Taipei to Tainan
There are two transport options linking Taipei and Tainan, and this page breaks down their timetables, travel times and ticket prices.
Travel options for Taipei to Tainan
Starting at Taipei, travel affordably by a bus for 89 TWD, and reach Tainan faster by train in 2h y 2 minutes.
Bus from Taipei to Tainan
Board a bus in Taipei at Taipei Bus Station or Taipei Main Station, with the first departure at 05:00, for a journey to Tainan that typically lasts around 6 hours 55 minutes. Along the way, you'll enjoy a reliable and comfortable ride, arriving at multiple stations, including Yongkang Bus Station, Tainan, Tainan Bus Station, Xinying Bus Station, Tainan and others with fares starting from 89 TWD. Make sure to secure your ticket ahead of time to ensure a relaxed and worry-free journey.
Prices: 89 TWD
Duration: 6h 55m – 7h 56m ⏱
Train from Taipei to Tainan
Travel from Taipei to Tainan by train, boarding at Taipei and arriving at Tainan HSR or Tainan TRA. Trains run several times daily, the journey typically takes about 2 hours 2 minutes, and tickets are 841 TWD. book your seat on this train in advance.
Prices: 841 TWD
Duration: 2h 2m – 5h 52m ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Taipei to Tainan
Between Taipei and Tainan, this bus connection is served by several stations rather than a single fixed terminal. The exact travel time varies depending on where you board and exit the bus, but most trips take approximately 6h 55m to 7h 56m. Services run throughout the day, operating from 05:00 until 22:29, and fares typically begin at 89 to 433 TWD. By checking the full bus timetable for Taipei to Tainan, you can compare different station pairings, journey lengths and departure times to choose the option that best matches your travel plans.
Cheapest Bus Taipei to Tainan
89 TWD, from Taipei Bus Station to Yongkang Bus Station, Tainan, departure at 06:40, duration 7h 43mFastest Bus Taipei to Tainan
369 TWD, from Taipei Main Station to Xinying Bus Station, Tainan, departure at some times, duration 6h 55mBus Timetable: Taipei Bus Station → Tainan Bus Station
- 06:40 14:34 7h 54m 89 TWD
Bus Timetable: Taipei Bus Station → Yongkang Bus Station, Tainan
- 06:40 14:23 7h 43m 89 TWD
Bus Timetable: Taipei Main Station → Rende Bus Station, Tainan
- 19:10 03:06 7h 56m 420 TWD
Bus Timetable: Taipei Main Station → Tainan Bus Station
- 05:00 12:54 7h 54m 433 TWD
- 07:00 14:54 7h 54m 433 TWD
- 08:00 15:54 7h 54m 433 TWD
- 09:00 16:54 7h 54m 433 TWD
- 13:59 21:53 7h 54m 433 TWD
- 15:00 22:54 7h 54m 433 TWD
- 16:00 23:54 7h 54m 433 TWD
- 17:00 00:54 7h 54m 433 TWD
- 17:29 01:23 7h 54m 433 TWD
- 18:29 02:23 7h 54m 433 TWD
- 19:00 02:54 7h 54m 433 TWD
- 21:00 04:54 7h 54m 433 TWD
- 21:29 05:23 7h 54m 433 TWD
- 22:29 06:23 7h 54m 433 TWD
Bus Timetable: Taipei Main Station → Xinying Bus Station, Tainan
- 05:00 11:55 6h 55m 369 TWD
- 07:00 13:55 6h 55m 369 TWD
- 08:00 14:55 6h 55m 369 TWD
- 09:00 15:55 6h 55m 369 TWD
- 15:00 21:55 6h 55m 369 TWD
- 15:15 22:10 6h 55m 369 TWD
- 16:00 22:55 6h 55m 369 TWD
- 17:00 23:55 6h 55m 369 TWD
- 17:29 00:24 6h 55m 369 TWD
- 18:29 01:24 6h 55m 369 TWD
- 19:00 01:55 6h 55m 369 TWD
- 21:00 03:55 6h 55m 369 TWD
- 21:29 04:24 6h 55m 369 TWD
- 22:29 05:24 6h 55m 369 TWD
Train Routes & Schedules from Taipei to Tainan
- Leave Taipei for Tainan HSR by train, with the trip taking about 2h 2m. Train services operate from 07:11 until 21:11, and fares are priced from 1,202 TWD.
- Set off from Taipei to Tainan TRA by train, covering the route in about 3h 7m to 5h 52m. Rail services are scheduled from 06:00 until 19:30, and ticket prices start from 841 to 1,091 TWD.
Cheapest Train Taipei to Tainan
841 TWD, from Taipei to Tainan TRA, departure at some times, duration 5h 52mFastest Train Taipei to Tainan
1202 TWD, from Taipei to Tainan HSR, departure at some times, duration 2h 2mTrain Timetable: Taipei → Tainan HSR
- 07:11 09:13 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 07:41 09:43 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 08:11 10:13 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 08:41 10:43 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 09:11 11:13 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 09:41 11:43 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 10:11 12:13 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 10:41 12:43 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 11:11 13:13 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 11:41 13:43 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 13:11 15:13 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 13:41 15:43 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 14:11 16:13 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 14:41 16:43 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 15:11 17:13 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 15:41 17:43 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 16:11 18:13 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 16:41 18:43 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 17:11 19:13 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 17:41 19:43 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 18:11 20:13 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 18:41 20:43 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 19:11 21:13 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 19:41 21:43 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 20:11 22:13 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 20:41 22:43 2h 2m 1202 TWD
- 21:11 23:13 2h 2m 1202 TWD
Train Timetable: Taipei → Tainan TRA
- 06:00 09:52 3h 52m 1091 TWD
- 06:27 10:58 4h 31m 1091 TWD
- 07:00 11:31 4h 31m 1091 TWD
- 07:45 10:52 3h 7m 1091 TWD
- 08:00 11:25 3h 25m 1091 TWD
- 08:13 12:25 4h 12m 1091 TWD
- 09:00 13:33 4h 33m 1091 TWD
- 09:15 15:02 5h 47m 841 TWD
- 10:00 13:27 3h 27m 1091 TWD
- 10:20 14:17 3h 57m 1091 TWD
- 11:00 15:18 4h 18m 1091 TWD
- 12:00 16:21 4h 21m 1091 TWD
- 12:57 17:16 4h 19m 1091 TWD
- 13:30 16:41 3h 11m 1091 TWD
- 14:00 18:10 4h 10m 1091 TWD
- 14:40 19:02 4h 22m 1091 TWD
- 15:00 19:20 4h 20m 1091 TWD
- 15:45 18:55 3h 10m 1091 TWD
- 16:00 20:19 4h 19m 1091 TWD
- 16:10 22:02 5h 52m 841 TWD
- 16:35 20:32 3h 57m 1091 TWD
- 17:00 21:13 4h 13m 1091 TWD
- 17:28 21:52 4h 24m 1091 TWD
- 18:00 21:28 3h 28m 1091 TWD
- 18:13 22:23 4h 10m 1091 TWD
- 18:59 23:19 4h 20m 1091 TWD
- 19:30 23:43 4h 13m 1091 TWD
Frequently Asked Questions Taipei to Tainan
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taipei to Tainan.
How long does the Taipei to Tainan trip usually take?
Travel time on the Taipei to Tainan route depends on the transport and the exact service. Trains are much faster, taking about 2 hours to 5 hours 52 minutes overall, while buses take about 6 hours 55 minutes to 7 hours 56 minutes.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Taipei to Tainan?
The cheapest option on the Taipei to Tainan route is the bus. Bus fares start at 89 TWD, while train tickets start at 841 TWD. The bus is the lowest-cost choice in the available data.
Which transport is the fastest for Taipei to Tainan?
The fastest option on the Taipei to Tainan route is the train. The quickest train service takes about 2 hours 2 minutes from Taipei to Tainan HSR. Train travel is much faster than the available bus services.
How much should I expect to pay for Taipei to Tainan overall?
Prices on the Taipei to Tainan route vary by transport and service type. Buses cost about 89 to 433 TWD, while trains cost about 841 to 1,202 TWD. The exact fare depends on the specific departure and station pair.
Where do Taipei to Tainan services leave from and arrive?
For Taipei to Tainan, trains depart from Taipei and arrive at either Tainan HSR or Tainan TRA. Buses depart from Taipei Bus Station or Taipei Main Station and arrive at Yongkang Bus Station, Tainan Bus Station, Xinying Bus Station, or Rende Bus Station.
How often do Taipei to Tainan departures run, and what are the first and last times?
The schedule on the Taipei to Tainan route is spread across the day, but no exact frequency is listed. Trains run from 06:00 to 21:11, and buses run from 05:00 to 22:29.
Is the Taipei to Tainan train always the same duration?
No. Train duration on the Taipei to Tainan route varies by destination station. Taipei to Tainan HSR takes about 2 hours 2 minutes, while Taipei to Tainan TRA takes about 3 hours 7 minutes to 5 hours 52 minutes.
Which Taipei to Tainan bus route is the quickest?
Among the listed bus services for Taipei to Tainan, the fastest is Taipei Main Station to Xinying Bus Station, Tainan. It takes about 6 hours 55 minutes. Other bus options take roughly 7 hours 43 minutes to 7 hours 56 minutes.
Are there different train arrival stations on the Taipei to Tainan route?
Yes. Trains on the Taipei to Tainan route arrive at either Tainan HSR or Tainan TRA. The HSR option is the fastest, while the TRA option has longer journey times depending on the service.
Which Taipei to Tainan bus stations are used most often in the data?
The Taipei to Tainan bus services use Taipei Bus Station and Taipei Main Station as departure points. Arrivals include Yongkang Bus Station, Tainan Bus Station, Xinying Bus Station, and Rende Bus Station, depending on the service.
How many train and bus trips are listed for Taipei to Tainan?
The available data lists 54 train trips and 31 bus trips for Taipei to Tainan. That means trains have more scheduled services than buses on this route, based on the provided timetable information.
Can I book Taipei to Tainan tickets online?
Yes. For Taipei to Tainan tickets, use TicketRoutes.com. It shows the available train and bus options, along with fares, stations, and departure times for this route.
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