What is the cheapest way to get from Chiayi to Tamsui?

The cheapest way to get from Chiayi to Tamsui is to bus which costs $13 - $19 and takes 4h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiayi to Tamsui?

The fastest way to get from Chiayi to Tamsui is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Chiayi and Tamsui?

No, there is no direct bus from Chiayi to Tamsui station. However, there are services departing from Chiayi Hospital and arriving at Taipei Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Chiayi and Tamsui?

No, there is no direct train from Chiayi to Tamsui. However, there are services departing from 嘉義 and arriving at Tamsui via 台中 and Taipei Main Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Chiayi to Tamsui?

The distance between Chiayi and Tamsui is 272 km. The road distance is 246.1 km.

How do I travel from Chiayi to Tamsui without a car?

The best way to get from Chiayi to Tamsui without a car is to train via Taichung which takes 3h 50m and costs $25 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Chiayi to Tamsui?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Chiayi to Tamsui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiayi to Tamsui bus from?

Chiayi to Tamsui bus services, operated by U Bus, depart from Chiayi Hospital station.

Where do I catch the Chiayi to Tamsui train from?

Chiayi to Tamsui train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, depart from 嘉義 station.

Train or bus from Chiayi to Tamsui?

The best way to get from Chiayi to Tamsui is to train via Taichung which takes 3h 50m and costs $25 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $19 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Chiayi to Tamsui bus arrive?

Chiayi to Tamsui bus services, operated by U Bus, arrive at Taipei Station.

Where does the Chiayi to Tamsui train arrive?

Chiayi to Tamsui train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, arrive at 新烏日 station.

Can I drive from Chiayi to Tamsui?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiayi to Tamsui is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Chiayi to Tamsui.

Where can I stay near Tamsui?

There are 899+ hotels available in Tamsui.

Chiayi to Tamsui - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiayi to Tamsui by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train via Taichung
best
1. Take the train from 嘉義 to 新烏日train 山線
2. Take the train from 台中 to 台北train 臺灣高鐵線
3h 50m
$26–33
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiayi Hospital to Taipei Stationbus 1618
4h 43m
$13–19
Drive 246.1 km
1. Drive from Chiayi to Tamsuicar 246.1 km
2h 51m
$23–34
Fly from Chiayi, subway
1. Fly from Chiayi (CYI) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)plane CYI - TSA
2. Take the subway from Daan to Tamsuisubway
4h 1m
$121–244
Bus via Far Eastern Hospital
1. Take the bus from Chiayi to Taipei Stationbus 1834 / ...
2. Take the bus from MRT Far Eastern Hospital Station to Education Centerbus 6916
5h 31m
$20–29
Train
1. Take the train from 嘉義 to 臺北train 山線 / ...
5h 58m
$14–22
Train to Tainan Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 嘉義 to 臺南train
2. Fly from Tainan Airport (TNN) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)plane TNN - TSA
5h 30m
$611–1,016

Chiayi (CYI) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) flights

28Weekly Planes

3h 38mAverage Duration

$116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 272.5 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Chiayi, Taiwan and Tamsui, Taiwan?

You can take a train from 嘉義 to Tamsui via 新烏日, 台中, 台北, and Taipei Main Station in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, U Bus operates a bus from Chiayi Hospital to Taipei Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $12–17 and the journey takes 3h 59m.

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