What is the cheapest way to get from Tainan to Hsinchu?

The cheapest way to get from Tainan to Hsinchu is to bus which costs $12 - $18 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tainan to Hsinchu?

The fastest way to get from Tainan to Hsinchu is to train via 沙崙 which takes 2h 29m and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Tainan and Hsinchu?

No, there is no direct bus from Tainan to Hsinchu station. However, there are services departing from Tainan and arriving at Hsinchu Station via Taichung Hero House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Tainan and Hsinchu?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 臺南 and arriving at 新竹. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Tainan to Hsinchu?

The distance between Tainan and Hsinchu is 271 km. The road distance is 233.6 km.

How do I travel from Tainan to Hsinchu without a car?

The best way to get from Tainan to Hsinchu without a car is to train via 沙崙 which takes 2h 29m and costs $30 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Tainan to Hsinchu?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Tainan to Hsinchu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tainan to Hsinchu bus from?

Tainan to Hsinchu bus services, operated by Kuo-Kuang Bus, depart from Tainan station.

Where do I catch the Tainan to Hsinchu train from?

Tainan to Hsinchu train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, depart from 臺南 station.

Train or bus from Tainan to Hsinchu?

The best way to get from Tainan to Hsinchu is to train via 沙崙 which takes 2h 29m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $18 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Tainan to Hsinchu bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tainan to Hsinchu train arrive?

Tainan to Hsinchu train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, arrive at 沙崙 station.

Can I drive from Tainan to Hsinchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Tainan to Hsinchu is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Tainan to Hsinchu.

Where can I stay near Hsinchu?

There are 144+ hotels available in Hsinchu.

Tainan to Hsinchu - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Tainan to Hsinchu by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via 沙崙
best
1. Take the train from 臺南 to 沙崙train 非山線海線
2. Take the train from 台南 to 新竹train 臺灣高鐵線
2h 29m
$31–37
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tainan to Taichung Stationbus 1871
2. Take the bus from Taichung Hero House to Hsinchu Stationbus 1620
4h 29m
$12–17
Drive 233.6 km
1. Drive from Tainan to Hsinchucar 233.6 km
2h 35m
$21–31
Fly to Taipei Songshan Airport, train
1. Fly from Tainan Airport (TNN) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)plane TNN - TSA
2. Take the train from 台北 to 新竹train
4h 13m
$167–320
Train
1. Take the train from 臺南 to 新竹train 海線 / ...
3h 2m
$12–19
Fly to Taichung Airport, train
1. Fly from Tainan Airport (TNN) to Taichung Airport (RMQ)plane TNN - RMQ
2. Take the train from 台中 to 新竹train
4h 31m
$105–184

Tainan Airport (TNN) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) flights

25Weekly Planes

2h 43mAverage Duration

$158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270.9 km
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from 臺南 to 新竹 via 沙崙, 台南, 新竹, and 六家 in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tainan to Hsinchu Station via Taichung Station and Taichung Hero House in around 4h 29m.

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