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How to get fromTaipei to Taichungby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train via 新烏日

    best
    1. Take the train from 台北 to 台中train train 臺灣高鐵線
    1h 28m
    $21–25

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Taipei Station to National Taichung University of Educationbus bus 1619 / ...
    2h 37m
    $7–11

  3. Drive 157.9 km

    1. Drive from Taipei to Taichungcar car 157.9 km
    1h 49m
    $15–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Taipei to Taichungtaxi taxi 157.9 km
    1h 49m
    $130–170

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from 臺北 to 臺中train train 山線
    3h 25m
    $8–13

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  • Distance: 168.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Taipei, 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 $7–11 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Two other operators also service this route.

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