Facts about the transport from Tainan to Taichung
| Cheapest Transport | $11 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 29m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:43 AM |
| Latest Departure | 8:46 PM |
| Departures per day | 51 |
| Distance | 75 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Taiwan Railway R |
Tainan to Taichung
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Tainan to Taichung Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 05:00 | 09:07 | $7.24 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 05:21 | 08:23 | $6.61 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 05:48 | 09:42 | $7.87 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 06:06 | 10:11 | $7.24 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 06:22 | 10:19 | $7.87 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 06:46 | 10:49 | $9.41 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 07:08 | 11:01 | $9.13 | |
Train | Taiwan High Speed Rail | Standard Seat | 07:41 | 08:36 | $17.32 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 08:00 | 12:07 | $7.24 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 08:19 | 12:26 | $7.24 | |
Train | Taiwan High Speed Rail | Standard Seat | 08:41 | 09:36 | $17.32 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 09:00 | 13:07 | $7.87 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 09:19 | 13:26 | $7.87 | |
Train | Taiwan High Speed Rail | Standard Seat | 09:41 | 10:36 | $17.32 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 10:00 | 14:07 | $7.87 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 10:19 | 14:26 | $7.87 | |
Train | Taiwan High Speed Rail | Standard Seat | 10:41 | 11:36 | $17.32 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 11:00 | 15:07 | $7.87 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 11:30 | 15:37 | $7.24 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 11:46 | 15:49 | $10.23 |
How to get from Tainan to Taichung
Travelling between Tainan and Taichung is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 16.87 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 10.32.
How long does it take to get from Tainan to Taichung?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 5 hours to travel between Tainan and Taichung depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Tainan and Taichung. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 29m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 4h 5m to reach Taichung.
How much does it cost to get from Tainan to Taichung?
Travelling between Tainan and Taichung can be as cheap as USD 10.32 if you opt for a Ubus (Ubus TW) bus and as expensive as USD 16.87 if you buy a Taiwan Railway R Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Tainan and Taichung ?
- 26 from Tainan to Taichung starting from 06:46 Tainan Bus Station until 20:46 Tainan Bus Station
- 25 from Tainan to Taichung starting from 06:43 Tainan TRA until 20:12 Tainan TRA
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Tainan to Taichung.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Tainan to Taichung overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.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.
Companies operating bus routes between Tainan and Taichung
King Bus TW, Ubus (Ubus TW)
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.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.
What is the most popular transport to get from Tainan to Taichung?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 73% opted for a bus
- 27% took a train
Transportation from Tainan to Taichung
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Trains$ 16.88
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Buses$ 10.33
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Ferries are not available
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Flights are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available