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

The cheapest way to get from Taipei to Chiayi is to train which costs $12 - $19 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taipei to Chiayi is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Taipei and Chiayi?

No, there is no direct bus from Taipei station to Chiayi. However, there are services departing from Banqiao Station and arriving at Chiayi via Taipei Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Taipei and Chiayi?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 板橋 and arriving at 嘉義. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Taipei to Chiayi?

The distance between Taipei and Chiayi is 244 km. The road distance is 234.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Taipei to Chiayi without a car is to train via Taichung which takes 3h and costs $22 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Taipei to Chiayi?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Taipei to Chiayi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taipei to Chiayi bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Taipei to Chiayi train from?

Taipei to Chiayi train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, depart from 板橋 station.

Train, bus or fly from Taipei to Chiayi?

The best way to get from Taipei to Chiayi is to train via Taichung which takes 3h and costs $22 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $20 and takes 4h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Taipei to Chiayi bus arrive?

Taipei to Chiayi bus services, operated by Kuo-Kuang Bus, arrive at Chiayi station.

Where does the Taipei to Chiayi train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Taipei to Chiayi?

Yes, the driving distance between Taipei to Chiayi is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Taipei to Chiayi.

Where can I stay near Chiayi?

There are 282+ hotels available in Chiayi.

Taipei to Chiayi - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Taipei to Chiayi by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Taichung
best
1. Take the train from 板橋 to 台中train 臺灣高鐵線
2. Take the train from 新烏日 to 嘉義train 山線
3h
$23–29
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from 板橋 to 嘉義train 山線 / ...
5h 9m
$12–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taipei Station to Chiayibus 1834 / ...
4h 4m
$15–20
Drive 234.6 km
1. Drive from Banqiao to Chiayicar 234.6 km
2h 36m
$21–31
Fly to Chiayi
1. Fly from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) to Chiayi (CYI)plane TSA - CYI
3h 35m
$140–243
Bus via Chiayi Hospital
1. Take the bus from Taipei Station to Chiayi Hospitalbus 1618
5h 23m
$15–21
Fly to Tainan Airport, train
1. Fly from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) to Tainan Airport (TNN)plane TSA - TNN
2. Take the train from 臺南 to 嘉義train
5h 1m
$151–245

Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) to Chiayi (CYI) flights

25Weekly Planes

3h 8mAverage Duration

$129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 244 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Taipei, Taiwan and Chiayi, Taiwan?

You can take a train from 板橋 to 嘉義 via 台中 and 新烏日 in around 3h. Alternatively, Kuo-Kuang Bus operates a bus from Taipei Station to Chiayi hourly. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 3h 30m. U Bus also services this route every 4 hours.

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