What is the cheapest way to get from Taipei 101 to Taichung?

The cheapest way to get from Taipei 101 to Taichung is to bus which costs $8 - $11 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Taipei 101 to Taichung?

The fastest way to get from Taipei 101 to Taichung is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Taipei 101 and Taichung?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Taipei City Hall Station station and arriving at Taichung City Hall. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Taipei 101 and Taichung?

No, there is no direct train from Taipei 101 to Taichung. However, there are services departing from Taipei 101 World Trade Center and arriving at 臺中 via 台北 and 新烏日. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Taipei 101 to Taichung?

The distance between Taipei 101 and Taichung is 176 km. The road distance is 158.6 km.

How do I travel from Taipei 101 to Taichung without a car?

The best way to get from Taipei 101 to Taichung without a car is to train via 新烏日 which takes 1h 53m and costs $21 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Taipei 101 to Taichung?

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Taipei 101 to Taichung, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taipei 101 to Taichung bus from?

Taipei 101 to Taichung bus services, operated by U Bus, depart from Taipei Station.

Where do I catch the Taipei 101 to Taichung train from?

Taipei 101 to Taichung train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, depart from 台北 station.

Train or bus from Taipei 101 to Taichung?

The best way to get from Taipei 101 to Taichung is to train via 新烏日 which takes 1h 53m and costs $21 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus via Taipei Station, which costs $8 - $12 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Taipei 101 to Taichung bus arrive?

Taipei 101 to Taichung bus services, operated by U Bus, arrive at Taichung Hero House station.

Where does the Taipei 101 to Taichung train arrive?

Taipei 101 to Taichung train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, arrive at 台中 station.

Can I drive from Taipei 101 to Taichung?

Yes, the driving distance between Taipei 101 to Taichung is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Taipei 101 to Taichung.

Where can I stay near Taichung?

There are 512+ hotels available in Taichung.

Taipei 101 to Taichung - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Taipei 101 to Taichung by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via 新烏日
best
1. Take the train from 台北 to 台中train 臺灣高鐵線
1h 53m
$22–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taipei City Hall Station to Taichung City Hallbus 9012
3h 8m
$8–11
Bus via Taipei Station
1. Take the bus from Taipei Station to Taichung Hero Housebus 1619 / ...
3h 5m
$9–12
Drive 158.6 km
1. Drive from Taipei 101 to Taichungcar 158.6 km
1h 49m
$15–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Taipei 101 to Taichungtaxi 158.6 km
1h 49m
$130–170
Train
1. Take the train from 臺北 to 臺中train 山線
3h 57m
$9–14

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Distance: 175.6 km
Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Taipei 101, Taiwan and Taichung, Taiwan?

Taiwan High Speed Rail operates a train from 台北 to 台中 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $20–24 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, U Bus operates a bus from Taipei Station to Taichung Hero House every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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