45m, Direct
06:24
HoulongMiaoLi
07:09
TaipeiTaipei Main Station
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Trains to and from Houlong - Info and Tickets
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First train
06:24
Last train
23:00
Travel duration
50m
Daily departures
47
Departure station
Houlong
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Taipei
Ticket price
from $14
Fastest trip
43m
Longest trip
1h 1m
Trains to and from Houlong
Inbound trains reach Houlong at Houlong Station on the Taiwan Railways coastal corridor in Miaoli County. Trains from Miaoli arrive in around 10 to 15 minutes when routed through nearby connections. Services from Zhunan reach Houlong in about 10 minutes, making Zhunan a common transfer point for northern Taiwan. Trains from Hsinchu arrive in around 35 to 50 minutes depending on stops. Southbound Taiwan Railways services from Taichung reach Houlong in roughly 1h10m to 1h30m. Longer inbound trips from Taipei usually take around 2h10m to 2h40m, depending on the train type and any required transfer.
Visiting Houlong
Houlong is a regional rail town in Miaoli County, positioned on Taiwan's western rail network between Zhunan, Miaoli, Hsinchu, and Taichung. Houlong Station is the main passenger train station for the town and is served by Taiwan Railways services on the coastal side of the Western Trunk Line.
Trains from Houlong are mainly local and regional Taiwan Railways services. Some services continue through Zhunan for northern Taiwan, while southbound trains follow the coastal corridor toward central Taiwan. Houlong Station works as the town's booking and boarding point for regular intercity rail travel rather than a high-speed rail stop.
Rail routes from Houlong run north toward Zhunan, Hsinchu, Taoyuan, and Taipei, south toward Tongxiao, Dajia, Qingshui, and Taichung, and inland via transfers toward Miaoli and other county stations. Train tickets for Houlong are useful for regional trips within Miaoli County and longer connections across western Taiwan. Book trains from and to Houlong online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Houlong
From Houlong Station, Taiwan Railways trains run north toward Zhunan and Hsinchu, where passengers can continue to Taoyuan and Taipei on the western rail corridor. Zhunan is an important interchange for routes that split between the coastal and mountain alignments through Miaoli County.
Southbound trains from Houlong follow the coastal side of the Taiwan Railways network toward Tongxiao, Dajia, Qingshui, and Taichung. For inland Miaoli County and other western Taiwan destinations, travelers often use Taiwan Railways transfers at Zhunan, Miaoli, or Taichung rather than relying on a single through train from Houlong.
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.
MiaoLi
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Train Operators Serving Houlong
Taiwan Railways is the passenger rail operator serving Houlong Station. It runs local and regional trains on the conventional western rail network, including services along the Miaoli coastal corridor and connections toward Zhunan, Hsinchu, and Taichung. Taiwan High Speed Rail does not stop in Houlong, so high-speed trips require a transfer at a larger hub. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for Taiwan Railways services serving Houlong.
Destinations from Houlong
Rail service types from Houlong Station
Regional Taiwan Railways services: local and regional trains from Houlong Station serve Miaoli County, Zhunan, Hsinchu, and the Taichung coastal corridor. Intercity connections: passengers use transfers at Zhunan, Miaoli, Taichung, or Hsinchu for broader Taiwan Railways routes toward Taipei and southern Taiwan. High-speed rail connections: Houlong has no direct THSR station, so high-speed trips require a transfer to a THSR-linked city. Airport rail access: airport trips require Taiwan Railways travel to a connecting rail hub before transferring to airport transport.
Travel from Houlong to Taipei by train and explore Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum, and the Ximending shopping district
Frequency
47 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 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 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 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
Travel from Houlong to Huwei by train to visit the Yunlin Story House or explore the historic sugar refinery architecture in the center of Huwei.
Frequency
16 times per day
Popular Trains
Houlong
Taiwan
41m
Huwei
Taiwan
Travel from Houlong to Tianzhong by train and visit attractions like the Miaoli coastlines near Houlong or the historic Tianzhong sugarcane landscape and Longtian Temple
Frequency
16 times per day
Popular Trains
Houlong
Taiwan
29m
Tianzhong
Taiwan
Houlong Major Train Stations
Houlong's main passenger rail point is Houlong Station, served by Taiwan Railways on the western coastal rail corridor through Miaoli County. The station handles local and regional trains running northbound toward Zhunan and Hsinchu and southbound toward the Taichung coastal line. Long-distance passengers usually connect at larger Taiwan Railways hubs such as Zhunan, Miaoli, or Taichung for a wider choice of services. Other small stops in the wider Houlong area serve local travel, but Houlong Station is the primary station for booking train tickets to and from the town. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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