Cities Near Hualien City
Cities near Hualien City, TW: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Puli, Yilan, Taichung. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Hualien City, TW is Puli, about 40 mi (65 km) away — roughly 1 hr 12 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puli | 40 mi / 65 km | 1 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Yilan | 55 mi / 88 km | 1 hr 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Taichung | 59 mi / 95 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Nantou | 60 mi / 96 km | 1 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Daxi | 66 mi / 106 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Douliu | 70 mi / 112 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hsinchu | 70 mi / 112 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Banqiao | 72 mi / 116 km | 1 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Taoyuan | 73 mi / 117 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Keelung | 80 mi / 129 km | 1 hr 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Hualien City
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Puli, Yilan, Taichung, Nantou, Daxi. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Hualien City include Puli, Yilan, Taichung, Nantou, Daxi. The closest is Puli, about 40 miles (65 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.