How to Travel from

Chiayi to Taipei

by Rideshare, Route or Car

TW Chiayi Taipei

Cheapest

By car (247 km)

2 h 40 min

247 km.

from $13

Other

Rideshare

2 h 40 min

247 km.

from $9.40

Train via Taichung

3 h 5 min

204 km.

from $25.83

Train, Plane

4 h 33 min

205 km.

from $120.35

Train operators

Taiwan Railway

Phone:

0800-765-888

Website:

railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip?lang=EN_US

Train from 嘉義 to 新烏日

Ave. Duration:

1h 52m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$5.10–$7.64

Train from 嘉義 to 臺北

Ave. Duration:

5h 14m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$14.01–$22.93

Train from 嘉義 to 臺南

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.44–$5.22

Taiwan High Speed Rail

Phone:

4266-3000

Website:

en.thsrc.com.tw/

Train from 台中 to 台北

Ave. Duration:

59 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$21.66–$26.75

Airlines

Uni Airways

Website:

uniair.com.tw/

Plane from Chiayi to Taipei

Ave. Duration:

2h 45m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$191.08–$407.64

Plane from Tainan Airport to Taipei

Ave. Duration:

2h 22m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$127.39–$292.99

Bus operators

U Bus

Phone:

0800-676676

Website:

ubus.com.tw

Bus from Chiayi to Taipei

Ave. Duration:

3h 59m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$12.74–$19.11

Kuo-Kuang Bus

Phone:

0800 010 138

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

12go.asia/en/operator/kingbus?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjF8aG86MywyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAsMDE5NTgzMzQtMGVjZC03MGExLTljMzUtZmJhYzViNzIxZTNjLA

Bus from Chiayi to Taipei

Ave. Duration:

3h 30m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$12.74–$17.83

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

The cheapest way to get from Chiayi to Taipei is to bus which costs $10.87 - $16.30 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chiayi to Taipei is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $21.74 - $32.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Chiayi and Taipei?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chiayi and arriving at Taipei Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Chiayi and Taipei?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 嘉義 and arriving at 臺北. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Chiayi to Taipei?

The distance between Chiayi and Taipei is 251 km. The road distance is 243.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Chiayi to Taipei without a car is to train via Taichung which takes 3h 5m and costs $22.83 - $29.35 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Chiayi to Taipei, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiayi to Taipei bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chiayi to Taipei train from?

Chiayi to Taipei train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, depart from 嘉義 station.

Train, bus or fly from Chiayi to Taipei?

The best way to get from Chiayi to Taipei is to train via Taichung which takes 3h 5m and costs $22.83 - $29.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10.87 - $16.30 and takes 3h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $108.70 - $239.13 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Chiayi to Taipei bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chiayi to Taipei train arrive?

Chiayi to Taipei train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, arrive at 新烏日 station.

Can I drive from Chiayi to Taipei?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiayi to Taipei is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Chiayi to Taipei.

Where can I stay near Taipei?

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Four ways to Travel from Chiayi to Taipei

Transport providers

Train operators

Taiwan Railway

Taiwan High Speed Rail

Airlines

Uni Airways

Bus operators

U Bus

Kuo-Kuang Bus

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Chiayi and Taipei?

Is there a direct train between Chiayi and Taipei?

How far is it from Chiayi to Taipei?

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

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

Where do I catch the Chiayi to Taipei bus from?

Where do I catch the Chiayi to Taipei train from?

Train, bus or fly from Chiayi to Taipei?

Where does the Chiayi to Taipei bus arrive?

Where does the Chiayi to Taipei train arrive?

Can I drive from Chiayi to Taipei?

Where can I stay near Taipei?