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

The cheapest way to get from Taipei Station to Taichung is to bus which costs $7 - $11 and takes 2h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taipei Station to Taichung is to train via 新烏日 which takes 1h 35m and costs $21 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Taipei Station and Taichung?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Taipei Station station and arriving at National Taichung University of Education. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Taipei Station and Taichung?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 臺北 and arriving at 臺中. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Taipei Station to Taichung?

The distance between Taipei Station and Taichung is 169 km. The road distance is 156.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Taipei Station to Taichung without a car is to train via 新烏日 which takes 1h 35m and costs $21 - $25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Taipei Station to Taichung, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Taipei Station to Taichung?

The best way to get from Taipei Station to Taichung is to train via 新烏日 which takes 1h 35m and costs $21 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $11 and takes 2h 37m.

Where does the Taipei Station to Taichung bus arrive?

Taipei Station to Taichung bus services, operated by U Bus, arrive at National Taichung University of Education station.

Where does the Taipei Station to Taichung train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Taipei Station to Taichung?

Yes, the driving distance between Taipei Station to Taichung is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Taipei Station to Taichung.

Where can I stay near Taichung?

There are 513+ hotels available in Taichung.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Taipei Station 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 35m
$21–25
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taipei Station to National Taichung University of Educationbus 1619 / ...
2h 37m
$7–11
Drive 156.3 km
1. Drive from Taipei Station to Taichungcar 156.3 km
1h 48m
$15–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Taipei Station to Taichungtaxi 156.3 km
1h 48m
$130–170
Train
1. Take the train from 臺北 to 臺中train 山線
3h 25m
$8–13
Bus, line 270 bus
1. Take the bus from Taipei Station to Dongshibus 1617
2. Take the bus from Dongshi to Taiwan University of SportSwimming Poolbus 270 / ...
4h 17m
$9–12

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Distance: 169.2 km
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Taipei Station, 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 National Taichung University of Education every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Kuo-Kuang Bus also services this route every 30 minutes.

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