Taichung to Taipei

Taichung to Taipei

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Taichung to Taipei Destination Reviews

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On time, well organised, quick pleasure to travel with
Taichung to Taipei, Train #818 Standard Seat, Taiwan High Speed Rail (Taiwan High Speed Rail ), Dec 2, 2025
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We booked our roundtrip HSR tickets from Taipei to Taichung (and back again) through 12go and it was super easy and convenient. Everything went smoothly with no pain points and Taiwan’s HSR system is fast, efficient, and a joy to ride.
Taichung to Taipei, Train Standard Seat, Taiwan High Speed Rail (Taiwan High Speed Rail ), Jun 1, 2025
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Taichung to Taipei Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Ubus
VIP Bus
05:00
08:57
$8.22
Bus
Ubus
VIP Bus
05:30
09:28
$10.66
Bus
Ubus
VIP Bus
06:00
09:57
$8.86
Bus
Ubus
VIP Bus
06:30
10:28
$10.66
Bus
Ubus
VIP Bus
07:00
10:57
$8.86
Bus
Ubus
VIP Bus
07:20
11:17
$9.81
Bus
Ubus
VIP Bus
07:40
11:37
$8.22
Train
Taiwan High Speed Rail
Standard Seat
07:56
09:02
$18.82
  4.9
Bus
Ubus
VIP Bus
08:15
12:12
$8.22
Bus
Ubus
VIP Bus
08:35
12:33
$10.66
Bus
Ubus
VIP Bus
08:55
12:52
$9.01
Bus
Ubus
VIP Bus
09:15
13:12
$8.22
Bus
Ubus
VIP Bus
09:35
13:33
$10.66
Bus
Ubus
VIP Bus
09:55
13:52
$9.01
Bus
Ubus
VIP Bus
10:12
14:09
$8.22
Bus
Ubus
VIP Bus
10:30
14:28
$10.66
Bus
Ubus
VIP Bus
10:55
14:52
$9.01
Bus
Ubus
VIP Bus
11:12
15:09
$8.22
Bus
Ubus
VIP Bus
11:30
15:28
$9.81
Bus
Ubus
VIP Bus
11:55
15:52
$9.01

How to get from Taichung to Taipei

When you want to get from Taichung to Taipei, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Train. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 12.26. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 12.26.

How far is Taichung from Taipei?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Taichung to Taipei. Your trip will be a total of 35 miles (55 km). The flying distance is 35 miles (55 km).

How long does it take to get from Taichung to Taipei?

The travel time from Taichung to Taipei can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 7 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Taichung to Taipei?

The cost of the trip from Taichung to Taipei varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Ubus (Ubus TW): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 12.26 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 12.26.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Taichung to Taipei:

  • Bus tickets - USD 12.27 to USD 12.27;
  • Train tickets - USD 19.77 to USD 19.77;
  • taxi+Train price: USD 36.91. From Taichung to Taipei starting from 06:45 Taoyuan HSR until 20:04 Taoyuan HSR
  • flight price: USD 162.70. From Taichung to Taipei starting from 10:20 Taichung City Airport until 10:20 Taichung City Airport

How many trips per day are there between Taichung and Taipei?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 05:10 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:30. There are 44 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Taichung to Taipei is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Taichung to Taipei

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Taichung to Taipei? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 48% chosen taxi+Train
  • 47% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 5% decided to go for a bus.

Transportation from Taichung to Taipei

Facts about the transport from Taichung to Taipei

Cheapest Transport$13
Fastest Transport1h 6m
Earliest Departure5:10 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day44
Distance55 kilometers
Transport CompaniesHK Express, Taiwan High Speed Rail , Ubus