What is the cheapest way to get from Tainan to T'ai-pei?

The cheapest way to get from Tainan to T'ai-pei is to bus which costs $15 - $21 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Tainan to T'ai-pei?

The fastest way to get from Tainan to T'ai-pei is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $150 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Tainan and T'ai-pei?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tainan Station station and arriving at Taipei City Hall Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Tainan and T'ai-pei?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 臺南 and arriving at 松山. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Tainan to T'ai-pei?

The distance between Tainan and T'ai-pei is 331 km. The road distance is 309.2 km.

How do I travel from Tainan to T'ai-pei without a car?

The best way to get from Tainan to T'ai-pei without a car is to train via 沙崙 which takes 2h 35m and costs $40 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Tainan to T'ai-pei?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Tainan to T'ai-pei, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tainan to T'ai-pei bus from?

Tainan to T'ai-pei bus services, operated by U Bus, depart from Tainan Station.

Where do I catch the Tainan to T'ai-pei train from?

Tainan to T'ai-pei train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, depart from 台南 station.

Train, bus or fly from Tainan to T'ai-pei?

The best way to get from Tainan to T'ai-pei is to train via 沙崙 which takes 2h 35m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $21 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $220 and takes 2h 22m.

Where does the Tainan to T'ai-pei bus arrive?

Tainan to T'ai-pei bus services, operated by U Bus, arrive at Taipei City Hall Bus Station.

Where does the Tainan to T'ai-pei train arrive?

Tainan to T'ai-pei train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, arrive at 台北 station.

Can I drive from Tainan to T'ai-pei?

Yes, the driving distance between Tainan to T'ai-pei is 309 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Tainan to T'ai-pei.

Where can I stay near T'ai-pei?

There are 889+ hotels available in T'ai-pei.

Tainan to T'ai-pei - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Tainan to T'ai-pei 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 沙崙
best
1. Take the train from 台南 to 台北臺灣高鐵線
2h 35m
$42–52
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tainan Station to Taipei City Hall Bus Station1612
5h
$15–21
Drive 309.2 km
1. Drive from Tainan to T'ai-pei309.2 km
3h 19m
$29–42
Fly from Tainan Airport
1. Fly from Tainan Airport (TNN) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)TNN - TSA
2h 22m
$156–218
Train
1. Take the train from 臺南 to 松山海線 / ...
4h 18m
$17–26
Bus via Taichung
1. Take the bus from Tainan to Zhongshan Selling Agency1871
2. Take the bus from Minquan Rd. Intersection to Liuzhangli Station9012
6h 7m
$17–24
Train to Kao-Hsiung International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 臺南 to 新左營
2. Fly from Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)KHH - TSA
4h 12m
$113–655

Tainan Airport (TNN) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) flights

26Weekly Planes

3h 32mAverage Duration

$150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 330.6 km
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Tainan, Taiwan and T'ai-pei, Taiwan?

Taiwan High Speed Rail operates a train from 台南 to 台北 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $39–50 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, U Bus operates a bus from Tainan Station to Taipei City Hall Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost $15–21 and the journey takes 5h.

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