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How to get fromTaichung City to Taipeiby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train via 新烏日

    best
    1. Take the train from 台中 to 台北train train 臺灣高鐵線
    1h 25m
    $19–25

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Minquan Rd. to Taipei Stationbus bus 1619
    2h 38m
    $7–11

  3. Drive  156 km

    1. Drive from Taichung City to Taipeicar car 156 km
    1h 48m
    $15–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Taichung City to Taipeitaxi taxi 156 km
    1h 48m
    $130–160

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from 臺中 to 臺北train train 山線
    3h 18m
    $8–13

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  • Distance: 168.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 25m

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

Taiwan High Speed Rail operates a train from 台中 to 台北 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $19–24 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, U Bus operates a bus from Minquan Rd. to Taipei Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.

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