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Taipei to Taichung

      Two transport options are available for traveling between Taipei and Taichung, with full details on schedules, travel times and prices for each one.

      Travel options for Taipei to Taichung

      Travel from Taipei to Taichung and save with a bus for 223 TWD, or reach your destination faster by train in 1h y 6 minutes.

      Bus from Taipei to Taichung

      A bus trip from Taipei to Taichung departs from multiple stations, including Taipei Main Station, Banqiao Station, MRT Liuzhangli Station, Nangang and others several times a day, starting as early as 05:00, giving you flexibility in choosing the best time. You will reach multiple stations, including Chao Ma Taiwan Blvd, Taichung, Zhongshan station, Taichung, Taichung Station, Zhonggang Bus Station, Taichung and others after approximately 3 hours 47 minutes, with tickets available from 223 TWD. Don’t forget to reserve your seat online to enjoy a smooth and stress-free journey.

      Prices: 223 TWD

      Duration: 3h 47m – 3h 58m ⏱

      Book bus from Taipei to Taichung for 223 TWD

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      Train from Taipei to Taichung

      If you're taking the train from Taipei to Taichung, you can board at Taipei and arrive at multiple stations, including Taichung HSR, Taichung TRA, Dajia, Taichung and others. Trains are a good option, the journey typically takes around 1 hour 6 minutes, with tickets costing 436 TWD. Check schedules and secure your seat here.

      Prices: 436 TWD

      Duration: 1h 6m – 3h 2m ⏱

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      Distance Taipei to Taichung

      The distance between Taipei and Taichung is 134.3 kilometers.

      Taipei to Taichung Transportation Comparison

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

      Bus
      Train
      Average price
      245 TWD
      605 TWD
      Cheapest price
      223 TWD
      436 TWD
      Average duration
      3h 57m
      1h 44m
      Minimum duration
      3h 47m
      1h 06m
      Number of departures
      102
      68
      Tickets

      Bus Routes & Schedules from Taipei to Taichung

      To reach Taichung 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 3h 47m to 3h 58m. Buses operate throughout the day within a shared timetable, starting from 05:00 and continuing until 23:20. Ticket prices generally begin at 223 to 254 TWD and may vary slightly depending on the service and boarding point. Checking the complete bus timetable for Taipei to Taichung allows you to understand which stations are served, how long each option takes and which departures best fit your travel plans.

      Bus Timetable: Banqiao Station → Zhonggang Bus Station, Taichung

      • 15:30 19:17 3h 47m 223 TWD
      • 19:30 23:17 3h 47m 223 TWD

      Bus Timetable: MRT Liuzhangli Station, Nangang → Chaoma Station, Taichung

      • 06:50 10:47 3h 57m 235 TWD

      Bus Timetable: Taipei Main Station → Chao Ma Taiwan Blvd, Taichung

      • 05:00 08:58 3h 58m 229 TWD
      • 06:00 09:58 3h 58m 229 TWD
      • 07:00 10:58 3h 58m 229 TWD
      • 08:00 11:58 3h 58m 229 TWD
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      • 09:20 13:18 3h 58m 229 TWD
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      • 14:40 18:38 3h 58m 229 TWD
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      • 17:20 21:18 3h 58m 229 TWD
      • 17:33 21:31 3h 58m 229 TWD
      • 17:40 21:38 3h 58m 229 TWD
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      • 19:20 23:18 3h 58m 229 TWD
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      • 20:20 00:18 3h 58m 229 TWD
      • 21:00 00:58 3h 58m 229 TWD
      • 21:20 01:18 3h 58m 229 TWD
      • 21:30 01:28 3h 58m 229 TWD
      • 21:40 01:38 3h 58m 229 TWD
      • 22:00 01:58 3h 58m 229 TWD
      • 22:20 02:18 3h 58m 229 TWD
      • 22:40 02:38 3h 58m 229 TWD
      • 23:00 02:58 3h 58m 229 TWD
      • 23:20 03:18 3h 58m 229 TWD

      Bus Timetable: Taipei Main Station → Chaoma Station, Taichung

      • 13:59 17:56 3h 57m 229 TWD

      Bus Timetable: Taipei Main Station → Taichung Station

      • 05:00 08:58 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 06:00 09:58 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 07:00 10:58 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 08:00 11:58 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 09:00 12:58 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 09:20 13:18 3h 58m 254 TWD
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      • 10:20 14:18 3h 58m 254 TWD
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      • 12:20 16:18 3h 58m 254 TWD
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      • 13:20 17:18 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 14:00 17:58 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 15:00 18:58 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 16:00 19:58 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 17:20 21:18 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 17:40 21:38 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 18:00 21:58 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 19:00 22:58 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 19:20 23:18 3h 58m 254 TWD
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      • 20:20 00:18 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 21:00 00:58 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 21:20 01:18 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 21:30 01:28 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 21:40 01:38 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 22:00 01:58 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 22:20 02:18 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 22:40 02:38 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 23:00 02:58 3h 58m 254 TWD
      • 23:20 03:18 3h 58m 254 TWD

      Bus Timetable: Taipei Main Station → Zhongshan station, Taichung

      • 05:00 08:57 3h 57m 254 TWD
      • 06:00 09:57 3h 57m 254 TWD
      • 07:00 10:57 3h 57m 254 TWD
      • 08:00 11:57 3h 57m 254 TWD
      • 09:00 12:57 3h 57m 254 TWD
      • 09:20 13:17 3h 57m 254 TWD
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      • 10:20 14:17 3h 57m 254 TWD
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      • 12:20 16:17 3h 57m 254 TWD
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      • 17:20 21:17 3h 57m 254 TWD
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      • 19:20 23:17 3h 57m 254 TWD
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      • 21:00 00:57 3h 57m 254 TWD
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      • 22:20 02:17 3h 57m 254 TWD
      • 22:40 02:37 3h 57m 254 TWD
      • 23:00 02:57 3h 57m 254 TWD
      • 23:20 03:17 3h 57m 254 TWD

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      Train Routes & Schedules from Taipei to Taichung

      - From Taipei, you can travel toward Taichung HSR by train. The ride usually lasts 1h 6m. Rail services are scheduled from 07:11 until 21:11, and fares start at 625 TWD.
      - Board the train at Taipei and spend approximately 1h 36m to 2h 41m on the rails, arriving at Taichung TRA. The train operates from 06:00 until 21:00 with fares from 612 TWD.
      - Travel to Dajia, Taichung from Taipei, with a train trip lasting approximately 2h 2m to 3h 2m. Rail services run from 06:27 until 20:47, and fares start at 436 to 565 TWD.

      Departure stations
      Taipei
      Arrival stations
      Taichung HSR
      Taichung TRA
      Dajia, Taichung

      Train Timetable: Taipei → Dajia, Taichung

      • 06:27 08:41 2h 14m 565 TWD
      • 08:28 10:43 2h 15m 565 TWD
      • 09:15 12:08 2h 53m 436 TWD
      • 10:40 12:54 2h 14m 565 TWD
      • 14:40 16:42 2h 2m 565 TWD
      • 16:10 18:56 2h 46m 436 TWD
      • 18:13 20:19 2h 6m 565 TWD
      • 19:16 22:18 3h 2m 436 TWD
      • 20:47 22:54 2h 7m 565 TWD

      Train Timetable: Taipei → Taichung HSR

      • 07:11 08:17 1h 6m 625 TWD
      • 07:41 08:47 1h 6m 625 TWD
      • 08:11 09:17 1h 6m 625 TWD
      • 08:41 09:47 1h 6m 625 TWD
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      • 10:41 11:47 1h 6m 625 TWD
      • 11:11 12:17 1h 6m 625 TWD
      • 11:41 12:47 1h 6m 625 TWD
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      • 13:41 14:47 1h 6m 625 TWD
      • 14:11 15:17 1h 6m 625 TWD
      • 14:41 15:47 1h 6m 625 TWD
      • 15:11 16:17 1h 6m 625 TWD
      • 15:41 16:47 1h 6m 625 TWD
      • 16:11 17:17 1h 6m 625 TWD
      • 16:41 17:47 1h 6m 625 TWD
      • 17:11 18:17 1h 6m 625 TWD
      • 17:41 18:47 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
      • 19:41 20:47 1h 6m 625 TWD
      • 20:11 21:17 1h 6m 625 TWD
      • 20:41 21:47 1h 6m 625 TWD
      • 21:11 22:17 1h 6m 625 TWD

      Train Timetable: Taipei → Taichung TRA

      • 06:00 08:03 2h 3m 612 TWD
      • 07:00 09:26 2h 26m 612 TWD
      • 07:45 09:21 1h 36m 612 TWD
      • 08:00 09:49 1h 49m 612 TWD
      • 08:13 10:28 2h 15m 612 TWD
      • 09:00 11:21 2h 21m 612 TWD
      • 09:45 11:35 1h 50m 612 TWD
      • 10:00 11:49 1h 49m 612 TWD
      • 10:20 12:24 2h 4m 612 TWD
      • 11:00 13:18 2h 18m 612 TWD
      • 11:44 13:32 1h 48m 612 TWD
      • 12:00 14:18 2h 18m 612 TWD
      • 12:45 14:37 1h 52m 612 TWD
      • 12:57 15:21 2h 24m 612 TWD
      • 13:30 15:10 1h 40m 612 TWD
      • 14:00 16:15 2h 15m 612 TWD
      • 14:30 16:20 1h 50m 612 TWD
      • 15:00 17:18 2h 18m 612 TWD
      • 15:45 17:24 1h 39m 612 TWD
      • 16:00 18:18 2h 18m 612 TWD
      • 16:35 18:43 2h 8m 612 TWD
      • 16:45 18:24 1h 39m 612 TWD
      • 17:00 19:18 2h 18m 612 TWD
      • 17:28 19:47 2h 19m 612 TWD
      • 17:37 20:18 2h 41m 612 TWD
      • 18:00 19:50 1h 50m 612 TWD
      • 18:41 20:50 2h 9m 612 TWD
      • 18:59 21:17 2h 18m 612 TWD
      • 19:30 21:46 2h 16m 612 TWD
      • 19:50 21:50 2h 612 TWD
      • 20:20 22:15 1h 55m 612 TWD
      • 21:00 23:21 2h 21m 612 TWD

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      Frequently Asked Questions Taipei to Taichung

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

      How long does the Taipei to Taichung trip usually take?

      The travel time on the Taipei to Taichung route depends on the transport and the exact station pair. Trains take about 1 hour 6 minutes to 3 hours 2 minutes, while buses take about 3 hours 47 minutes to 3 hours 58 minutes.

      What is the usual price range for Taipei to Taichung?

      Prices on the Taipei to Taichung route vary by transport. Trains cost about 436 to 625 TWD, while buses are cheaper at roughly 223 to 254 TWD. The lower bus fare reflects the longer journey time.

      Which is the cheapest way to travel from Taipei to Taichung?

      The cheapest available option on the Taipei to Taichung route is the bus. Fares start at about 223 TWD and go up to 254 TWD. Train tickets are higher, starting at 436 TWD.

      Which transport gets you from Taipei to Taichung the fastest?

      The fastest option on the Taipei to Taichung route is the train. The quickest train connection takes about 1 hour 6 minutes from Taipei to Taichung HSR. Other train and bus options take longer.

      Where do buses and trains leave from on the Taipei to Taichung route?

      Buses on the Taipei to Taichung route depart from Taipei Main Station, Banqiao Station, or MRT Liuzhangli Station, Nangang. Trains depart from Taipei. Arrival points differ by service, including Taichung HSR, Taichung TRA, and several bus stations in Taichung.

      What arrival stations should I expect when traveling from Taipei to Taichung?

      Train services on the Taipei to Taichung route arrive at Taichung HSR, Taichung TRA, or Dajia, Taichung. Bus services arrive at places such as Chao Ma Taiwan Blvd, Zhongshan station, Taichung Station, Zhonggang Bus Station, and Chaoma Station.

      How often do trips run between Taipei and Taichung?

      The context lists many departures on the Taipei to Taichung route, with 68 train trips and 102 bus trips. A fixed frequency in minutes is not provided, so the exact spacing between departures is not stated.

      What are the first and last departures for Taipei to Taichung?

      For the Taipei to Taichung route, buses start as early as 05:00 and the last bus leaves at 23:20. Trains begin at 06:00 and the last train departs at 21:11.

      Why does travel time vary so much on the Taipei to Taichung route?

      Travel time varies because different services use different stations and routes. On the Taipei to Taichung route, the fastest train reaches Taichung HSR in about 1 hour 6 minutes, while other train stops and all bus services take longer.

      How long does the train take from Taipei to Taichung TRA or Dajia?

      Train times on the Taipei to Taichung route depend on the destination station. Taipei to Taichung TRA takes about 1 hour 36 minutes to 2 hours 41 minutes, while Taipei to Dajia, Taichung takes about 2 hours 2 minutes to 3 hours 2 minutes.

      How long do buses take from Taipei to Taichung, and where do they arrive?

      Buses on the Taipei to Taichung route take about 3 hours 47 minutes to 3 hours 58 minutes. They arrive at different Taichung stops, including Chao Ma Taiwan Blvd, Zhongshan station, Taichung Station, Zhonggang Bus Station, and Chaoma Station.

      If I want to book Taipei to Taichung tickets, where should I look?

      For Taipei to Taichung tickets, use TicketRoutes.com. It lists the available train and bus options for this route, along with fares, departure points, and times in one place.

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