What is the cheapest way to get from Taichung to Datong?

The cheapest way to get from Taichung to Datong is to bus which costs $8 - $12 and takes 2h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Taichung to Datong?

The fastest way to get from Taichung to Datong is to train via 新烏日 which takes 1h 25m and costs $20 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Taichung and Datong?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Taichung Hero House and arriving at Taipei Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Taichung and Datong?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 臺中 and arriving at 臺北. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Taichung to Datong?

The distance between Taichung and Datong is 169 km. The road distance is 155.6 km.

How do I travel from Taichung to Datong without a car?

The best way to get from Taichung to Datong without a car is to train via 新烏日 which takes 1h 25m and costs $20 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Taichung to Datong?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Taichung to Datong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taichung to Datong bus from?

Taichung to Datong bus services, operated by U Bus, depart from Taichung Hero House station.

Where do I catch the Taichung to Datong train from?

Taichung to Datong train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, depart from 台中 station.

Train or bus from Taichung to Datong?

The best way to get from Taichung to Datong is to train via 新烏日 which takes 1h 25m and costs $20 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $12 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Taichung to Datong bus arrive?

Taichung to Datong bus services, operated by U Bus, arrive at Taipei Station.

Where does the Taichung to Datong train arrive?

Taichung to Datong train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, arrive at 台北 station.

Can I drive from Taichung to Datong?

Yes, the driving distance between Taichung to Datong is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Taichung to Datong.

Where can I stay near Datong?

There are 890+ hotels available in Datong.

Taichung to Datong - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Taichung to Datong by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via 新烏日
best
1. Take the train from 台中 to 台北train 臺灣高鐵線
1h 25m
$20–25
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taichung Hero House to Taipei Stationbus 1619 / ...
2h 40m
$8–12
Drive 155.6 km
1. Drive from Taichung to Datongcar 155.6 km
1h 51m
$15–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Taichung to Datongtaxi 155.6 km
1h 51m
$130–170
Train
1. Take the train from 臺中 to 臺北train 山線
3h 18m
$8–13
Line 270 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Taiwan University of SportSwimming Pool to Dongshibus 270 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dongshi to Taipei Stationbus 1617
4h 30m
$9–13

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Taichung to Datong.

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Distance: 168.7 km
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Taichung, Taiwan and Datong, Taiwan?

Taiwan High Speed Rail operates a train from 台中 to 台北 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $20–24 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, U Bus operates a bus from Taichung Hero House to Taipei Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Kuo-Kuang Bus also services this route every 30 minutes.

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