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How to get fromHsinchu to Chiayiby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Hsinchu to Chiayi by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from 新竹 to 嘉義train train 山線 / ...
    3h 32m
    $9–14

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hsinchu Station to Taichung Hero Housebus bus 1620
    2. Take the bus from Taichung Station to Chiayi Stationbus bus 1870
    4h 50m
    $10–15

  3. Drive 172.9 km

    1. Drive from Hsinchu to Chiayicar car 172.9 km
    1h 59m
    $17–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hsinchu to Chiayitaxi taxi 172.9 km
    1h 59m
    $120–150

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  • Distance: 186.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

Taiwan Railway operates a train from 新竹 to 嘉義 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hsinchu Station to Chiayi Station via Taichung Hero House and Taichung Station in around 4h 50m.

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