Taoyuan City to Taichung
There’s no single way to travel from Taoyuan City to Taichung; instead, several transport options are available, all compared here by schedule, duration, and price.
Travel options for Taoyuan City to Taichung
Travel from Taoyuan City to Taichung with a bus for 175 TWD to save, or reach Taichung faster by train in 43 minutes.
Bus from Taoyuan City to Taichung
For the route from Taoyuan City to Taichung by bus, departures are available from multiple stations, including Taoyuan Chang Gung Bus Terminal, Taoyuan City, Zhongli Youmin Hospital, Taoyuan City, Zhongli Station, Taoyuan City and others throughout the day, giving you plenty of options to choose a time that fits your schedule. Expect the journey to take around 3 hours 9 minutes, arriving at Taichung Station or Chaoma Station, Taichung, with tickets usually priced at 175 TWD, offering an affordable way to travel. Don’t forget to check schedules, compare fares, and secure your seat in advance here for a smooth and enjoyable trip.
Prices: 175 TWD
Duration: 3h 9m – 3h 43m ⏱
Train from Taoyuan City to Taichung
Catch a train from Taoyuan City by departing at Taoyuan HSR, Taoyuan City and arriving at Taichung HSR. The journey usually takes about 43 minutes. Tickets start at 478 TWD, book your seat in advance.
Prices: 478 TWD
Duration: 43m ⏱
Flight from Taoyuan City to Taichung
Travel from Taoyuan City to Taichung by flying out of LZN Nangang Island Airport, Taoyuan City and completing the journey in around 1 hour 5 minutes, with arrival at RMQ Taichung City Airport. This option significantly reduces travel time compared to other routes, and ticket prices usually start at 2,463 TWD. You can check flight availability and fare details on the flight listings page.
Prices: 2,463 TWD
Duration: 1h 5m ⏱
Combined from Taoyuan City to Taichung
For travelers connecting Taoyuan City and Taichung via combined transport, departures are available from TPE Taoyuan Airport, Taipei with arrivals at RMQ Taichung City Airport. The entire journey typically takes around 6 hours, offering a flexible and practical way to reach your destination. Ticket prices start from 7,714 TWD, check the available combined transport options here.
Prices: 7,714 TWD
Duration: 6h ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Taoyuan City to Taichung
- Reach Taichung Station by boarding the bus at Taoyuan Chang Gung Bus Terminal, Taoyuan City, traveling roughly 3h 43m. Fares start at 218 TWD, and services operate from 07:35 until 22:05.
- Chaoma Station, Taichung is just a bus ride away from Taoyuan Chang Gung Bus Terminal, Taoyuan City, taking roughly 3h 42m. Tickets cost from 200 TWD, and departures run from 06:49 until 20:41.
- Travel from Zhongli Youmin Hospital, Taoyuan City to Chaoma Station, Taichung by bus, a journey that lasts about 3h 9m. Departures occur from 07:20 until 17:20 with fares starting at 175 TWD.
- Travel from Zhongli Station, Taoyuan City to Chaoma Station, Taichung by bus, with journeys lasting approximately 3h 10m. Departures run from 07:10 until 17:10, and fares begin at 175 TWD.
Cheapest & Fastest Bus Taoyuan City to Taichung
175 TWD, from Zhongli Youmin Hospital, Taoyuan City to Chaoma Station, Taichung, departure at some times, duration 3h 9mBus Timetable: Taoyuan Chang Gung Bus Terminal, Taoyuan City → Chaoma Station, Taichung
- 06:49 10:31 3h 42m 200 TWD
- 10:29 14:11 3h 42m 200 TWD
- 14:29 18:11 3h 42m 200 TWD
- 14:41 18:23 3h 42m 200 TWD
- 20:29 00:11 3h 42m 200 TWD
- 20:41 00:23 3h 42m 200 TWD
Bus Timetable: Taoyuan Chang Gung Bus Terminal, Taoyuan City → Taichung Station
- 07:35 11:18 3h 43m 218 TWD
- 09:05 12:48 3h 43m 218 TWD
- 10:05 13:48 3h 43m 218 TWD
- 11:05 14:48 3h 43m 218 TWD
- 12:05 15:48 3h 43m 218 TWD
- 13:05 16:48 3h 43m 218 TWD
- 14:05 17:48 3h 43m 218 TWD
- 15:05 18:48 3h 43m 218 TWD
- 16:05 19:48 3h 43m 218 TWD
- 18:05 21:48 3h 43m 218 TWD
- 20:05 23:48 3h 43m 218 TWD
- 21:05 00:48 3h 43m 218 TWD
- 22:05 01:48 3h 43m 218 TWD
Bus Timetable: Zhongli Station, Taoyuan City → Chaoma Station, Taichung
- 07:10 10:20 3h 10m 175 TWD
- 17:10 20:20 3h 10m 175 TWD
Bus Timetable: Zhongli Youmin Hospital, Taoyuan City → Chaoma Station, Taichung
- 07:20 10:29 3h 9m 175 TWD
- 17:20 20:29 3h 9m 175 TWD
Train Routes & Schedules from Taoyuan City to Taichung
Board the train at Taoyuan HSR, Taoyuan City, the only direct service from Taoyuan City to Taichung. Services run from 07:34 until 21:34, and the rail journey usually takes around 0h 43m before arriving at Taichung HSR. Tickets start from 478 TWD, and you can check the full timetable for the Taoyuan City–Taichung route to find the departure that fits your schedule and reserve your seat.
Cheapest Train Taoyuan City to Taichung
478 TWD, from Taoyuan HSR, Taoyuan City to Taichung HSR, departure at some times, duration 43mTrain Timetable: Taoyuan HSR, Taoyuan City → Taichung HSR
- 07:34 08:17 43m 478 TWD
- 08:04 08:47 43m 478 TWD
- 08:34 09:17 43m 478 TWD
- 09:04 09:47 43m 478 TWD
- 09:34 10:17 43m 478 TWD
- 10:04 10:47 43m 478 TWD
- 10:34 11:17 43m 478 TWD
- 11:04 11:47 43m 478 TWD
- 11:34 12:17 43m 478 TWD
- 12:04 12:47 43m 478 TWD
- 13:34 14:17 43m 478 TWD
- 14:04 14:47 43m 478 TWD
- 14:34 15:17 43m 478 TWD
- 15:04 15:47 43m 478 TWD
- 15:34 16:17 43m 478 TWD
- 16:04 16:47 43m 478 TWD
- 16:34 17:17 43m 478 TWD
- 17:04 17:47 43m 478 TWD
- 17:34 18:17 43m 478 TWD
- 18:04 18:47 43m 478 TWD
- 18:34 19:17 43m 478 TWD
- 19:04 19:47 43m 478 TWD
- 19:34 20:17 43m 478 TWD
- 20:04 20:47 43m 478 TWD
- 20:34 21:17 43m 478 TWD
- 21:04 21:47 43m 478 TWD
- 21:34 22:17 43m 478 TWD
Flight Routes & Schedules from Taoyuan City to Taichung
Board your flight at LZN Nangang Island Airport, Taoyuan City, the only direct service from Taoyuan City to Taichung. Flights operate at 12:45, and you can expect to be in the air for around 1h 5m before landing at RMQ Taichung City Airport. Fares start from 2,463 TWD, and you can check the full timetable for the Taoyuan City–Taichung route to pick the departure that fits your plans and book your seat in advance.
Cheapest & Fastest Flight Taoyuan City to Taichung
2463 TWD, from LZN Nangang Island Airport, Taoyuan City to RMQ Taichung City Airport, departure at 12:45, duration 1h 5mFlight Timetable: LZN Nangang Island Airport, Taoyuan City → RMQ Taichung City Airport
- 12:45 13:50 1h 5m 2463 TWD
Combined Routes & Schedules from Taoyuan City to Taichung
Board at TPE Taoyuan Airport, Taipei for a flexible route toward Taichung, combining buses, ferries, or trains. Travel for roughly 6h before arriving at RMQ Taichung City Airport. Departures run at 13:55, and ticket prices begin at 7,714 TWD. Reviewing the timetable for connections from Taoyuan City lets you plan your trip efficiently.
Cheapest & Fastest Combined Taoyuan City to Taichung
7714 TWD, from TPE Taoyuan Airport, Taipei to RMQ Taichung City Airport, departure at 13:55, duration 6hCombined Timetable: TPE Taoyuan Airport, Taipei → RMQ Taichung City Airport
- 13:55 19:55 6h 7714 TWD
Frequently Asked Questions Taoyuan City to Taichung
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taoyuan City to Taichung.
What are the main ways to travel from Taoyuan City to Taichung?
The available options for Taoyuan City to Taichung are bus, train, and flight. Bus services run between Taoyuan City stops and Taichung Station or Chaoma Station. Trains use Taoyuan HSR and Taichung HSR, while flights connect Taoyuan City airport to Taichung City Airport.
How much does Taoyuan City to Taichung usually cost?
Prices on Taoyuan City to Taichung vary by transport type. Buses cost about 175 to 218 TWD, trains are 478 TWD, and flights are 2,463 TWD. A combined airport service is listed at 7,714 TWD.
Which is the cheapest option for Taoyuan City to Taichung?
The cheapest option on Taoyuan City to Taichung is the bus. Fares start at 175 TWD and go up to 218 TWD. Train tickets are higher at 478 TWD, and flights are much more expensive.
Which transport is the fastest for Taoyuan City to Taichung?
The fastest listed option for Taoyuan City to Taichung is the flight, at about 1 hour 5 minutes. Bus trips take about 3 hours 9 minutes to 3 hours 43 minutes, while the combined airport service is listed at 6 hours.
How long does Taoyuan City to Taichung take overall, and why does it vary?
Travel time on Taoyuan City to Taichung depends on the transport and the exact stop pair. Buses take about 3 hours 9 minutes to 3 hours 43 minutes, the train duration is not listed, and the flight takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Where do buses from Taoyuan City to Taichung leave from and arrive?
Buses on Taoyuan City to Taichung depart from Taoyuan Chang Gung Bus Terminal, Zhongli Youmin Hospital, or Zhongli Station. They arrive at Taichung Station or Chaoma Station. Different stop pairs have different travel times, especially on the Zhongli routes.
What are the Taoyuan City to Taichung train stations?
The train service on Taoyuan City to Taichung uses Taoyuan HSR in Taoyuan City and Taichung HSR in Taichung. The listed train fare is 478 TWD. A specific duration is not provided in the available data.
Where does the Taoyuan City to Taichung flight operate between?
The flight on Taoyuan City to Taichung departs from LZN Nangang Island Airport, Taoyuan City, and arrives at RMQ Taichung City Airport. It is listed at 2,463 TWD and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
How often do buses run on Taoyuan City to Taichung, and what are the first and last departures?
Bus departures on Taoyuan City to Taichung are spread through the day, with 23 trips listed. The first departure is 06:49 and the last is 22:05. The schedule does not show a fixed frequency in minutes.
What are the first and last train times for Taoyuan City to Taichung?
The train schedule for Taoyuan City to Taichung starts at 07:34 and ends at 21:34. There are 27 trips listed. The timetable does not provide a fixed interval between departures.
When is the Taoyuan City to Taichung flight scheduled?
The flight on Taoyuan City to Taichung has one listed departure at 12:45. The same time is shown as both the first and last departure. No repeating frequency is given in the schedule.
If I want to book Taoyuan City to Taichung tickets, where should I look?
For Taoyuan City to Taichung reservations, TicketRoutes.com is the place to check. It lists the available transport options, fares, and schedules in one place. That is useful when comparing bus, train, and flight details.
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