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

The cheapest way to get from Taipei to Hsinchu is to train which costs $3 - $6 and takes 1h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taipei to Hsinchu is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Taipei and Hsinchu?

No, there is no direct bus from Taipei station to Hsinchu station. However, there are services departing from Banqiao Station and arriving at Hsinchu Station via Taipei Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Taipei and Hsinchu?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 板橋 and arriving at 新竹. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Taipei to Hsinchu?

The distance between Taipei and Hsinchu is 70 km. The road distance is 68.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Taipei to Hsinchu without a car is to train via 新竹 which takes 1h 5m and costs $8 - $10.

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

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Taipei to Hsinchu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taipei to Hsinchu bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Taipei to Hsinchu train from?

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

Train or bus from Taipei to Hsinchu?

The best way to get from Taipei to Hsinchu is to train via 新竹 which takes 1h 5m and costs $8 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Taipei to Hsinchu bus arrive?

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

Where does the Taipei to Hsinchu train arrive?

Taipei to Hsinchu train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, arrive at 新竹 station.

Can I drive from Taipei to Hsinchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Taipei to Hsinchu is 69 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Taipei to Hsinchu.

Where can I stay near Hsinchu?

There are 156+ hotels available in Hsinchu.

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There are 5 ways to get from Taipei to Hsinchu by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via 新竹
best
1. Take the train from 板橋 to 新竹train 臺灣高鐵線
2. Take the train from 六家 to 新竹train 非山線海線
1h 5m
$8–10
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from 板橋 to 新竹train 非山線海線 / ...
1h 29m
$3–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taipei Station to Hsinchu Stationbus 1822
1h 43m
$8–11
Drive 68.6 km
1. Drive from Banqiao to Hsinchucar 68.6 km
51 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Banqiao to Hsinchutaxi 68.6 km
51 min
$60–75

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Distance: 70.4 km
Duration: 1h 5m

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

You can take a train from 板橋 to 新竹 via 新竹 and 六家 in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, Kuo-Kuang Bus operates a bus from Taipei Station to Hsinchu Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Taiwan Bus also services this route every 15 minutes.

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