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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Taiwan to Taipei is to bus and train which takes 1h 28m and costs $20 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Taiwan and Taipei?

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.

How far is it from Taiwan to Taipei?

The distance between Taiwan and Taipei is 175 km. The road distance is 156.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Taiwan to Taipei without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 28m and costs $20 - $27.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Taiwan to Taipei, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taiwan to Taipei bus from?

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

Train or bus from Taiwan to Taipei?

The best way to get from Taiwan to Taipei is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $15 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Taiwan to Taipei bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Taiwan to Taipei?

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

Where can I stay near Taipei?

There are 891+ hotels available in Taipei.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Taiwan to Taipei by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Taichung Park(Shuangshi Rd.) to HSR Taichung Station(Platform 13)bus 159
2. Take the train from 台中 to 台北train 臺灣高鐵線
1h 28m
$20–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taichung Hero House to Taipei Stationbus 1619 / ...
2h 40m
$8–12
Drive 156.1 km
1. Drive from Taichung to Taipeicar 156.1 km
1h 51m
$15–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Taichung to Taipeitaxi 156.1 km
1h 51m
$130–170
Train
1. Take the train from 臺中 to 臺北train 山線
3h 39m
$8–15

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 175.3 km
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Taiwan and Taipei, Taiwan?

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 hourly. Alternatively, Taiwan Railway operates a train from 臺中 to 臺北 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–13 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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