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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Taichung 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 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 to Chiayi?

The distance between Taichung and Chiayi is 99 km. The road distance is 91.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Taichung 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 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 to Chiayi bus from?

Taichung to Chiayi bus services, operated by Kuo-Kuang Bus, depart from Taichung Station.

Where do I catch the Taichung to Chiayi train from?

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

Train or bus from Taichung to Chiayi?

The best way to get from Taichung to Chiayi is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $5 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $8 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Taichung to Chiayi bus arrive?

Taichung to Chiayi bus services, operated by Kuo-Kuang Bus, arrive at Chiayi Station.

Where does the Taichung to Chiayi train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Taichung to Chiayi?

Yes, the driving distance between Taichung to Chiayi is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Taichung to Chiayi.

Where can I stay near Chiayi?

There are 294+ hotels available in Chiayi.

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Distance: 99.1 km
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Taichung, 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, Kuo-Kuang Bus operates a bus from Taichung Station to Chiayi Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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