Travelling between Pingtung and Chiayi is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 220.21 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 8.21.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 4 hours to travel between Pingtung and Chiayi depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Pingtung and Chiayi. Train will bring you to your destination in 35m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 3h 9m to reach Chiayi.
Travelling between Pingtung and Chiayi can be as cheap as USD 8.21 if you opt for a Ubus (Ubus TW) bus and as expensive as USD 220.21 if you buy a Chihang (馳航科技股份有限公司) taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Pingtung to Chiayi.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
King Bus TW, Ubus (Ubus TW)
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Chihang (馳航科技股份有限公司)
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $9 |
| Fastest Transport | 35m |
| Earliest Departure | 5:55 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 99 |
| Distance | 30 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Chihang, Taiwan High Speed Rail , Taiwan Railway R |