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Getting to Xiao Liu Qiu from Taiwan’s main island is easier than you think! Located just 9 kilometers off the southwest coast of Taiwan, this tropical coral island is accessible only by ferry from Dongliu Port in Donggang, Pingtung. Whether you’re coming from Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, or Kaohsiung, there are several convenient transportation options—like intercity buses, shared taxis, and private transfers—that will take you straight to the port from Kaohsiung.

This blog post covers everything you need to know about Xiao Liu Qiu transportation, including bus routes (Taiwan Tourist Shuttle), shared rides, private transfer prices, and travel tips to help make your trip smooth and stress-free!

How to get to Xiao Liu Qiu?

Xiao Liu Qiu (also known as Lambai Island, Liuqiu Island) is Taiwan’s only coral island and a true paradise for snorkeling and diving lovers. Located in the southwest of Taiwan, Xiao Liu Qiu is about 8 to 9 kilometers off the main island. The only way to get there is by ferry from Donggang, Pingtung. The ferry ride takes around 20 to 30 minutes, making it an easy and scenic trip.

Thanks to its tropical climate, Xiao Liu Qiu enjoys warm temperatures all year round, making it a popular destination for water activities. One of the most unique and charming features of this island is the abundance of sea turtles. It’s common to spot them while snorkeling or diving around the island.

However, to protect the marine ecosystem, it’s important to follow local conservation guidelines: do not touch or feed the sea turtles. This ensures these incredible creatures can continue to thrive in their natural habitat.

Whether you’re planning a short island getaway or a full snorkeling adventure, this Xiao Liu Qiu travel guide will help you get started — and with easy Xiao Liu Qiu transportation options, it’s more accessible than you might think!

Dongliu Ferry Terminal located in Donggong township, offers frequent ferry services to and from Xiao Liu Qiu daily, with a quick and scenic boat ride last around 20–30 minutes. With multiple sailings throughout the day, travelers can easily plan their Xiao Liu Qiu travel itinerary without stress.

Whether you’re taking the High-Speed Rail (HSR), Taiwan Railways (TRA), long-distance buses, or driving yourself, you’ll have no trouble reaching Dongliu Ferry Terminal — the starting point for your Xiao Liu Qiu transportation adventure.

• Location：No. 43, Chaolong Rd, Donggang Township, Pingtung County, 928
  (Chinese address: 928屏東縣東港鎮朝隆路43號)

Xiao Liu Qiu is located about 9 kilometers off the coast of Taiwan’s main island. Currently, the only way to reach the island is by ferry from Dongliu Ferry Terminal in Donggang, Pingtung.

Whether you’re departing from Kaohsiung, Tainan, Taichung, or even Taipei, there are several transportation options available. The fastest and most convenient route is to first arrive in Kaohsiung, then take a bus or shuttle to Donggang.

Below is a detailed guide on how to get to Xiao Liu Qiu from Kaohsiung.

From Zuoying THSR station | Bus

9127D Dapeng Bay Liuqiu Express

THSR Exit 2 bus ticket counter

After arriving at Zuoying THSR Station (or the adjacent TRA Xinzuoying Station), head to Exit 2 to find the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle ticket counter. You can purchase tickets on-site or use Smart Cards for a 50% discount (available until October 31, 2025).

Zuoying HSR Shuttle Details

• Location: Exit 2
• Ticket Fare
  • One-way：NTD$122
    • 50% off with Smart cards (easy card, iPASS, iCash, Happy Cash)
• Bus Schedule: 8am～5:30pm
• Travel Time: around 50 miuntes
• Payment methods:
  • Cash
  • Smart Cards
  • Electronic payment
  • Online booking

From Kaohsiung Train Station | Bus

9117 Kenting Express

If you’re departing from Kaohsiung Train Station, take 9117 Kenting Express which offers a direct route to Dongliu Ferry Terminal. For the exact bus stop location, refer to the Google Maps link.

• 9117 bus location
• Ticket Fare
  • One-way：NTD$122
    • 50% off with Smart cards (easy card, iPASS, iCash, Happy Cash)
• Bus Schedule: 9:40am～6pm
• Travel Time: around 50 minutes
• Payment methods:
  • Cash
  • Smart Cards
  • Electronic payment

Xiaoliuqiu Ferry Ticket Info

• Ticket Fare
  • Round-trip: NTD$450
  • Insurance：NTD$60
• Scooter/Bike Transfer
  • • Scooter：NTD$150
    • Bike：NTD$50
    • Pay by cash
• How to Book Ferry Tickets?
  • On-Site
  • Official Websites of the Ferry Company
    • Tungliu | Taifu | Leuco Sapphire
  • Via Klook
    • Discount Fare: NTD$365～$380
    • Why book through Klook?
      • Instant Voucher after purchase
      • Use the same day—anytime available
      • Avoid long lines at the terminal
      • Pay by credit card online

Xiaoliuqiu Ferry Timetable

These ferry companies stagger their schedules, so you’ll rarely need to wait long if you miss one. To help you plan your trip, here’s the current ferry schedule for Xiao Liu Qiu by each company:

Tungliu Ferry

• 7:00/ 9:00/ 10:00/ 10:45/ 11:30/ 12:36/ 15:00/ 16:30
• 東琉線 Tungliu 

Tai Fu Ferry

• 7:20/ 9:00/ 10:30/ 12:00/ 13:30/ 15:30/ 16:50
• 泰富航運 Tai Fu Ferry

Leuco Sapphire

• 7:20/ 8:50/ 10:10/ 11:50/ 13:30/ 15:20/ 16:50
• 藍白航運 Leuco Sapphire 

What is the easiest way to book ferry tickets?

It’s recommended to book your Xiaoliuqiu ferry tickets on Klook to avoid long queues at the pier. Tickets can be used on the same day of purchase. During peak seasons, make sure to arrive at the ferry terminal at least 30 minutes early to secure your spot.

By booking online through Klook, you can save up to NT$70 per person compared to on-site prices. Once you receive your voucher, you can use it immediately without selecting a specific ferry time—just be sure to use it on the same day. Book your Xiaoliuqiu ferry tickets on Klook now and get ready for your island adventure!

• A typical 2-day-1-night Xiao Liu Qiu trip costs around NT$3,000 per person, including round-trip ferry, accommodation, scooter rental, meals, and activities.

  • Round-trip ferry ticket: NTD$450
    • Booking Klook for NTD$380
  • Hotel 1 night: NTD$800～$2,000
  • Scooter Rental: NTD$300
  • Water activities: NTD$500～$2,000（依活動選擇）
• Activities Price Reference on Klook

Klook.com

A simple 2D1N itinerary from Taipei to Xiaoliuqiu:

1. Take the HSR to Zuoying Station
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2. Transfer to bus 9127D to Donggang Ferry Terminal
3. Catch a 9–11 AM ferry or grab lunch at the nearby Donggang Fish Market
4. Rent a scooter upon arrival on the island (30 minutes to go around the island)
5. Check in to your hotel (around 2–3 PM)
6. Join water activities like snorkeling, SUP, scuba diving, or free diving

Note: For scuba or free diving, a 3-day-2-night trip is recommended for better scheduling and recovery time.

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小琉球坐船要多久？

前往東港碼頭搭乘大眾交通花費是？

想知道如何前往小琉球嗎？從台灣本島前往小琉球，比你想像的還要簡單許多。小琉球距離台灣本島約9公里，不管你是從北中南出發，都必須到屏東東港碼頭乘船前往小琉球。要如何從台北、台中、台南、高雄前往小琉球，最主要的兩種交通為客運和計程車接駁都能輕鬆到達目的地。本篇文章將為你整理小琉球的交通攻略，包含台灣好行巴士、計程車拼車、私人接駁的費用、交通資訊和注意事項，幫助你旅程更加順利！

小琉球怎麼去？

小琉球（Xiao Liu Qiu）是台灣唯一的珊瑚礁島嶼和浮潛天堂，位於台灣西南方，距離台灣本島約8~9公里。前往小琉球的唯一交通方式是從屏東東港搭乘渡輪，航程約20~30分即可抵達。

擁有熱帶氣候的小琉球全年氣溫舒適，是著名的浮潛與潛水勝地。這座島嶼最吸引人的特色之一，就是海域內隨處可見的綠蠵龜，讓遊客有機會在浮潛或潛水時近距離欣賞。不過，為了保護這些海洋生物，請務必遵守海洋生態保護規範，不觸碰、不餵食，讓海龜能在自然環境中自在悠遊。

東港碼頭每日有固定航班往返小琉球，船程約 20-30 分鐘，航班頻繁讓旅客能輕鬆安排行程。不論是搭乘高鐵、台鐵轉乘客運或自行開車前往，都能順利抵達東港碼頭，快速展開你的小琉球之旅！

• 東港搭船位置：928屏東縣東港鎮朝隆路43號

高鐵左營站出發｜客運

9127D 大鵬灣琉球線

小琉球高鐵站售票處

抵達高鐵左營站（或台鐵的新左營站）後，請從2號出口前往台灣好行巴士售票處。在這裡你可以選擇現場購票或使用電子票卷享有半價優惠（優惠期限至2025/10/31）。

• 高鐵左營站巴士售票處
  • 2號出口
• 單程巴士價格
  • 全票：NT$122元
    • 使用電子票卷半價優惠（~2025/10/31)，乘車前需先至售票處劃位
• 班車時間：
  • 8am～5:30pm
  • 車程：50分鐘
• 購票方式：
  • 現場購票
  • 電子票卷（悠遊卡、一卡通、愛金卡、有錢卡）
  • 行動支付

高雄火車站出發｜客運

9117 墾丁快線

如果從高雄火車站出發前往東港，可搭乘屏東客運9117號巴士直達。確切的巴士站位置，請點選以下連結前往Google Map。

• 9117巴士位置
  • 建國站位置
• 單程巴士價格
  • 全票：NT$122元
    • 使用電子票卷半價優惠（~2025/10/31)
• 班車時間
  • 9:40am～6pm
  • 車程：50分鐘
• 購票方式：
  • 現場購票
  • 電子票卷（悠遊卡、一卡通、愛金卡、有錢卡）
  • 行動支付

小琉球船票價格＆購票方式

這三間航運公司的價格都是一樣的，沒有哪一家是特別便宜。不過如果是提前在線上購買就有機會可以用比較便宜的票價前往小琉球。

• 船票票價
  • 來回全票：NT$450元
  • 保險票：NT$60元
• 機車/腳踏車托運費用
  • • 機車：NT$150元
    • 腳踏車：NT$50元
    • 上船前付現金
• 如何購買船票？
  • 現場預訂
  • 官網預訂：東琉線官網 | 泰富航運官網 | 藍白航運官網
  • Klook預定享優惠票價，旺季建議提前購票
    • 來回全票優惠：NT$365～$380元
    • 可當天購買使用
    • 回程票7天內皆可兌換

小琉球船班時刻表

這三家民營的渡輪公司基本上航班時刻的時間是錯開的，所以絕對不怕錯過一班，下一班要等很久。若已經提前線上預訂特定的航運公司，建議準時報到。如果需要等待一段時間的話，建議可以先到碼頭旁的市場晃晃，有許多當地美食、海鮮、伴手禮可以品嚐。

東琉線

• 7:00/ 9:00/ 10:00/ 10:45/ 11:30/ 12:36/ 15:00/ 16:30
• 東琉線官網

泰富航運

• 7:20/ 9:00/ 10:30/ 12:00/ 13:30/ 15:30/ 16:50
• 泰富航運官網

藍白航運

• 7:20/ 8:50/ 10:10/ 11:50/ 13:30/ 15:20/ 16:50
• 藍白航運官網

結論：小琉球怎麼購票搭船最方便？

建議在Klook預訂船票，避免現場排隊購票，當天購買即可使用。旺季期間，提早30分鐘前往碼頭，確保順利搭船。

使用Klook線上購票當天預定，收到憑證後即可使用，還比現場購買便宜了NT$70元。線上購票不需選擇特定航班，但是需在當天使用。現在就到Klook預定小琉球船票，準備出發囉！

• 小琉球兩天一夜花費大約會落在$3,000/人，包含來回船票、住宿一晚、吃喝玩樂、水上活動。
  • 來回船票：NT$450
    • Klook預定小琉球船票只要 NT$380
  • 住宿一晚：NT$800～$2,000
  • 機車出租：NT$300
  • 水上活動：NT$500～$2,000（依活動選擇）
• Klook小琉球活動價格參考

Klook.com

如何規劃小琉球的旅程（以台北為例）？

1. 搭乘高鐵至左營站，轉搭『9127D』直達東港碼頭
2. 搭乘9am～11am間的船班或選擇先在華僑市場午餐
3. 上島後租機車環島
   1. 環島一圈大約半小時車程
4. 下午 2pm～3pm 入住飯店
5. 參加浮潛、獨木舟、SUP或水肺、自由潛水行程
   1. 水肺、自由潛水行程建議三天兩夜

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