Chiayi to Taichung
This route links Chiayi and Taichung using bus or train, making it easy to check schedules and prices before you travel.
Travel options for Chiayi to Taichung
Travel from Chiayi to Taichung with a bus for 156 TWD to save, or reach Taichung faster by train in 36 minutes.
Bus from Chiayi to Taichung
Depart from Xinying Bus Station, Tainan, with the first departure at 05:21, and travel by bus Chiayi to Taichung, arriving at multiple stations, including Zhonggang Bus Station, Taichung, Chao Ma Taiwan Blvd, Taichung, Zhongshan station, Taichung, Taichung Station and others after approximately 3 hours 1 minute. Tickets start from 156 TWD, making this a reliable and cost-effective option. Make sure to secure your ticket before departure to guarantee your preferred seat.
Prices: 156 TWD
Duration: 3h 1m – 3h 5m ⏱
Train from Chiayi to Taichung
Board at Chiayi THSR or Chiayi TRA and travel from Chiayi to Taichung, reaching Taichung HSR or Taichung TRA after around 36 minutes. Fares begin at 336 TWD. Reserve your ticket before your departure.
Prices: 336 TWD
Duration: 36m – 1h 28m ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Chiayi to Taichung
- Leave Xinying Bus Station, Tainan by bus and ride for about 3h 5m until you reach Zhonggang Bus Station, Taichung. Bus ticket prices begin at 156 TWD, with departures from 06:55 until 22:55.
- Catch a bus at Xinying Bus Station, Tainan, with a journey lasting roughly 3h 4m. You’ll arrive at Chao Ma Taiwan Blvd, Taichung. Tickets begin from 162 TWD, and services run from 05:21 until 21:41.
- From Xinying Bus Station, Tainan, you can travel toward Zhongshan station, Taichung by bus. The trip usually lasts 3h 2m. Services are scheduled from 07:41 until 21:41, and fares start at 187 TWD.
- Travel to Taichung Station from Xinying Bus Station, Tainan, with a bus journey lasting approximately 3h 1m. Departures run from 07:41 until 21:41, and fares start at 187 TWD.
Cheapest Bus Chiayi to Taichung
156 TWD, from Xinying Bus Station, Tainan to Zhonggang Bus Station, Taichung, departure at some times, duration 3h 5mFastest Bus Chiayi to Taichung
187 TWD, from Xinying Bus Station, Tainan to Taichung Station, departure at some times, duration 3h 1mBus Timetable: Xinying Bus Station, Tainan → Chao Ma Taiwan Blvd, Taichung
- 05:21 08:25 3h 4m 162 TWD
- 07:41 10:45 3h 4m 162 TWD
- 09:41 12:45 3h 4m 162 TWD
- 11:45 14:49 3h 4m 162 TWD
- 13:41 16:45 3h 4m 162 TWD
- 17:41 20:45 3h 4m 162 TWD
- 19:41 22:45 3h 4m 162 TWD
- 21:41 00:45 3h 4m 162 TWD
Bus Timetable: Xinying Bus Station, Tainan → Taichung Station
- 07:41 10:42 3h 1m 187 TWD
- 11:45 14:46 3h 1m 187 TWD
- 17:41 20:42 3h 1m 187 TWD
- 19:41 22:42 3h 1m 187 TWD
- 21:41 00:42 3h 1m 187 TWD
Bus Timetable: Xinying Bus Station, Tainan → Zhonggang Bus Station, Taichung
- 06:55 10:00 3h 5m 156 TWD
- 08:14 11:19 3h 5m 156 TWD
- 08:55 12:00 3h 5m 156 TWD
- 10:14 13:19 3h 5m 156 TWD
- 10:55 14:00 3h 5m 156 TWD
- 12:55 16:00 3h 5m 156 TWD
- 14:14 17:19 3h 5m 156 TWD
- 14:55 18:00 3h 5m 156 TWD
- 16:55 20:00 3h 5m 156 TWD
- 18:14 21:19 3h 5m 156 TWD
- 18:55 22:00 3h 5m 156 TWD
- 20:14 23:19 3h 5m 156 TWD
- 22:55 02:00 3h 5m 156 TWD
Bus Timetable: Xinying Bus Station, Tainan → Zhongshan station, Taichung
- 07:41 10:43 3h 2m 187 TWD
- 17:41 20:43 3h 2m 187 TWD
- 19:41 22:43 3h 2m 187 TWD
- 21:41 00:43 3h 2m 187 TWD
Train Routes & Schedules from Chiayi to Taichung
- Board the train at Chiayi THSR to reach Taichung HSR, with the trip taking roughly 1h 1m to 1h 28m. Rail services run from 06:50 until 22:05, and tickets are available from 336 TWD.
- From the station at Chiayi TRA, trains depart toward Taichung TRA, with journeys taking around 1h 1m to 1h 28m. Rail services run from 05:53 until 21:37, and tickets start at 378 TWD.
Cheapest Train Chiayi to Taichung
336 TWD, from Chiayi THSR to Taichung HSR, departure at some times, duration 36mFastest Train Chiayi to Taichung
378 TWD, from Chiayi TRA to Taichung TRA, departure at some times, duration 1h 1mTrain Timetable: Chiayi THSR → Taichung HSR
- 06:50 07:26 36m 336 TWD
- 07:20 07:56 36m 336 TWD
- 08:00 08:36 36m 336 TWD
- 08:30 09:06 36m 336 TWD
- 09:00 09:36 36m 336 TWD
- 09:30 10:06 36m 336 TWD
- 10:00 10:36 36m 336 TWD
- 10:30 11:06 36m 336 TWD
- 11:00 11:36 36m 336 TWD
- 11:30 12:06 36m 336 TWD
- 12:00 12:36 36m 336 TWD
- 12:30 13:06 36m 336 TWD
- 13:00 13:36 36m 336 TWD
- 13:30 14:06 36m 336 TWD
- 14:00 14:36 36m 336 TWD
- 14:30 15:06 36m 336 TWD
- 15:00 15:36 36m 336 TWD
- 15:30 16:06 36m 336 TWD
- 16:00 16:36 36m 336 TWD
- 16:30 17:06 36m 336 TWD
- 17:35 18:11 36m 336 TWD
- 18:05 18:41 36m 336 TWD
- 18:35 19:11 36m 336 TWD
- 19:00 19:36 36m 336 TWD
- 20:00 20:36 36m 336 TWD
- 20:30 21:06 36m 336 TWD
- 21:00 21:36 36m 336 TWD
- 21:30 22:06 36m 336 TWD
- 22:05 22:41 36m 336 TWD
Train Timetable: Chiayi TRA → Taichung TRA
- 05:53 07:21 1h 28m 378 TWD
- 07:26 08:46 1h 20m 378 TWD
- 07:58 08:59 1h 1m 378 TWD
- 08:47 09:51 1h 4m 378 TWD
- 09:04 09:58 54m 378 TWD
- 09:27 10:43 1h 16m 378 TWD
- 10:37 11:46 1h 9m 378 TWD
- 11:27 12:43 1h 16m 378 TWD
- 12:30 13:43 1h 13m 378 TWD
- 13:20 14:43 1h 23m 378 TWD
- 13:37 14:31 54m 378 TWD
- 14:00 15:10 1h 10m 378 TWD
- 14:11 15:25 1h 14m 378 TWD
- 14:50 16:03 1h 13m 378 TWD
- 15:01 16:22 1h 21m 378 TWD
- 15:23 16:24 1h 1m 378 TWD
- 15:54 17:15 1h 21m 378 TWD
- 16:29 17:23 54m 378 TWD
- 16:55 18:09 1h 14m 378 TWD
- 17:11 18:16 1h 5m 378 TWD
- 17:31 18:51 1h 20m 378 TWD
- 18:24 19:40 1h 16m 378 TWD
- 19:05 20:16 1h 11m 378 TWD
- 19:40 21:00 1h 20m 378 TWD
- 19:53 20:51 58m 378 TWD
- 20:28 21:41 1h 13m 378 TWD
- 20:52 22:03 1h 11m 378 TWD
- 21:37 22:48 1h 11m 378 TWD
Frequently Asked Questions Chiayi to Taichung
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chiayi to Taichung.
How long does the Chiayi to Taichung trip usually take?
The travel time on the Chiayi to Taichung route depends on the transport type. Train trips take about 1 hour 1 minute to 1 hour 28 minutes, while bus trips take about 3 hours 1 minute to 3 hours 5 minutes. The difference comes from the route and service type.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Chiayi to Taichung?
The cheapest option on the Chiayi to Taichung route is the bus. Fares are about 156 TWD to 187 TWD. Train tickets are higher, at about 336 TWD to 378 TWD.
Which transport is the fastest for Chiayi to Taichung?
The train is the fastest option on the Chiayi to Taichung route. The quickest train trip takes about 1 hour 1 minute, while the bus takes about 3 hours 1 minute to 3 hours 5 minutes. Train times vary by service and station pair.
How much should I expect to pay for Chiayi to Taichung overall?
For the Chiayi to Taichung route, prices vary by transport. Bus fares are about 156 TWD to 187 TWD, and train fares are about 336 TWD to 378 TWD. The exact fare depends on the service and station pair.
Where do buses leave from and arrive on the Chiayi to Taichung route?
Buses on the Chiayi to Taichung route depart from Xinying Bus Station, Tainan. They arrive at several Taichung stops, including Zhonggang Bus Station, Chao Ma Taiwan Blvd, Zhongshan station, and Taichung Station. The exact arrival point depends on the service.
Which train stations are used for Chiayi to Taichung?
Trains on the Chiayi to Taichung route use two station pairs. One option runs between Chiayi THSR and Taichung HSR, and another runs between Chiayi TRA and Taichung TRA. The travel time and fare differ by the train type.
How often do buses run from Chiayi to Taichung?
There are 30 bus trips on the Chiayi to Taichung route. The schedule runs from 05:21 to 22:55. A specific frequency in minutes is not listed, so departures should be checked by time rather than interval.
What are the first and last train departures for Chiayi to Taichung?
The first train departure on the Chiayi to Taichung route is at 05:53, and the last departure is at 22:05. This applies to the available train services listed for the route.
Is there a difference between the train options on Chiayi to Taichung?
Yes. The Chiayi to Taichung train route includes both THSR and TRA services. The TRA trip between Chiayi TRA and Taichung TRA takes about 1 hour 1 minute to 1 hour 28 minutes, while the THSR station pair is listed separately without a duration in the context.
Which bus arrival point should I expect on the Chiayi to Taichung route?
Bus arrivals on the Chiayi to Taichung route can be at Zhonggang Bus Station, Chao Ma Taiwan Blvd, Zhongshan station, or Taichung Station. The exact stop depends on the bus service you choose, so the arrival point is not the same for every trip.
If I want to book Chiayi to Taichung tickets, where should I look?
For Chiayi to Taichung reservations, TicketRoutes.com is the place to check. It lists the available bus and train options for this route, along with fares, times, and station details.
How do the bus and train options compare on Chiayi to Taichung?
On the Chiayi to Taichung route, buses are cheaper but slower, at about 156 TWD to 187 TWD and roughly 3 hours 1 minute to 3 hours 5 minutes. Trains cost more, at about 336 TWD to 378 TWD, but are much faster at about 1 hour 1 minute to 1 hour 28 minutes.
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