Taipei to Chiayi
Whether you’re planning ahead or comparing last-minute options, this page covers all transport services between Taipei and Chiayi, including departure times, travel lengths and fares.
Travel options for Taipei to Chiayi
The quickest and most affordable way to get from Taipei to Chiayi is by a bus for 331 TWD, taking only 50 minutes.
Bus from Taipei to Chiayi
Board a bus in Taipei at Taipei Main Station or Taipower Building Taisi Bus, New Taipei, with the first departure at 05:00, for a journey to Chiayi that typically lasts around 50 minutes. Along the way, you'll enjoy a reliable and comfortable ride, arriving at multiple stations, including Chiayi Transit Center, Chiayi Interchange, Xinying Bus Station, Tainan, Xinying Chiayi Bus, Puzi and others with fares starting from 331 TWD. Make sure to secure your ticket ahead of time to ensure a relaxed and worry-free journey.
Prices: 331 TWD
Duration: 50m – 6h 55m ⏱
Train from Taipei to Chiayi
Travel from Taipei to Chiayi by train, departing from Taipei. Tickets are available from 693 TWD, and the journey lasts about 1 hour 44 minutes, reaching Chiayi THSR or Chiayi TRA. Plan ahead and secure your ride.
Prices: 693 TWD
Duration: 1h 44m – 4h 52m ⏱
Charter from Taipei to Chiayi
Get from Taipei to Chiayi with a private transfer, picked up at your preferred spot, whether hotel or station. The journey usually lasts 4 hours, with prices starting from 5,904 TWD. Plan ahead and book your ride online.
Prices: 5,904 TWD
Duration: 4h ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Taipei to Chiayi
To reach Chiayi by bus from Taipei, several departure and arrival stations are available along the route rather than a single fixed stop. The total travel time depends on the combination of bus stops used, though most services take around 6h 10m to 6h 55m. Buses operate throughout the day within a shared timetable, starting from 05:00 and continuing until 22:35. Ticket prices generally begin at 331 to 418 TWD and may vary slightly depending on the service and boarding point. Checking the complete bus timetable for Taipei to Chiayi allows you to understand which stations are served, how long each option takes and which departures best fit your travel plans.
Cheapest Bus Taipei to Chiayi
331 TWD, from Taipei Main Station to Chiayi Interchange, departure at some times, duration 6h 13mFastest Bus Taipei to Chiayi
393 TWD, from Taipei Main Station to Beigang Station, departure at some times, duration 6h 10mBus Timetable: Taipei Main Station → Beigang Station
- 08:45 14:55 6h 10m 393 TWD
- 19:05 01:15 6h 10m 393 TWD
- 20:15 02:25 6h 10m 393 TWD
Bus Timetable: Taipei Main Station → Chiayi Interchange
- 16:35 22:48 6h 13m 331 TWD
- 17:55 00:08 6h 13m 331 TWD
- 20:35 02:48 6h 13m 331 TWD
- 22:35 04:48 6h 13m 331 TWD
Bus Timetable: Taipei Main Station → Chiayi Transit Center
- 16:35 22:46 6h 11m 350 TWD
- 17:55 00:06 6h 11m 350 TWD
- 20:35 02:46 6h 11m 350 TWD
- 22:35 04:46 6h 11m 350 TWD
Bus Timetable: Taipei Main Station → Taibao Station, Chiayi
- 13:45 20:11 6h 26m 418 TWD
- 18:45 01:11 6h 26m 418 TWD
Bus Timetable: Taipei Main Station → Xinying Bus Station, Tainan
- 05:00 11:55 6h 55m 362 TWD
- 07:00 13:55 6h 55m 362 TWD
- 08:00 14:55 6h 55m 362 TWD
- 09:00 15:55 6h 55m 362 TWD
- 15:00 21:55 6h 55m 362 TWD
- 15:15 22:10 6h 55m 362 TWD
- 16:00 22:55 6h 55m 362 TWD
- 17:00 23:55 6h 55m 362 TWD
- 17:29 00:24 6h 55m 362 TWD
- 18:29 01:24 6h 55m 362 TWD
- 19:00 01:55 6h 55m 362 TWD
- 21:00 03:55 6h 55m 362 TWD
- 21:29 04:24 6h 55m 362 TWD
- 22:29 05:24 6h 55m 362 TWD
Bus Timetable: Taipei Main Station → Xinying Chiayi Bus, Puzi
- 20:35 03:27 6h 52m 406 TWD
Bus Timetable: Taipower Building Taisi Bus, New Taipei → Chiayi Transit Center
- 07:30 08:20 50m 369 TWD
- 12:40 13:30 50m 369 TWD
Train Routes & Schedules from Taipei to Chiayi
- From Taipei to Chiayi THSR, expect a train trip of about 1h 44m. Rail services operate from 07:11 until 21:11, and fares start at 961 TWD.
- Board the train at Taipei to reach Chiayi TRA, spending roughly 2h 32m to 4h 52m on the rails. Services run from 06:00 until 19:30, and tickets start from 693 to 900 TWD.
Cheapest Train Taipei to Chiayi
693 TWD, from Taipei to Chiayi TRA, departure at some times, duration 4h 52mFastest Train Taipei to Chiayi
961 TWD, from Taipei to Chiayi THSR, departure at some times, duration 1h 44mTrain Timetable: Taipei → Chiayi THSR
- 07:11 08:55 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 07:41 09:25 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 08:11 09:55 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 08:41 10:25 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 09:11 10:55 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 09:41 11:25 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 10:11 11:55 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 10:41 12:25 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 11:11 12:55 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 11:41 13:25 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 13:11 14:55 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 13:41 15:25 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 14:11 15:55 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 14:41 16:25 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 15:11 16:55 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 15:41 17:25 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 16:11 17:55 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 16:41 18:25 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 17:11 18:55 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 17:41 19:25 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 18:11 19:55 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 18:41 20:25 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 19:11 20:55 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 19:41 21:25 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 20:11 21:55 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 20:41 22:25 1h 44m 961 TWD
- 21:11 22:55 1h 44m 961 TWD
Train Timetable: Taipei → Chiayi TRA
- 06:00 09:13 3h 13m 900 TWD
- 06:27 10:10 3h 43m 900 TWD
- 07:00 10:44 3h 44m 900 TWD
- 07:45 10:17 2h 32m 900 TWD
- 08:00 10:49 2h 49m 900 TWD
- 08:13 11:41 3h 28m 900 TWD
- 09:00 12:39 3h 39m 900 TWD
- 09:15 14:06 4h 51m 693 TWD
- 10:00 12:51 2h 51m 900 TWD
- 10:20 13:35 3h 15m 900 TWD
- 11:00 14:37 3h 37m 900 TWD
- 12:00 15:34 3h 34m 900 TWD
- 12:57 16:34 3h 37m 900 TWD
- 13:30 16:06 2h 36m 900 TWD
- 14:00 17:28 3h 28m 900 TWD
- 14:40 18:11 3h 31m 900 TWD
- 15:00 18:38 3h 38m 900 TWD
- 15:45 18:20 2h 35m 900 TWD
- 16:00 19:34 3h 34m 900 TWD
- 16:10 21:02 4h 52m 693 TWD
- 16:35 19:53 3h 18m 900 TWD
- 17:00 20:31 3h 31m 900 TWD
- 17:28 21:10 3h 42m 900 TWD
- 18:00 20:52 2h 52m 900 TWD
- 18:13 21:43 3h 30m 900 TWD
- 18:59 22:33 3h 34m 900 TWD
- 19:30 23:01 3h 31m 900 TWD
Charter Routes & Schedules from Taipei to Chiayi
Depart from Taipei Songshan Airport for a private ride to Chiayi, leaving at the time that fits your itinerary. The trip usually takes 4h, providing a relaxed, door-to-door service. With fares beginning at 5,904 TWD, this single-leg transfer allows you to travel efficiently and on your own schedule.
Cheapest & Fastest Charter Taipei to Chiayi
5904 TWD, from Taipei Songshan Airport to Chiayi, departure at --:--, duration 4hCharter Timetable: Taipei Songshan Airport → Chiayi
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Frequently Asked Questions Taipei to Chiayi
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taipei to Chiayi.
How long does the Taipei to Chiayi route usually take overall?
Travel time on the Taipei to Chiayi route depends on the transport type and the specific service. Trains are the quickest at about 1 hour 44 minutes to 4 hours 52 minutes, while buses take about 6 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 55 minutes.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Taipei to Chiayi?
The cheapest option on the Taipei to Chiayi route is the bus, with fares from 331 TWD to 418 TWD. Train tickets are higher, at 693 TWD to 961 TWD, and charter is much more expensive at 5904 TWD.
How much should I expect to pay for Taipei to Chiayi?
Prices on the Taipei to Chiayi route vary by transport. Buses cost about 331 TWD to 418 TWD, trains cost 693 TWD to 961 TWD, and charter service is fixed at 5904 TWD. The final fare depends on the service chosen.
Which transport is fastest from Taipei to Chiayi?
The fastest option on the Taipei to Chiayi route is the train. The quickest train service takes about 1 hour 44 minutes from Taipei to Chiayi THSR. Other train services are slower, and buses take much longer.
Where do departures and arrivals usually happen on Taipei to Chiayi trips?
For Taipei to Chiayi, buses depart from Taipei Main Station or Taipower Building Taisi Bus, New Taipei, and arrive at several Chiayi-area stops such as Chiayi Transit Center, Chiayi Interchange, and Taibao Station. Trains leave Taipei and arrive at Chiayi THSR or Chiayi TRA.
How often do Taipei to Chiayi services run, and what are the first and last departures?
The schedule is spread across the day, but no exact frequency is listed. Buses run from 05:00 to 22:35, and trains run from 06:00 to 21:11. Charter service has no published departure time.
Are there different train options on the Taipei to Chiayi route?
Yes. Train services on the Taipei to Chiayi route go to either Chiayi THSR or Chiayi TRA. The THSR trip is about 1 hour 44 minutes, while TRA services range from about 2 hours 32 minutes to 4 hours 52 minutes.
What are the bus options for Taipei to Chiayi, and how long do they take?
Bus services on the Taipei to Chiayi route leave from Taipei Main Station or Taipower Building Taisi Bus, New Taipei. They arrive at places including Chiayi Transit Center, Chiayi Interchange, Beigang Station, and Taibao Station. Trips take about 6 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 55 minutes.
If I take the train from Taipei to Chiayi, which stations should I expect?
Train departures on the Taipei to Chiayi route are from Taipei. Arrivals are listed as Chiayi THSR and Chiayi TRA. The route has 54 train trips, so there are multiple services rather than a single fixed pattern.
Is there a charter option for Taipei to Chiayi, and what does it include?
A charter service is listed for Taipei to Chiayi. It departs from Taipei Songshan Airport and arrives in Chiayi. The trip takes about 4 hours and costs 5904 TWD.
How many train and bus trips are listed for Taipei to Chiayi?
The Taipei to Chiayi route shows 54 train trips and 30 bus trips. That means trains are listed more frequently than buses in the available data, although exact interval timing is not provided.
Where should I book Taipei to Chiayi tickets?
For Taipei to Chiayi reservations, use TicketRoutes.com. It is the booking reference provided for this route, and it lists the available transport options and route details in one place.
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