How to Get to Jiufen and Jinguashi Using Public Transportation? Take these 3 Bus Routes for Your Travel!

Taking Buses to Jiufen and Jinguashi

Traveling to Jiufen without a car or motorbike might raise concerns about convenience. However, when visiting Jiufen and Jinguashi, you can rely on public transportation and your own two feet to explore. While not as quick and convenient as a car or motorbike, taking the bus eliminates the need to worry about vehicle conditions and navigation, plus you get to enjoy the scenery along the way!

Now, let's take a look at how to use public transportation to travel to and from Jiufen and Jinguashi!

From Banqiao, Ximen, Take Taipei Bus 965:

Taipei Bus 965 is one of the most efficient options for those who don't want to change buses and prefer a direct route.
‧ If departing from Ximen Station, the journey takes about 1 to 1.5 hours.
‧ Fare: 90 NTD.
‧ Frequency is approximately 30 minutes during peak hours and 40 - 60 minutes during off-peak hours.
‧ During peak hours, it's recommended not to board at Beimen Station or Zhonghua North Road Station to secure a seat.
The route for Bus 965 is shown in the following image. You can also check the official website or Taipei's bus apps for real-time bus information:

From Taipei Zhongxiao Fuxing, Songshan MRT Stations, Take Keelung Bus 1062:

If you live near Taipei's eastern district or Songshan, Keelung Bus 1062 is a convenient choice, although it takes a bit more time to reach Jiufen compared to Bus 965.
‧ The journey takes about 2 hours or slightly more.
‧ Fare: 85 NTD - 113 NTD (refer to the fare chart below).
‧ Frequency is approximately 15 - 30 minutes during peak hours and 1 - 1.5 hours during off-peak hours.
The route map and fare chart for Bus 1062 are shown below. If you want to directly visit Chiufen Mountain from Taipei's city center, you can get off at Guanjitang Station.

From Keelung, Take Keelung Bus 788:

For those living in Keelung or planning to visit Keelung before Jiufen, you can take Bus 788 near Keelung Railway Station towards Jinguashi.
‧ The journey takes about 50 minutes.
‧ Fare: 30 NTD.
‧ Make sure not to take the 788A route, as it only goes to Ruifang Railway Station where you'll need to transfer to Bus 965 or 1062.
‧ Frequency is approximately 15 - 20 minutes during peak hours and 25 - 30 minutes during off-peak hours.
The route for Bus 788 is shown in the following image:

No car? No problem! You can enjoy Jiufen and Jinguashi using these three bus routes:
Whether you're traveling between:
‧ Taipei and Jiufen, Jinguashi (Buses 965, 1062)
‧ Keelung and Jiufen, Jinguashi (Bus 788)
‧ Ruifang Railway Station and Jiufen, Jinguashi (Buses 788, 965, 1062)
‧ Jiufen and Jinguashi (Buses 788, 965, 1062)

When taking the bus, it's crucial to be aware of the schedules and keep track of bus updates. We recommend downloading the Taipei Bus App for easy access to bus information and real-time updates.

While taking the bus, you might encounter situations where the bus departs before you can get your transportation card out of your bag. To avoid this, we suggest some tools for convenient transportation:

Lanyard ID Holder - Genuine Leather, a multi-purpose card holder with a coin compartment. Even if your card is out of credit, you can use the coin compartment for payment.

CharmPay - Easy Card Holder featuring adorable Bone characters, making it easy to locate your Easy Card. With the exclusive interchangeable charm, you can use it together with the Phone Lanyard Card Holder to keep your phone and transportation card together securely.