45m, Direct
06:24
HoulongMiaoLi
07:09
TaipeiTaipei Main Station
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First train
06:24
Last train
23:00
Travel duration
50m
Daily departures
46
Departure station
Houlong
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Taipei
Ticket price
from $14
Fastest trip
43m
Longest trip
1h 1m
Trains to Houlong
Inbound trains to Houlong arrive at Houlong Station on the Taiwan Railway network. Trains from Zhunan arrive in around 8m, while services from Miaoli reach Houlong in around 10m. From Hsinchu, Taiwan Railway trains usually arrive in about 35m to 50m depending on the stopping pattern. Trains from Taichung reach Houlong in roughly 45m to 1h10m. Inbound services from Taipei typically take around 1h50m to 2h20m, with some itineraries involving a transfer at Zhunan or another west coast station. Southbound arrivals from Changhua commonly take about 1h15m to 1h40m.
Visiting Houlong
Houlong is a rail town in Miaoli County on Taiwan's west coast, positioned between Zhunan and Miaoli on the Taiwan Railway network. The town is served primarily by Houlong Station, with Taiwan Railway local, Fast Local, and selected longer-distance services linking the area with northern, central, and southern Taiwan.
Trains from Houlong use the Western Trunk Line corridor and the coastal route through Miaoli County. Houlong Station is the main train station for the town, handling regional trips within Miaoli as well as through services toward Hsinchu, Taichung, Changhua, and the Taipei area. Taiwan High Speed Rail does not stop in Houlong; passengers connect to high-speed trains via nearby HSR stations such as Miaoli or Hsinchu using Taiwan Railway and local transfers.
Rail routes from Houlong run north toward Zhunan, Hsinchu, Taoyuan, and Taipei, south toward Miaoli, Taichung, Changhua, and Kaohsiung, and along the coastal rail corridor serving towns on the western side of Taiwan. Book trains from and to Houlong online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Houlong
From Houlong Station, Taiwan Railway trains run north through Zhunan toward Hsinchu, Taoyuan, and Taipei. This corridor is the main option for passengers traveling from Miaoli County toward northern Taiwan, with a mix of local, Fast Local, and longer-distance stopping patterns depending on the timetable.
Southbound services from Houlong connect with Miaoli, Fengyuan, Taichung, Changhua, and onward cities on Taiwan's western rail corridor. The coastal rail setting also makes Houlong part of the western Taiwan network used for regional trips within Miaoli County and for transfers to larger rail hubs such as Zhunan, Miaoli, and Taichung.
Houlong
Houlong - A coastal township in Miaoli County, known for local temples, coastal scenery and proximity to Hakka cultural sites. Houlong Station connects the town to the west coast rail line.
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Train Operators Serving Houlong
Taiwan Railway operates the passenger rail services serving Houlong Station. Its local trains handle short trips within Miaoli County and nearby west coast towns. Fast Local services provide broader regional coverage toward northern and central Taiwan. Selected express services may serve Houlong depending on the timetable, while additional long-distance choices are available through transfers at Zhunan, Miaoli, or Taichung. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for Taiwan Railway services serving Houlong.
Destinations from Houlong
Rail service types from Houlong Station
Regional Taiwan Railway services: local and Fast Local trains link Houlong with nearby Miaoli County stations, including Zhunan and Miaoli. Intercity Taiwan Railway services: selected services connect Houlong with the broader western corridor toward Hsinchu, Taoyuan, Taipei, Taichung, Changhua, and Kaohsiung. High-speed rail connections: Taiwan High Speed Rail is reached by transferring to nearby HSR access points such as Miaoli or Hsinchu. Airport connections: Houlong has no direct airport rail service, so passengers transfer through larger Taiwan Railway hubs for Taoyuan Airport access.
Travel from Houlong to Taipei by train and explore Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum, and the Ximending shopping district
Frequency
46 times per day
Popular Trains
Houlong
Taiwan
50m
Taipei
Taiwan
Travel from Houlong to Kaohsiung by train and explore the beaches near Miaoli before visiting the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum and the Liuhe Night Market in Kaohsiung
Frequency
16 times per day
Popular Trains
Houlong
Taiwan
1h 27m
Kaohsiung
Taiwan
Travel from Houlong to Taoyuan by TRA services and visit Dahu Fishing Port or Taoyuan's Dasi Old Street and the Taoyuan Night Market
Frequency
23 times per day
Popular Trains
Houlong
Taiwan
22m
Taoyuan
Taiwan
Travel from Houlong to Taichung by regional or express train and visit the Rainbow Village or the National Taichung Theater in the city center
Frequency
23 times per day
Popular Trains
Houlong
Taiwan
16m
Taichung
Taiwan
Travel from Houlong to New Taipei by TRA local or regional train and visit Tamsui Old Street, Fort San Domingo, and coastal parks in New Taipei City
Frequency
23 times per day
Popular Trains
Houlong
Taiwan
36m
New Taipei
Taiwan
Travel from Houlong to Tainan by train and discover Tainan's historic forts and temples, including Chihkan Tower and Anping Fort
Frequency
16 times per day
Popular Trains
Houlong
Taiwan
1h 13m
Tainan
Taiwan
Travel from Houlong to Zhubei by TRA regional trains and visit Hsinchu County attractions such as Zhubei urban parks and local night markets
Frequency
23 times per day
Popular Trains
Houlong
Taiwan
11m
Zhubei
Taiwan
Travel from Houlong to Taibao by regional and intercity rail to visit the historic Chiayi area, including the Hinoki Village and Chiayi Park
Frequency
16 times per day
Popular Trains
Houlong
Taiwan
56m
Taibao
Taiwan
Houlong Major Train Stations
Houlong's main passenger rail station is Houlong Station, operated by Taiwan Railway. It serves the town's regional and intercity rail needs on the Western Trunk Line corridor, with local and Fast Local trains stopping for travel within Miaoli County and toward the Hsinchu and Taichung directions. Selected longer-distance Taiwan Railway services also use Houlong Station, depending on the timetable. For Taiwan High Speed Rail, passengers transfer by Taiwan Railway and local transport to nearby HSR stations such as Miaoli or Hsinchu, as high-speed trains do not stop in Houlong. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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THSR
THSR operates high speed passenger trains along Taiwan's western corridor.