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Tainan to Taipei

      This route links Tainan and Taipei using bus or train, making it easy to check schedules and prices before you travel.

      Travel options for Tainan to Taipei

      Move from Tainan to Taipei by train in 2h y 1 minutes for the quickest journey, or take a bus for 362 TWD to save on costs.

      Bus from Tainan to Taipei

      From Tainan, buses leave regularly from Xinying Bus Station, Tainan or Tainan Bus Station, with the day’s first departure at 06:00, and will take you to Taipei Main Station or City Hall Transfer Station, Nangang. Travel time is around 6 hours 55 minutes with fares beginning at 362 TWD. Plan ahead and secure your spot reserve your seat to Taipei.

      Prices: 362 TWD

      Duration: 6h 55m – 7h 58m ⏱

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      Train from Tainan to Taipei

      Board at Tainan HSR or Tainan TRA for a train connecting Tainan and Taipei, reaching Taipei after approximately 2 hours 1 minute. Tickets start at 824 TWD, secure your spot on the train in advance.

      Popular departures: Tainan HSR Tainan TRA
      Popular arrivals: Taipei

      Prices: 824 TWD

      Duration: 2h 1m – 6h 33m ⏱

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      Distance Tainan to Taipei

      The distance between Tainan and Taipei is 267.2 kilometers.

      Tainan to Taipei Transportation Comparison

      Compare transport options side by side using key travel metrics to find the best way to get from Tainan to Taipei

      Bus
      Train
      Average price
      404 TWD
      1,123 TWD
      Cheapest price
      362 TWD
      824 TWD
      Average duration
      7h 32m
      3h 08m
      Minimum duration
      6h 55m
      2h 01m
      Number of departures
      44
      58
      Tickets

      Bus Routes & Schedules from Tainan to Taipei

      - Catch a bus at Xinying Bus Station, Tainan bound for Taipei Main Station, with trips usually taking 6h 55m. Services are scheduled from 06:55 until 23:55, and tickets start at 362 TWD.
      - From Xinying Bus Station, Tainan, you can travel toward City Hall Transfer Station, Nangang by bus. The trip usually lasts 6h 58m. Services are scheduled from 08:13 until 18:13, and fares start at 375 TWD.
      - Taipei Main Station is just a bus ride away from Tainan Bus Station, taking roughly 7h 54m. Tickets cost from 425 TWD, and departures run from 06:00 until 23:00.
      - Travel from Tainan Bus Station to City Hall Transfer Station, Nangang by bus, a journey that lasts about 7h 58m. Departures occur from 07:18 until 17:18 with fares starting at 437 TWD.

      Bus Timetable: Tainan Bus Station → City Hall Transfer Station, Nangang

      • 07:18 15:16 7h 58m 437 TWD
      • 08:18 16:16 7h 58m 437 TWD
      • 09:18 17:16 7h 58m 437 TWD
      • 10:18 18:16 7h 58m 437 TWD
      • 17:18 01:16 7h 58m 437 TWD

      Bus Timetable: Tainan Bus Station → Taipei Main Station

      • 06:00 13:54 7h 54m 425 TWD
      • 07:00 14:54 7h 54m 425 TWD
      • 08:00 15:54 7h 54m 425 TWD
      • 09:00 16:54 7h 54m 425 TWD
      • 10:00 17:54 7h 54m 425 TWD
      • 11:00 18:54 7h 54m 425 TWD
      • 12:00 19:54 7h 54m 425 TWD
      • 13:00 20:54 7h 54m 425 TWD
      • 13:20 21:14 7h 54m 425 TWD
      • 14:00 21:54 7h 54m 425 TWD
      • 15:00 22:54 7h 54m 425 TWD
      • 16:00 23:54 7h 54m 425 TWD
      • 17:00 00:54 7h 54m 425 TWD
      • 17:20 01:14 7h 54m 425 TWD
      • 18:00 01:54 7h 54m 425 TWD
      • 18:30 02:24 7h 54m 425 TWD
      • 19:00 02:54 7h 54m 425 TWD
      • 19:20 03:14 7h 54m 425 TWD
      • 20:00 03:54 7h 54m 425 TWD
      • 21:00 04:54 7h 54m 425 TWD
      • 22:00 05:54 7h 54m 425 TWD
      • 23:00 06:54 7h 54m 425 TWD

      Bus Timetable: Xinying Bus Station, Tainan → City Hall Transfer Station, Nangang

      • 08:13 15:11 6h 58m 375 TWD
      • 09:13 16:11 6h 58m 375 TWD
      • 10:13 17:11 6h 58m 375 TWD
      • 11:13 18:11 6h 58m 375 TWD
      • 14:13 21:11 6h 58m 375 TWD
      • 18:13 01:11 6h 58m 375 TWD

      Bus Timetable: Xinying Bus Station, Tainan → Taipei Main Station

      • 06:55 13:50 6h 55m 362 TWD
      • 08:55 15:50 6h 55m 362 TWD
      • 10:55 17:50 6h 55m 362 TWD
      • 12:55 19:50 6h 55m 362 TWD
      • 14:22 21:17 6h 55m 362 TWD
      • 14:55 21:50 6h 55m 362 TWD
      • 16:55 23:50 6h 55m 362 TWD
      • 18:55 01:50 6h 55m 362 TWD
      • 20:55 03:50 6h 55m 362 TWD
      • 22:55 05:50 6h 55m 362 TWD
      • 23:55 06:50 6h 55m 362 TWD

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      Train Routes & Schedules from Tainan to Taipei

      - Board at Tainan HSR, and after a trip of around 2h 1m, the train reaches Taipei. Tickets are available from 1,202 TWD, and departures run from 06:31 until 21:46.
      - Set off from Tainan TRA to Taipei by train, covering the route in about 3h 9m to 6h 33m. Rail services are scheduled from 06:43 until 19:45, and ticket prices start from 824 to 1,069 TWD.

      Departure stations
      Tainan HSR
      Tainan TRA
      Arrival stations
      Taipei

      Train Timetable: Tainan HSR → Taipei

      • 06:31 08:32 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 07:01 09:02 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 07:41 09:42 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 08:11 10:12 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 08:41 10:42 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 09:11 11:12 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 09:41 11:42 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 10:11 12:12 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 10:41 12:42 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 11:11 13:12 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 11:41 13:42 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 12:11 14:12 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 12:41 14:42 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 13:11 15:12 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 13:41 15:42 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 14:11 16:12 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 14:41 16:42 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 15:11 17:12 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 15:41 17:42 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 16:11 18:12 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 17:16 19:17 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 17:46 19:47 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 18:16 20:17 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 18:41 20:42 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 19:41 21:42 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 20:11 22:12 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 20:41 22:42 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 21:11 23:12 2h 1m 1202 TWD
      • 21:46 23:47 2h 1m 1202 TWD

      Train Timetable: Tainan TRA → Taipei

      • 06:43 11:10 4h 27m 1069 TWD
      • 07:21 10:50 3h 29m 1069 TWD
      • 07:30 12:07 4h 37m 1069 TWD
      • 08:29 11:42 3h 13m 1069 TWD
      • 08:44 13:02 4h 18m 1069 TWD
      • 09:09 14:36 5h 27m 824 TWD
      • 09:57 13:52 3h 55m 1069 TWD
      • 10:44 15:01 4h 17m 1069 TWD
      • 11:09 15:21 4h 12m 1069 TWD
      • 11:44 16:01 4h 17m 1069 TWD
      • 12:00 17:18 5h 18m 824 TWD
      • 12:03 16:09 4h 6m 1069 TWD
      • 12:35 16:59 4h 24m 1069 TWD
      • 13:02 16:11 3h 9m 1069 TWD
      • 13:29 17:51 4h 22m 1069 TWD
      • 14:08 18:25 4h 17m 1069 TWD
      • 14:29 21:02 6h 33m 824 TWD
      • 14:46 18:15 3h 29m 1069 TWD
      • 15:08 19:41 4h 33m 1069 TWD
      • 15:37 20:11 4h 34m 1069 TWD
      • 15:54 19:07 3h 13m 1069 TWD
      • 16:12 20:30 4h 18m 1069 TWD
      • 16:48 21:10 4h 22m 1069 TWD
      • 17:35 22:01 4h 26m 1069 TWD
      • 18:00 22:11 4h 11m 1069 TWD
      • 18:24 22:22 3h 58m 1069 TWD
      • 18:55 23:19 4h 24m 1069 TWD
      • 19:16 22:42 3h 26m 1069 TWD
      • 19:45 00:02 4h 17m 1069 TWD

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      Frequently Asked Questions Tainan to Taipei

      Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tainan to Taipei.

      How long does the Tainan to Taipei trip usually take?

      The Tainan to Taipei journey varies a lot by transport type. Buses take about 6 hours 55 minutes to 7 hours 58 minutes, while trains range from about 2 hours 1 minute to 6 hours 33 minutes depending on the service and station pair.

      What is the cheapest way to travel from Tainan to Taipei?

      The cheapest listed option for Tainan to Taipei is the bus, with fares from 362 TWD to 437 TWD. Train tickets are higher, starting at 824 TWD and going up to 1,202 TWD.

      Which transport is the fastest on the Tainan to Taipei route?

      The fastest option on the Tainan to Taipei route is the train. The quickest listed train trip takes about 2 hours 1 minute from Tainan HSR to Taipei, which is much faster than the bus services.

      Where do buses from Tainan to Taipei leave and arrive?

      Buses on the Tainan to Taipei route depart from Xinying Bus Station in Tainan or Tainan Bus Station. They arrive at Taipei Main Station or City Hall Transfer Station in Nangang, depending on the service.

      Which train stations are used for Tainan to Taipei trips?

      Train services for Tainan to Taipei depart from Tainan HSR or Tainan TRA. All listed train services arrive in Taipei, with the route data showing Taipei as the arrival station.

      How much should I budget for Tainan to Taipei by bus or train?

      For Tainan to Taipei, bus fares are listed at 362 TWD to 437 TWD. Train fares are higher, ranging from 824 TWD to 1,202 TWD, so the total budget depends mainly on the transport type you choose.

      Why does travel time on Tainan to Taipei change so much?

      Travel time on Tainan to Taipei changes because different services use different stations and routes. For trains, Tainan HSR is much faster than Tainan TRA, and bus times also vary by departure and arrival point.

      How often do Tainan to Taipei buses run, and when is the first and last departure?

      There are 44 bus trips listed for Tainan to Taipei, but no exact frequency in minutes is provided. The first bus departs at 06:00 and the last one leaves at 23:55.

      What are the first and last train departures from Tainan to Taipei?

      For Tainan to Taipei trains, the first departure is at 06:31 and the last departure is at 21:46. The schedule includes 58 trips, but no fixed minute-by-minute frequency is given.

      How long do the different bus options take from Tainan to Taipei?

      Bus travel times on Tainan to Taipei depend on the station pair. Xinying Bus Station to Taipei Main Station takes about 6 hours 55 minutes, while Tainan Bus Station to City Hall Transfer Station takes about 7 hours 58 minutes.

      How long do the train options take from Tainan to Taipei?

      Train times on Tainan to Taipei differ by service. Tainan HSR to Taipei takes about 2 hours 1 minute, while Tainan TRA to Taipei takes about 3 hours 9 minutes to 6 hours 33 minutes.

      Can I book Tainan to Taipei tickets online, and where should I look?

      Yes, Tainan to Taipei tickets can be checked and booked online through TicketRoutes.com. It is a practical place to compare the listed bus and train options for this route before you travel.


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