What is the cheapest way to get from Taichung City to Chiayi?

The cheapest way to get from Taichung City to Chiayi is to train which costs $5 - $8 and takes 1h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Taichung City to Chiayi?

The fastest way to get from Taichung City to Chiayi is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Taichung City and Chiayi?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Taichung Station station and arriving at Chiayi Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Taichung City and Chiayi?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 臺中 and arriving at 嘉義. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Taichung City to Chiayi?

The distance between Taichung City and Chiayi is 99 km. The road distance is 93 km.

How do I travel from Taichung City to Chiayi without a car?

The best way to get from Taichung City to Chiayi without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $5 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Taichung City to Chiayi?

The train from 臺中 to 嘉義 takes 1h 59m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Taichung City to Chiayi bus from?

Taichung City to Chiayi bus services, operated by U Bus, depart from Zhonggang Station.

Where do I catch the Taichung City to Chiayi train from?

Taichung City to Chiayi train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, depart from 臺中 station.

Train or bus from Taichung City to Chiayi?

The best way to get from Taichung City to Chiayi is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $5 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus via Ubus Transfer Station, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Taichung City to Chiayi bus arrive?

Taichung City to Chiayi bus services, operated by U Bus, arrive at Chiayi Interchange station.

Where does the Taichung City to Chiayi train arrive?

Taichung City to Chiayi train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, arrive at 嘉義 station.

Can I drive from Taichung City to Chiayi?

Yes, the driving distance between Taichung City to Chiayi is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Taichung City to Chiayi.

Where can I stay near Chiayi?

There are 295+ hotels available in Chiayi.

Taichung City to Chiayi - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Taichung City to Chiayi by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 臺中 to 嘉義train 山線
1h 59m
$5–8
Bus via Ubus Transfer Station
1. Take the bus from Zhonggang Station to Chiayi Interchangebus 1612 / ...
2h 31m
$5–9
Drive 93 km
1. Drive from Taichung City to Chiayicar 93 km
1h 7m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Taichung City to Chiayitaxi 93 km
1h 7m
$65–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taichung Station to Chiayi Stationbus 1870
2h 50m
$5–8

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Distance: 99.1 km
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Taichung City, Taiwan and Chiayi, Taiwan?

Taiwan Railway operates a train from 臺中 to 嘉義 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, U Bus operates a bus from Zhonggang Station to Chiayi Interchange hourly. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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