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How to get fromTaipei to Taichungby train, bus, night train, car or taxi

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

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    1. Take the train from 台北 to 台中train臺灣高鐵線
    best

    Train via 新烏日

    1h 28m
    $21–24
    1. Take the bus from Taipei Station to National Taichung University of Educationbus1619 / ...
    cheapest

    Bus

    2h 37m
    $7–11
    1. Take the night train from 臺北 to 臺中nighttrain山線

    Night train

    2h 31m
    $8–12
    1. Drive from Taipei to Taichungcar158.4 km

    Drive 158.4 km

    1h 43m
    $15–22
    1. Take the taxi from Taipei to Taichungtaxi158.4 km

    Taxi

    1h 43m
    $130–160
    1. Take the train from 臺北 to 臺中train山線

    Train

    3h 25m
    $8–12

Taipei to Taichung by train and foot

Calendar450Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Taiwan High Speed Rail operates a train from 台北 to 台中 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $19–24 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, U Bus operates a bus from Taipei Station to National Taichung University of Education every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Two other operators also service this route.

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