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

The cheapest way to get from Taoyuan to Chiayi is to train which costs $11 - $18 and takes 4h 34m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Taoyuan and Chiayi?

No, there is no direct bus from Taoyuan station to Chiayi. However, there are services departing from Taoyuan Station(KUO-KUANG) and arriving at Chiayi via Taipei Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Taoyuan and Chiayi?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 桃園 and arriving at 嘉義. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Taoyuan to Chiayi?

The distance between Taoyuan and Chiayi is 280 km. The road distance is 216.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Taoyuan to Chiayi without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 51m and costs $30 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Taoyuan to Chiayi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taoyuan to Chiayi bus from?

Taoyuan to Chiayi bus services, operated by Kuo-Kuang Bus, depart from Taoyuan Station(KUO-KUANG).

Where do I catch the Taoyuan to Chiayi train from?

Taoyuan to Chiayi train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, depart from 桃園 station.

Train, bus or fly from Taoyuan to Chiayi?

The best way to get from Taoyuan to Chiayi is to line 1816 bus and bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $13 - $20. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $170 and takes 5h 3m, you could also train, which costs $11 - $18 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Taoyuan to Chiayi bus arrive?

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

Where does the Taoyuan to Chiayi train arrive?

Taoyuan to Chiayi train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, arrive at 嘉義 station.

Can I drive from Taoyuan to Chiayi?

Yes, the driving distance between Taoyuan to Chiayi is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Taoyuan to Chiayi.

Where can I stay near Chiayi?

There are 293+ hotels available in Chiayi.

Taoyuan to Chiayi - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 1816 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Taoyuan to Chiayi by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from 板橋 to 嘉義train 臺灣高鐵線
2. Take the bus from THSR Chiayi Station to TRA Chiayi Stationbus Brt 7212 / ...
2h 51m
$34–41
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from 桃園 to 嘉義train 山線 / ...
4h 34m
$11–18
Line 1816 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Taoyuan Station(KUO-KUANG) to Taipei Stationbus 1816
2. Take the bus from Taipei Station to Chiayibus 1834 / ...
4h 45m
$13–20
Drive 216.4 km
1. Drive from Taoyuan to Chiayicar 216.4 km
2h 30m
$21–30
Fly
1. Fly from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) to Chiayi (CYI)plane TSA - CYI
5h 3m
$121–164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jingguo Zhuangjing Road Intersection to Zhonggang Stationbus 1610
2. Take the bus from Zhonggang Station to Chiayi Stationbus 1618
4h 50m
$12–17

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

20Weekly Planes

3h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 280.1 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Taoyuan Station(KUO-KUANG) to Chiayi via Taipei Station in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, Uni Airways and Mandarin Airlines fly from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) to Chiayi (CYI) 3 times a day.

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