You can take the following public transportation or drive to Sun
Moon Lake in Nantou: Taiwan Railways, Taiwan Tour Bus and
Kuo-Kuang Motor Transport.
Taichung International Airport→Sun Moon Lake
Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Sun Moon Lake Route 6670E
Taichung International Airport → THSR Taichung Station (Wuri) →
Sun Moon Lake.
Bus No. 156 + Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Sun Moon Lake Route
Taichung International Airport ←→ THSR Taichung Station (1st
floor, Exit 5, 3rd platform, about 40 minutes) ←→ Sun Moon Lake
(approximately 90 minutes)
Bus No. 302 + Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Sun Moon Lake Route
Taichung International Airport ←→ Taichung Gancheng Station (or
Taichung Railway Station) ←→ Sun Moon Lake
※ Please check the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle website for actual
departure time and route.
Information
Taoyuan International Airport
Airport MRT
Taoyuan International Airport → THSR Taoyuan Station
(Commuter and Express trains depart every 15 minutes)
Airport Terminal 1 Station → THSR Taoyuan Station: Express 16
minutes / Commuter 19 minutes
Airport Terminal 2 Station → THSR Taoyuan Station: Express 12
minutes / Commuter 16 minutes
Taiwan High Speed Rail
THSR Taoyuan Station → THSR Taichung Station
(Travel time approximately 36 to 45 minutes)
Bus
THSR Taichung Station → Sun Moon Lake
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From THSR Taichung Station, take the escalator at Exit 5 to
the bus terminal on the first floor.
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Proceed to Bus Platform 3 at Exit 5 and transfer to the
"Taiwan Tourist Shuttle: Sun Moon Lake Route."
Information
TRA & THSR
TRA→Sun Moon Lake
Because Taiwan Railway’s price is reasonable and the
trains run frequently, it’s the first choice of
transportation for many people coming to Taichung. Take the
train and get off at Taichung Station, then take the Taiwan
Tourist Shuttle to Sun Moon Lake.
Taichung Station
Address：No. 1, Sec. 1, Taiwan Blvd., Central Dist., Taichung
City 400, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
MAP
TEL：+886-4-22216492
Business Hours：6:00am - 12:00pm
TRA Jiji Route Information
The Jiji line runs from Ershui in Changhua County to Checheng in
Nantou County. The entire distance is about 30 km. This is a
popular nostalgic railway route. It stops at Ershui, Yuanquan,
Zhuoshui, Longquan, Jiji, Shuili and Checheng Stations. Visitors
can take a local train at Changhua Station or Taiwan High Speed
Rail-Taichung Station, head to Shuili Station or Checheng
Station, and then take the Nantou Bus to Sun Moon Lake.
TRA Jiji Line Service Update
Train service on the TRA Jiji Line between Zhuoshui and Jiji
Stations resumed on January 5, 2026. However, service between
Jiji and Checheng Stations remains suspended, with shuttle bus
services currently in place for this section. Full service on
the entire line is tentatively scheduled to resume in July 2026.
Ershui→Checheng
Departure time：First train 6:00am; Last train 9:40pm
Checheng→Ershui
Departure time：First train 7:00am; Last train 10:40pm
※ Departure time is for reference only. Please check the Taiwan
Railway website for actual departure time.
THSR Taichung Station→Sun Moon Lake
The High Speed Rail travels very fast and is good for visitors
who want to reduce their time spent on traveling. Take the High
Speed Rail train and get off at Taichung Station, then go to the
1st floor, Exit 5, Platform 3rd platform and take the Taiwan
Tourist Shuttle to Sun Moon Lake.
THSR Taichung Station
Address：No. 8, Zhanqu 2nd Rd., Wuri Dist., Taichung City 414,
Taiwan (R.O.C.)
MAP
TEL：+886-4-22216492
Business Hours：6:00am - 12:00pm
Ticket Booking Information
Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Sun Moon Lake Route
Taiwan Tourist Shuttle is a bus service that connects to all the
popular attractions, train and high-speed rail stations. Ticket
packages and high-speed rail combo tickets are available to make
visiting Sun Moon Lake an easy and enjoyable event. If you
don’t want to drive or join a tour, Taiwan Tourist Shuttle
is your best choice.
Information
Taiwan Tour Bus
Taiwan Tour Bus has a number of routes traveling to Sun Moon
Lake. Not only does it include food and fun, but it also
includes accommodation for 2-day trips. There is also a tour
guide to help visitors learn the stories of Sun Moon Lake. This
is a great option for visitors who don’t have time to plan
their trip.
Information
Long Distance Bus
Taipei←→Sun Moon Lake
Kuo-Kuang Motor Transport (1833)
Distance: approximately 4 hours
Taipei Departure: 6:40am, 7:20am, 8:30am, 9:20am (Saturday and
Monday only), 2:40pm (14:40)
Sun Moon Lake Departure: 9:45am, 2;45pm, 3:45pm (Sunday only),
4:45pm (16:45)
Sun Moon Lake ←→ Xitou bus connection
Puli Bus Station → Sun Moon Lake (Shuishe) → Shuili
→ Jiji → Sheliao (Zinan Temple) → Guangxing
→ Xitou
Departure time at Puli Bus Station: 6:20am
Departure time at Sun Moon Lake (Shuishe): 7:00am, 9:00am,
11:00am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:30pm
Departure time at Xitou: 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:30pm,
3:30pm, 5:30pm
Alishan ←→ Sun Moon Lake
There are not that many buses going from Alishan to Sun Moon
Lake, because there are relatively few passengers. Passengers
with ticket packages or passes, please call the sales office to
reserve seats between 2 months and 2 days prior to your
departure.
TEL： +886-49-2770041
Yuanlin Bus（6739）
Departure from Alishan: 1st bus 1:00pm
Departure from Sun Moon Lake: 1st bus 8:00am
※Please check website or onsite announcement of each bus company
for actual departure time.
Information
Driving
If you want to plan your schedule yourself and have an
unrestricted trip, you can drive. We recommend 7 different
routes to Sun Moon Lake. Whether you’re coming from the
northern, central or southern part of Taiwan, you can enjoy a
self-guided trip by driving to Sun Moon Lake.
Coming from Taipei
Route A：
Freeway No. 3 → Wufeng System Interchange (Freeway No.6)
→ Ailan System Interchange (continue on via Provincial
Highway No. 14 to Puli) → Puli (continue on Provincial
Highway No. 21) → Yuchi → Sun Moon Lake
Route B：
Freeway No. 1 → Changhua System Interchange onto Freeway
No. 3 going south →Wufeng System Interchange (Freeway
No.6) → Ailan System Interchange (continue on via
Provincial Highway No. 14 to Puli) →Puli (continue on
Provincial Highway No. 21) → Yuchi → Sun Moon Lake
Route C：
Freeway No. 3 → get off at Caotun Interchange and onto
Provincial Highway No. 14 to Puli → Puli will become
Provincial Highway No. 21 to Yuchi → Sun Moon Lake
Coming from Taichung
Route A：
Taichung → Provincial Highway No.63 → get off at
Provincial Highway No.63 and continue on Freeway No. 3 going
south → Wufeng System Interchange (Freeway No.6) →
Ailan System Interchange (continue on via Provincial Highway
No. 14 to Puli) →Puli (continue on Provincial Highway No.
21) → Yuchi → Sun Moon Lake
Route B：
Taichung → Taichung Rd. → Dali →Guoguang Rd.
→ Provincial Highway No. 14 → Caotun →
Provincial Highway No. 14 → Puli → Provincial
Highway No. 21 → Yuchi → Sun Moon Lake
Coming from Kaohsiung
Route A：
Ita-Thao – Shuanglong
Freeway No. 1 → Provincial Highway No. 78 Expressway
→ Freeway No.3 → get off at Zhushan Interchange
→ Jiji (continue on Provincial Highway No. 3 and get on
Provincial Highway No. 16) → Shuili (Provincial Highway
No. 16) → Sun Moon Lake (onto Provincial Highway No. 21)
Route B：
Freeway No. 3 → get off on Zhushan Interchange →
Jiji (continue on Provincial Highway No.3 and get on
Provincial Highway No. 16) → Shuili (Provincial Highway
No. 16) → Sun Moon Lake (onto Provincial Highway No. 21)
Ita-Thao – Shuanglong
Township Road 63：
From Ita Thao Shopping District drive pass Tannan, Dili, and
Shuanglong Bunun Tribe. The area along this route is the Bunun
Culture and Ecology Route, where you can explore the Bunun
culture and ecosystem.
Shuili – Xinyi
Provincial Highway 16：
From Shuili Township to Xinyi Township travel along Provincial
Highway 16 all the way to Dili Village. Follow the meandering
road and continue onto Minhe Village in Shuili Township as the
spectacular Jhuoshuei River comes to view. The lush green
mountain forest on either side appear like open arms welcoming
you to Dili, Tannan and Shuanglong Tribe.
Real-Time Traffic Info.
Traffic Inquiry
Inquiry Hotline for Highway Condition: 02-23113456#1968
Information Hotline for Traffic and Disasters：1968
Radio Condition via Broadcasting
Police Broadcasting Service：+886-800-000123