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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Taipei to Taiwan is to train and line 159 bus which takes 1h 26m and costs $21 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Taipei and Taiwan?

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

How far is it from Taipei to Taiwan?

The distance between Taipei and Taiwan is 176 km. The road distance is 157.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Taipei to Taiwan without a car is to train and line 159 bus which takes 1h 26m and costs $21 - $28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Taipei to Taiwan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taipei to Taiwan bus from?

Taipei to Taiwan bus services, operated by U Bus, depart from Taipei Station.

Train or bus from Taipei to Taiwan?

The best way to get from Taipei to Taiwan is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $15 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Taipei to Taiwan bus arrive?

Taipei to Taiwan bus services, operated by U Bus, arrive at Taichung Hero House station.

Can I drive from Taipei to Taiwan?

Yes, the driving distance between Taipei to Taiwan is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Taipei to Taiwan.

Where can I stay near Taiwan?

There are 524+ hotels available in Taiwan.

Taipei to Taiwan - 5 ways to travel via train, line 159 bus, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Taipei to Taiwan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Train, line 159 bus
best
1. Take the train from 台北 to 台中train 臺灣高鐵線
2. Take the bus from HSR Taichung Station(Platform 13) to Taichung Park(Shuangshi Rd.)bus 159
1h 26m
$22–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taipei Station to Taichung Hero Housebus 1619 / ...
2h 40m
$8–12
Drive 157.9 km
1. Drive from Taipei to Taichungcar 157.9 km
1h 48m
$15–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Taipei to Taichungtaxi 157.9 km
1h 48m
$140–170
Train
1. Take the train from 臺北 to 臺中train 山線
3h 30m
$10–15

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 175.7 km
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Taipei, Taiwan and Taiwan?

U Bus operates a bus from Taipei Station to Taichung Hero House every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Kuo-Kuang Bus also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Taiwan Railway operates a train from 臺北 to 臺中 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–13 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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