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Taipei to Taichung

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Taipei to Taichung

Composite routes from Taipei to Taichung

Cheapest

Transport providers

Taiwan Railway
Website
Taiwan High Speed Rail
Website
Taiwan Railway
Website
2h 31m
Once daily
$8.92–$14.01
0800-765-888
0800-765-888
Call
Taiwan High Speed Rail
Website
1h
Every 20 minutes
$21.66–$26.75
4266-3000
4266-3000
Call
U Bus
Website
Citi Air Bus
Website
Kuo-Kuang Bus
Website
U Bus
Website
2h 37m
Every 20 minutes
$8.92–$12.74
0800-676676
0800-676676
Call
Citi Air Bus
Website
2h 56m
Hourly
$8.92–$10.83
02-8663-9000
02-8663-9000
Call Contact via email
Kuo-Kuang Bus
Website
2h 50m
Every 30 minutes
$8.28–$12.74
0800 010 138
0800 010 138
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Taipei to Taichung is to bus which costs $7.07 - $10.87 and takes 2h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taipei to Taichung is to train via 新烏日 which takes 1h 28m and costs $19.57 - $23.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Taipei and Taichung?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Taipei Station station and arriving at National Taichung University of Education. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Taipei and Taichung?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from 臺北 and arriving at 臺中. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Taipei to Taichung?

The distance between Taipei and Taichung is 169 km. The road distance is 158.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Taipei to Taichung without a car is to train via 新烏日 which takes 1h 28m and costs $19.57 - $23.91 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Taipei to Taichung, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taipei to Taichung bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Taipei to Taichung train from?

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

Train or bus from Taipei to Taichung?

The best way to get from Taipei to Taichung is to train via 新烏日 which takes 1h 28m and costs $19.57 - $23.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7.07 - $10.87 and takes 2h 37m.

Where does the Taipei to Taichung bus arrive?

Taipei to Taichung bus services, operated by U Bus, arrive at National Taichung University of Education station.

Where does the Taipei to Taichung train arrive?

Taipei to Taichung train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, arrive at 台中 station.

Can I drive from Taipei to Taichung?

Yes, the driving distance between Taipei to Taichung is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Taipei to Taichung.

Where can I stay near Taichung?

There are 519+ hotels available in Taichung. Prices start at $35.33 per night.
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