal drivers may conduct crimes without any trace. Don't put your life at risk for just saving a few bucks. On the other hand, tripool contracts with legal drivers without any criminal record. All vehicles provide up to $5 million in insurance. The easiest way to distinguish a legal vehicle is the car plate number. Unless the initial character of the car plate number is either T or R, the car is 100% illegal for taxi service.
  • For regular long-distance travelers, they find Tripool's price may be too low to be good. On the contrary, Tripool has a high standard for selecting drivers and vehicles. Besides dropping drivers who are low rated, we also send mystery shoppers regularly to test drivers' service. Tripool's drivers are not allowed to smoke in the cars, and they have to wear masks all the time during the pandemic. We don't compromise our service for a low cost. Tripool can provide excellent service with 70~80% of the market price because of AI algorithms. We use these to dispatch vehicles to increase efficiency. Tripool can use fewer drivers to serve more travelers, especially in high seasons like Chinese New Year, Christmas, and summer vacation. Fewer drivers mean better quality control. The price on tripool's website and app are dynamic. Generally, the earlier a ride is booked, the lower price it is. Most of all, all booking are 100% refundable as long as the cancelation request is made one day before noon, no matter what the reason is. If you are preparing to go from Taoyuan to Hualien Train Station, it's better to reserve it now to secure the best price.
  • Whether going from Taoyuan to Hualien Train Station or to anywhere in Taiwan, tripool can be your driver for long-distance traveling. You can reserve a ride online for all kinds of purposes, such as a private day trip, attending a wedding, checking out from a hospital, going hiking/camping, moving, a business trip, picking up your pet, or airport transfer. As long as your reservation is made one day before by 6 pm, tripool guarantees a car for you tomorrow. If you need a receipt for a business trip, you can provide your company's title and tax ID on the checkout page. We will send the receipt which is accepted by the government via email within a week.

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Distance207 kmTravel time263 mins

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TWD 8300TWD 5929

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