- Fastest
- A day, mid-March to early October
- ≈5
- Operators
- 3
- passengers only
- Foot
Three companies sail from Budai to Magong, in Penghu, about five times a day between them, mid-March to early October: Baili Shipping, Kai Shiuan Ferry and Mantianxing Ferry. Four times a day, a ferry goes direct and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes; the others call at Dongji and Qimei on the way and take 7¼ hours. These are high-speed boats for foot passengers.
Stops
Direct or up to 2 stopsOperators
3Baili ShippingAbout 3 a dayFoot passengers onlyHigh speedSeasonalCabins
1h 15m–7h 15m- DirectTwice a day1h 15m
| Mid-Mar – late Mar | Mon, Fri–Sun | at 10:30 |
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| Apr – Sept | Daily | at 09:50 and 10:30 |
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| Early Oct | Daily | at 10:30 |
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- Via Dongji and Qimei4 a week7h 15m
April to August: Mon, Fri–Sun at 08:30.
Sold only from Budai to Magong, with time ashore on Dongji and Qimei; the boat returns to Budai direct.
- Seats and cabins
- Seats · Premium seats and private lounges on Yun Bao and Lan Que · Shared rooms on Baili
- Facilities
- Bicycles · Café, air conditioning and wheelchair access on Yun Bao and Lan Que
- Pets
Pets travel in a closed carrier no larger than 55 x 45 x 45 cm, kept in front of your seat; a medium or large dog that fits no carrier must wear a muzzle.+
Pets travel in a closed carrier no larger than 55 x 45 x 45 cm, kept in front of your seat; a medium or large dog that fits no carrier must wear a muzzle.
1h 20mLate March to early October: daily at 10:00.
- Seats and cabins
- Seats
- Facilities
- Air conditioning · Wheelchair access
- Pets
Cats and dogs travel in a carrier, large dogs muzzled and on a leash; exotic pets are refused, assistance dogs exempt.+
Cats and dogs travel in a carrier, large dogs muzzled and on a leash; exotic pets are refused, assistance dogs exempt.
1h 20mApril to early October: daily at 10:00.
Departure times are confirmed by the operator when you book.
- Seats and cabins
- Reserved seats
- Facilities
- Bicycles
- Pets
Cats and dogs only (no pit bulls), one per passenger, declared when booking with no pet ticket; caged with a drip tray, or muzzled and leashed, kept where the crew say, not in the passenger cabin.+
Cats and dogs only (no pit bulls), one per passenger, declared when booking with no pet ticket; caged with a drip tray, or muzzled and leashed, kept where the crew say, not in the passenger cabin.
Questions
How long is the ferry from Budai to Magong?+
About 1 hour 15 minutes direct; 7¼ hours when the ferry calls on the way.
How often does the ferry from Budai to Magong run?+
About five times a day, mid-March to early October. That is three a day with Baili Shipping, one with Kai Shiuan Ferry and one with Mantianxing Ferry.
Is there a direct ferry from Budai to Magong?+
Yes. Direct sailings run four times a day, mid-March to early October, in about 1 hour 15 minutes. Other sailings go via Dongji and Qimei and take 7¼ hours.
Can I take my car on the ferry from Budai to Magong?+
No. These are high-speed boats for foot passengers.
Does the ferry from Budai to Magong run all year?+
No. Ferries sail mid-March to early October.
Can I get a cabin on the ferry from Budai to Magong?+
Yes, on Baili (Baili Shipping).