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

The cheapest way to get from Tainan to Taipei is to bus which costs $1 - $21 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tainan to Taipei is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $160 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Tainan and Taipei?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from (Tainan) Binggongchang Station station and arriving at Taipei Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Tainan and Taipei?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 臺南 and arriving at 臺北. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Tainan to Taipei?

The distance between Tainan and Taipei is 326 km. The road distance is 304.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Tainan to Taipei without a car is to train via 沙崙 which takes 2h 22m and costs $35 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Tainan to Taipei, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tainan to Taipei bus from?

Tainan to Taipei bus services, operated by U Bus, depart from (Tainan) Binggongchang Station.

Where do I catch the Tainan to Taipei train from?

Tainan to Taipei train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, depart from 台南 station.

Train, bus or fly from Tainan to Taipei?

The best way to get from Tainan to Taipei is to train via 沙崙 which takes 2h 22m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $21 and takes 4h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 2h 22m.

Where does the Tainan to Taipei bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tainan to Taipei train arrive?

Tainan to Taipei train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, arrive at 台北 station.

Can I drive from Tainan to Taipei?

Yes, the driving distance between Tainan to Taipei is 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Tainan to Taipei.

Where can I stay near Taipei?

There are 894+ hotels available in Taipei.

Tainan to Taipei - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Tainan 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 沙崙
best
1. Take the train from 台南 to 台北train 臺灣高鐵線
2h 22m
$36–51
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from (Tainan) Binggongchang Station to Taipei Stationbus 1611
4h 30m
$1–21
Drive 304.6 km
1. Drive from Tainan to Taipeicar 304.6 km
3h 19m
$29–42
Fly from Tainan Airport
1. Fly from Tainan Airport (TNN) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)plane TNN - TSA
2h 22m
$166–278
Train
1. Take the train from 臺南 to 臺北train 海線 / ...
4h 9m
$16–25
Bus via Taichung
1. Take the bus from Tainan to Taichung Stationbus 1871
2. Take the bus from Taichung Station to Taipei Bus Stationbus 1827 / ...
5h 30m
$15–23
Train to Kao-Hsiung International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 臺南 to 新左營train
2. Fly from Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)plane KHH - TSA
4h 17m
$113–495

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

32Weekly Planes

3h 20mAverage Duration

$167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 326 km
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Tainan, Taiwan and Taipei, 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) Binggongchang Station to Taipei Station hourly. Tickets cost $14–21 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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