Taipei to Jiufen by Bus 1062: A Complete Round-Trip Guide (Fare, Stops & Last Bus)

Short answer: The simplest way from Taipei to Jiufen is Keelung Bus 1062, boarded at MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing — the route’s Taipei terminus, so board here and you’ll get a seat for the ride up. Stay on until the “Jiufen Old Street” stop. The one-way adult (full) fare is NT$105 (as of 2026-06, per the official MOTC fare query). The ride takes about an hour in light traffic — longer on busy weekends.

The part that actually trips people up is the journey back, so this guide covers the trip up and the return — fare, where to get off, and how not to get stranded.

Going up: Taipei → Jiufen (Bus 1062)

1. Where to board Keelung Bus 1062’s Taipei end is right beside MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing (where the Bannan and Wenhu lines meet). Because this is the route’s starting terminal, boarding here is your best shot at a seat instead of standing the whole way uphill. For the exact stop location and live bus tracking, see the 1062 route on the Taipei City bus tracker (ebus.gov.taipei).

2. The fare Zhongxiao Fuxing to Jiufen Old Street is NT$105 full fare / NT$52 half fare one-way (as of 2026-06, per the official MOTC fare query). Pay by cash or EasyCard. Fares can change, so re-check the official page before you go.

3. Where to get off Heading toward Jinguashi, the “Jiufen Old Street” stop comes one stop after Ruifang Train Station as the bus climbs the hill. Most visitors get off here — just follow the crowd.

4. Timetable The 1062’s frequency and first/last departures shift between weekdays, weekends and seasons, so we don’t print fixed times here. Check the live schedule before you set out:

• Official MOTC 1062 timetable & route
• Taipei City live bus tracker (ebus.gov.taipei) — see where the bus is right now

Coming back: Jiufen → Taipei (the leg most people get wrong)

Jiufen is hugely popular, and the return buses in the late afternoon are often packed — this is where day-trippers get stuck. Two ways to play it:

Option A — Ride the 1062 back Catch the 1062 from the stop across the road from “Jiufen Old Street” back toward Zhongxiao Fuxing; the fare is the same as the way up. But note: the last bus time is seasonal, and the return bus is often full by the time it reaches Jiufen. Always check the day’s last departure before you head up (use the official links above) — don’t go by memory.

Option B — Drop down to Ruifang Station and take the train (recommended fallback) If you miss the last bus or the return bus is jammed, the reliable move is to head down to Ruifang Train Station and take a TRA train back to Taipei — far more frequent, and no road traffic.

• Between Jiufen and Ruifang, bus 788 is the most frequent option, running roughly 05:00–22:00 on weekdays and 05:00–21:55 on weekends/holidays (per the Ruifang District Office, as of 2026-06); routes like 827 also serve Jiufen Old Street.
• From Ruifang Station, TRA trains to Taipei run frequently throughout the day (both express Tze-Chiang and local Local trains; journey time varies by service). Check the official TRA timetable.

Travelling with luggage? Store it in Taipei first — don’t drag it up the hill

Jiufen is a steep old town built into the mountainside — lots of stone steps, narrow lanes and crowds — and a suitcase is genuinely miserable there. The 1062 also has limited luggage space.

Honest note: lalalocker has no storage point in Jiufen or Ruifang, so the smart play is to leave your big bag in Taipei before you go and travel up hands-free. Conveniently, the East District where you catch the 1062 has storage points — Zhongxiao Dunhua and Da’an (one MRT stop from Zhongxiao Fuxing) — from about NT$70/day for small items (as of 2026-06; see Taipei storage points). Stash the bag, ride up light, and you won’t be wrestling luggage onto a crowded bus on the way back.

Handy tips

• Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket. Jiufen sits up in the mountains and the weather turns quickly — cheaper to buy down in the city first.
• Go early. The old street and the return buses are most crowded in the late afternoon; an early start beats the crush both ways.
• Have an EasyCard ready. It works on the bus and the train, so you skip fumbling for change.

FAQ

How much is the 1062 bus from Taipei to Jiufen? NT$105 full fare / NT$52 half fare one-way (as of 2026-06, per the official MOTC fare query). Fares can change — confirm before you travel.

Where do I catch the 1062 in Taipei? Beside MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing, the route’s Taipei terminus — board at the starting stop for a better chance of a seat. See the exact location on the Taipei bus tracker.

Which stop is Jiufen Old Street? Heading toward Jinguashi, it’s the stop just after Ruifang Train Station. Most visitors get off there.

What time is the last bus back from Jiufen? The last departure is seasonal, so we don’t quote a fixed time — check the live official timetable on the day. If in doubt, go down to Ruifang and take the train instead.

Can I go to Jiufen by train? Yes. Take a TRA train to Ruifang Station, then a short local bus (788 and others, ~10 min) up to Jiufen Old Street — and do the same in reverse to dodge road traffic.

Can I leave my luggage in Jiufen? There’s no lalalocker point in Jiufen or Ruifang. Store your bag in Taipei’s East District before you go (Zhongxiao Dunhua / Da’an) and travel up hands-free.