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

The cheapest way to get from Taipei to Tainan is to bus which costs $1 - $20 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taipei to Tainan is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs $120 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Taipei and Tainan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Taipei Station station and arriving at (Tainan) Binggongchang Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Taipei and Tainan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 臺北 and arriving at 臺南. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Taipei to Tainan?

The distance between Taipei and Tainan is 326 km. The road distance is 304.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Taipei to Tainan without a car is to train via 沙崙 which takes 2h 29m and costs $40 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Taipei to Tainan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taipei to Tainan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Taipei to Tainan train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Taipei to Tainan?

The best way to get from Taipei to Tainan is to train via 沙崙 which takes 2h 29m and costs $40 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $20 and takes 4h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $160 and takes 1h 57m.

Where does the Taipei to Tainan bus arrive?

Taipei to Tainan bus services, operated by U Bus, arrive at (Tainan) Binggongchang Station.

Where does the Taipei to Tainan train arrive?

Taipei to Tainan train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, arrive at 台南 station.

Can I drive from Taipei to Tainan?

Yes, the driving distance between Taipei to Tainan is 304 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Taipei to Tainan.

Where can I stay near Tainan?

There are 771+ hotels available in Tainan.

Taipei to Tainan - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Taipei to Tainan by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via 沙崙
best
1. Take the train from 台北 to 台南train 臺灣高鐵線
2h 29m
$40–47
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taipei Station to (Tainan) Binggongchang Stationbus 1611
4h 30m
$1–20
Drive 304.2 km
1. Drive from Taipei to Tainancar 304.2 km
3h 17m
$29–42
Fly to Tainan Airport
1. Fly from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) to Tainan Airport (TNN)plane TSA - TNN
1h 57m
$123–159
Train
1. Take the train from 臺北 to 臺南train 山線 / ...
3h 10m
$16–24
Bus via Taichung
1. Take the bus from Taipei Bus Station to Taichung Stationbus 1827 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taichung Station to Tainanbus 1871
5h 45m
$15–22
Fly to Kao-Hsiung International Airport, train
1. Fly from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) to Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH)plane TSA - KHH
2. Take the train from 新左營 to 臺南train
3h 33m
$119–613
Fly to Chiayi, train
1. Fly from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) to Chiayi (CYI)plane TSA - CYI
2. Take the train from 水上 to 臺南train
4h 26m
$123–160

Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) to Tainan Airport (TNN) flights

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Distance: 326 km
Duration: 2h 29m

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

Taiwan High Speed Rail operates a train from 台北 to 台南 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, U Bus operates a bus from Taipei Station to (Tainan) Binggongchang Station hourly. Tickets cost $14–20 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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