Getting to Green Island & Lanyu
From cities across Taiwan to Taitung, then by ferry to Green Island or Lanyu — this site puts TRA, Puyuma Transport's Land-Sea-Air Express (201), and ferry.tw schedules side-by-side.
By region
- Northern Taiwan to Green Island | Multi-Mode Transit from Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu From Taipei, Taoyuan or Hsinchu — TRA to Taitung, transfer to Route 201 for Fugang Ferry Pier, then ferry to Green Island. The full chain of times in one place.
- Central Taiwan to Green Island | Transit from Taichung, Changhua, Miaoli No direct Taichung / Changhua / Miaoli to Green Island — go south via Kaohsiung on the South-Link Line, or HSR plus Puyuma Express to Taitung. Train, bus and ferry connections lined up.
- Southern Taiwan to Green Island | Multi-Modal Connections from Kaohsiung, Tainan, Chiayi Kaohsiung, Tainan or Chiayi via the South-Link Line to Taitung, then Route 201 to Fugang Ferry Pier and a sailing to Green Island — the most direct approach from the south.
- Northern Taiwan to Lanyu | Train + Bus + Ferry from Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu From Taipei, Taoyuan or Hsinchu — TRA to Taitung, Route 201 to Fugang Ferry Pier, then a sailing to Lanyu. Only 2 sailings a day; here is how every leg lines up.
- Central Taiwan to Lanyu | Train + Bus + Ferry from Taichung, Changhua No direct Taichung / Changhua / Miaoli to Lanyu — route via Kaohsiung or Taipei to Taitung. Only 2 sailings a day; here is how to make the connection.
- Southern Taiwan to Lanyu | Houbihu vs Fugang Ferry Routes From the south to Lanyu, choose Hengchun's Houbihu Ferry Pier (mid-March to mid-October) or detour via Taitung's Fugang Ferry Pier (the only winter option). Side-by-side comparison.
By origin city
- Taipei to Green Island | TRA + Route 201 + Ferry, Same Day Taipei to Green Island in a single day — EMU3000 Tze-Chiang Limited Express to Taitung, transfer to Route 201 for Fugang Ferry Pier, then sail to Nanliao Harbor. Each connection laid out here.
- Taipei to Lanyu | TRA + Route 201 + Ferry, Same Day Taipei to Lanyu in three legs — EMU3000 Tze-Chiang Limited Express to Taitung, Route 201 to Fugang Ferry Pier, then ferry to Kaiyuan Harbor. Plan on 6–7 hours door-to-door.
- Kaohsiung to Green Island | TRA + Route 201 + Ferry Kaohsiung via the South-Link Line to Taitung, then Route 201 to Fugang Ferry Pier and a sailing to Green Island — the most direct approach from the south.
- Taichung to Green Island | Kaohsiung Transfer + Puyuma Express + Ferry No direct Taichung to Green Island — go south via Kaohsiung on the South-Link Line, or HSR plus Puyuma Express to Taitung. Full timing chain laid out here.
Short hops (within Taitung city)
- Taitung Train Station to Fugang Ferry Pier | Route 201 Timetable Taitung Train Station to Fugang Ferry Pier via Puyuma Transport Route 201 (Land-Sea-Air Express) — about 20 minutes, NT$25. Full timetable and ferry-connection picks.
- Taitung Train Station to Lanyu | Full Route via Fugang Ferry Pier Taitung Train Station via Route 201 to Fugang Ferry Pier, then ferry to Kaiyuan Harbor on Lanyu — roughly 3.5 hours of connected transit.
Scenarios & return trips
- Fugang Ferry Pier to Taitung City | Return Bus Connections and Last Service After arriving back from Green Island or Lanyu — Route 201 timetable from Fugang to central Taitung, last-bus warnings and taxi backups.
- Overnight Train to Green Island | Late-Night Limited Express + First Fugang Sailing Late-night Limited Express from Taipei or Xinzuoying to Taitung, taxi to Fugang Ferry Pier and the first morning sailing to Green Island — the full overnight chain.