Taichung to Taipei
There are multiple ways to travel between Taichung and Taipei, and this page lays out timetables, journey durations and fares across all available options.
Travel options for Taichung to Taipei
Travel from Taichung to Taipei and save with a bus for 223 TWD, or reach your destination faster by train in 1h y 6 minutes.
Bus from Taichung to Taipei
To travel from Taichung to Taipei by bus, you will begin your journey at multiple stations, including Zhongshan station, Taichung, Taichung Station, Zhonggang Bus Station, Taichung and others, with buses typically running between 05:00 and 23:30 so you can choose a departure that fits your schedule. The trip usually takes around 3 hours 47 minutes and arrives at multiple stations, including Taipei Main Station, City Hall Transfer Station, Nangang, Banqiao Station and others, offering a comfortable and reliable way to reach your destination. Fares start at 223 TWD. Be sure to check available tickets and secure your preferred seat here for a smooth and hassle-free journey.
Prices: 223 TWD
Duration: 3h 47m – 4h 3m ⏱
Train from Taichung to Taipei
Travel from Taichung to Taipei by train, departing from Taichung HSR, Taichung TRA or Dajia, Taichung. Tickets are available from 436 TWD, and the journey lasts about 1 hour 6 minutes, reaching Taipei. Plan ahead and secure your ride.
Prices: 436 TWD
Duration: 1h 6m – 2h 59m ⏱
Combined from Taichung to Taipei
Combined transport services provide a way to travel between Taichung and Taipei, departing from RMQ Taichung City Airport and arriving at TPE Taoyuan Airport, Taipei. This journey typically takes around 13 hours 10 minutes, and tickets are priced at 8,567 TWD. Check available options and secure your journey here.
Prices: 8,567 TWD
Duration: 13h 10m – 15h 20m ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Taichung to Taipei
Traveling by bus between Taichung and Taipei involves several departure and arrival stations rather than a single fixed terminal. Depending on which bus stops you use, the overall journey time can vary, though most trips fall within 3h 47m to 4h 3m. Bus services follow a shared operating window, with departures beginning at 05:00 and continuing until 23:30, offering coverage across much of the day. Fares generally start at 223 to 267 TWD and may change slightly based on the service, stop, or route variation. Reviewing the full bus timetable for Taichung to Taipei helps clarify which stations are served, how long each connection takes and which departures align best with your itinerary.
Cheapest & Fastest Bus Taichung to Taipei
223 TWD, from Zhonggang Bus Station, Taichung to Banqiao Station, departure at some times, duration 3h 47mBus Timetable: Chaoma Station, Taichung → City Hall Transfer Station, Nangang
- 08:30 12:31 4h 1m 267 TWD
Bus Timetable: Chaoma Station, Taichung → MRT Liuzhangli Station, Nangang
- 08:30 12:27 3h 57m 235 TWD
Bus Timetable: Chaoma Station, Taichung → Taipei Main Station
- 05:00 08:57 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 05:40 09:37 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 06:15 10:12 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 06:40 10:37 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 07:05 11:02 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 07:15 11:12 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 07:40 11:37 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 08:15 12:12 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 08:40 12:37 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 09:45 13:42 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 10:40 14:37 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 11:15 15:12 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 11:45 15:42 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 12:40 16:37 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 13:45 17:42 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 14:40 18:37 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 15:45 19:42 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 16:40 20:37 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 17:45 21:42 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 18:40 22:37 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 19:45 23:42 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 20:40 00:37 3h 57m 229 TWD
- 22:30 02:27 3h 57m 229 TWD
Bus Timetable: Taichung Station → Taipei Main Station
- 05:10 09:08 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 05:45 09:43 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 06:10 10:08 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 06:35 10:33 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 06:45 10:43 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 07:10 11:08 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 07:45 11:43 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 08:10 12:08 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 09:15 13:13 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 10:10 14:08 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 10:45 14:43 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 11:15 15:13 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 12:10 16:08 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 13:15 17:13 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 14:10 18:08 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 15:15 19:13 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 16:10 20:08 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 17:15 21:13 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 18:10 22:08 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 19:15 23:13 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 20:10 00:08 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 22:00 01:58 3h 58m 254 TWD
- 23:30 03:28 3h 58m 254 TWD
Bus Timetable: Zhonggang Bus Station, Taichung → Banqiao Station
- 12:00 15:47 3h 47m 223 TWD
- 16:00 19:47 3h 47m 223 TWD
Bus Timetable: Zhonggang Bus Station, Taichung → City Hall Transfer Station, Nangang
- 09:45 13:48 4h 3m 248 TWD
- 10:45 14:48 4h 3m 248 TWD
- 11:45 15:48 4h 3m 248 TWD
- 12:45 16:48 4h 3m 248 TWD
- 15:45 19:48 4h 3m 248 TWD
- 19:45 23:48 4h 3m 248 TWD
- 21:45 01:48 4h 3m 248 TWD
Bus Timetable: Zhongshan station, Taichung → Taipei Main Station
- 07:20 11:17 3h 57m 254 TWD
- 07:55 11:52 3h 57m 254 TWD
- 08:20 12:17 3h 57m 254 TWD
- 10:20 14:17 3h 57m 254 TWD
- 10:55 14:52 3h 57m 254 TWD
- 12:20 16:17 3h 57m 254 TWD
- 14:20 18:17 3h 57m 254 TWD
- 16:20 20:17 3h 57m 254 TWD
- 18:20 22:17 3h 57m 254 TWD
Train Routes & Schedules from Taichung to Taipei
- Board the train at Taichung HSR and spend approximately 1h 6m on the rails, arriving at Taipei. The train operates from 07:26 until 22:41 with fares from 625 TWD.
- Catch a train at Taichung TRA bound for Taipei, with trips usually taking 1h 38m to 2h 34m. Services are scheduled from --:-- until 21:43, and tickets start at 612 TWD.
- Taipei can be reached from Dajia, Taichung with a train ride lasting about 2h 3m to 2h 59m. Rail services run from 07:20 until 20:08, and fares start at 436 to 565 TWD.
Cheapest Train Taichung to Taipei
436 TWD, from Dajia, Taichung to Taipei, departure at some times, duration 2h 59mFastest Train Taichung to Taipei
625 TWD, from Taichung HSR to Taipei, departure at some times, duration 1h 6mTrain Timetable: Dajia, Taichung → Taipei
- 07:20 09:27 2h 7m 565 TWD
- 09:45 12:07 2h 22m 565 TWD
- 11:59 14:36 2h 37m 436 TWD
- 13:16 15:21 2h 5m 565 TWD
- 14:45 17:18 2h 33m 436 TWD
- 16:32 18:51 2h 19m 565 TWD
- 18:03 21:02 2h 59m 436 TWD
- 18:43 20:59 2h 16m 565 TWD
- 20:08 22:11 2h 3m 565 TWD
Train Timetable: Taichung HSR → Taipei
- 07:26 08:32 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 07:56 09:02 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 08:36 09:42 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 09:06 10:12 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 09:36 10:42 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 10:06 11:12 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 10:36 11:42 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 11:06 12:12 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 11:36 12:42 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 12:06 13:12 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 12:36 13:42 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 13:06 14:12 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 13:36 14:42 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 14:06 15:12 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 14:36 15:42 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 15:06 16:12 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 15:36 16:42 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 16:06 17:12 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 16:36 17:42 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 17:06 18:12 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 18:11 19:17 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 18:41 19:47 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 19:11 20:17 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 19:36 20:42 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 20:36 21:42 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 21:06 22:12 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 21:36 22:42 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 22:06 23:12 1h 6m 625 TWD
- 22:41 23:47 1h 6m 625 TWD
Train Timetable: Taichung TRA → Taipei
- --:-- --:-- 1h 50m 612 TWD
- 05:56 08:16 2h 20m 612 TWD
- 06:31 08:37 2h 6m 612 TWD
- 07:24 09:56 2h 32m 612 TWD
- 07:49 09:41 1h 52m 612 TWD
- 08:48 11:10 2h 22m 612 TWD
- 09:01 10:50 1h 49m 612 TWD
- 10:00 11:42 1h 42m 612 TWD
- 10:45 13:02 2h 17m 612 TWD
- 11:48 13:52 2h 4m 612 TWD
- 12:45 15:01 2h 16m 612 TWD
- 13:45 16:01 2h 16m 612 TWD
- 13:56 16:09 2h 13m 612 TWD
- 14:33 16:11 1h 38m 612 TWD
- 14:45 16:59 2h 14m 612 TWD
- 15:27 17:51 2h 24m 612 TWD
- 15:56 17:37 1h 41m 612 TWD
- 16:05 18:25 2h 20m 612 TWD
- 16:26 18:15 1h 49m 612 TWD
- 17:10 18:59 1h 49m 612 TWD
- 17:18 19:41 2h 23m 612 TWD
- 17:25 19:07 1h 42m 612 TWD
- 17:37 20:11 2h 34m 612 TWD
- 17:56 19:46 1h 50m 612 TWD
- 18:11 20:30 2h 19m 612 TWD
- 18:53 21:10 2h 17m 612 TWD
- 19:24 21:17 1h 53m 612 TWD
- 19:42 22:01 2h 19m 612 TWD
- 20:18 22:22 2h 4m 612 TWD
- 20:53 22:42 1h 49m 612 TWD
- 21:02 23:19 2h 17m 612 TWD
- 21:43 00:02 2h 19m 612 TWD
Combined Routes & Schedules from Taichung to Taipei
From RMQ Taichung City Airport, embark on a multi-leg journey toward Taipei using a mix of transport options. Expect the trip to take roughly 13h 10m to 15h 20m, with services operating from 07:05 until 09:15 and tickets starting at 8,567 to 9,976 TWD. You’ll reach TPE Taoyuan Airport, Taipei, and consulting the timetable for routes from Taichung to Taipei helps you select the departure that works best for your plans.
Cheapest Combined Taichung to Taipei
8567 TWD, from RMQ Taichung City Airport to TPE Taoyuan Airport, Taipei, departure at 07:05, duration 15h 20mFastest Combined Taichung to Taipei
9976 TWD, from RMQ Taichung City Airport to TPE Taoyuan Airport, Taipei, departure at 09:15, duration 13h 10mCombined Timetable: RMQ Taichung City Airport → TPE Taoyuan Airport, Taipei
- 07:05 22:25 15h 20m 8567 TWD
- 09:15 22:25 13h 10m 9976 TWD
Frequently Asked Questions Taichung to Taipei
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taichung to Taipei.
How long does the Taichung to Taipei trip usually take overall?
The Taichung to Taipei trip varies a lot by transport. Trains can take about 1 hour 6 minutes to 2 hours 59 minutes, buses about 3 hours 47 minutes to 4 hours 3 minutes, and the available airport service about 13 to 15 hours 20 minutes.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Taichung to Taipei?
The cheapest option on the Taichung to Taipei route is the bus, with fares from 223 TWD to 267 TWD. Train tickets are higher, at 436 TWD to 625 TWD, while the airport service is much more expensive.
Which transport is the fastest for Taichung to Taipei?
The fastest option for Taichung to Taipei is the train, specifically the Taichung HSR service, which takes about 1 hour 6 minutes. Other train services are slower, and buses take around 4 hours.
How much should I budget for Taichung to Taipei tickets?
For Taichung to Taipei, bus fares are about 223 TWD to 267 TWD, train fares are about 436 TWD to 625 TWD, and the airport service costs about 8,567 TWD to 9,976 TWD. The price depends on the transport type.
Where do Taichung to Taipei services usually leave from and arrive?
Bus services leave from several Taichung points, including Zhongshan station, Taichung Station, Zhonggang Bus Station, and Chaoma Station, and arrive at places such as Taipei Main Station, Banqiao Station, and transfer stations in Nangang. Trains depart from Taichung HSR, Taichung TRA, or Dajia, Taichung, and arrive in Taipei.
How often do Taichung to Taipei buses and trains run?
The context gives trip counts rather than exact headways. There are 66 bus trips and 70 train trips on the Taichung to Taipei route, so both options are available multiple times, but no fixed frequency in minutes is listed.
What are the first and last departures on the Taichung to Taipei route?
For buses from Taichung to Taipei, the first departure is 05:00 and the last is 23:30. For trains, the last departure is 22:41, while the first departure is not listed in the provided data.
How long does the bus from Taichung to Taipei take?
Bus travel from Taichung to Taipei takes about 3 hours 47 minutes to 4 hours 3 minutes. The difference comes from the specific departure and arrival pair, with some routes ending at Taipei Main Station and others at Banqiao or Nangang stations.
Which Taichung to Taipei bus stations are used most often?
Taichung bus departures include Zhongshan station, Taichung Station, Zhonggang Bus Station, and Chaoma Station. Arrivals include Taipei Main Station, City Hall Transfer Station in Nangang, Banqiao Station, and MRT Liuzhangli Station in Nangang, depending on the service.
How long do the train options from Taichung to Taipei take?
Train times on the Taichung to Taipei route range from about 1 hour 6 minutes to 2 hours 59 minutes. Taichung HSR is the quickest, Taichung TRA services are longer, and the Dajia, Taichung service is longer still.
Which Taichung to Taipei train stations are available?
Train departures for Taichung to Taipei are listed from Taichung HSR, Taichung TRA, and Dajia, Taichung. All train services arrive in Taipei, but the provided data does not break down different Taipei rail terminals beyond that.
Can I book Taichung to Taipei tickets online, and where should I look?
Yes, Taichung to Taipei tickets can be checked and booked online through TicketRoutes.com. The route has bus, train, and airport-service options listed, so it is useful for comparing the available fares and departure points in one place.
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