What is the cheapest way to get from Chiayi to Taipei?

The cheapest way to get from Chiayi to Taipei is to bus which costs $11 - $17 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiayi to Taipei?

The fastest way to get from Chiayi to Taipei is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Chiayi and Taipei?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chiayi and arriving at Taipei Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Chiayi and Taipei?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 嘉義 and arriving at 臺北. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Chiayi to Taipei?

The distance between Chiayi and Taipei is 251 km. The road distance is 243.1 km.

How do I travel from Chiayi to Taipei without a car?

The best way to get from Chiayi to Taipei without a car is to train via Taichung which takes 3h 5m and costs $24 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Chiayi to Taipei?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Chiayi to Taipei, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiayi to Taipei bus from?

Chiayi to Taipei bus services, operated by Kuo-Kuang Bus, depart from Chiayi station.

Where do I catch the Chiayi to Taipei train from?

Chiayi to Taipei train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, depart from 嘉義 station.

Train, bus or fly from Chiayi to Taipei?

The best way to get from Chiayi to Taipei is to train via Taichung which takes 3h 5m and costs $24 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $17 and takes 3h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Chiayi to Taipei bus arrive?

Chiayi to Taipei bus services, operated by Kuo-Kuang Bus, arrive at Taipei Station.

Where does the Chiayi to Taipei train arrive?

Chiayi to Taipei train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, arrive at 新烏日 station.

Can I drive from Chiayi to Taipei?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiayi to Taipei is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Chiayi to Taipei.

Where can I stay near Taipei?

There are 883+ hotels available in Taipei.

Chiayi to Taipei - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Chiayi to Taipei by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Taichung
best
1. Take the train from 嘉義 to 新烏日山線
2. Take the train from 台中 to 台北臺灣高鐵線
3h 5m
$25–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiayi to Taipei Station1834 / ...
3h 30m
$11–17
Drive 243.1 km
1. Drive from Chiayi to Taipei243.1 km
2h 42m
$23–33
Fly from Chiayi
1. Fly from Chiayi (CYI) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)CYI - TSA
2h 54m
$168–270
Train
1. Take the train from 嘉義 to 臺北山線 / ...
5h 14m
$13–20
Train to Tainan Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 嘉義 to 臺南
2. Fly from Tainan Airport (TNN) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)TNN - TSA
4h 27m
$179–284

Chiayi (CYI) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) flights

14Weekly Planes

3h 2mAverage Duration

$166Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chiayi to Taipei.

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Distance: 251.2 km
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Chiayi, Taiwan and Taipei, Taiwan?

You can take a train from 嘉義 to 台北 via 新烏日 and 台中 in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, Kuo-Kuang Bus operates a bus from Chiayi to Taipei Station hourly. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 3h 30m. U Bus also services this route every 4 hours.

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