| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 05:00 | 08:57 | $8.03 | |
Train | Taiwan Railway R | Regular Car | 05:23 | 07:25 | $15.45 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 06:00 | 09:57 | $8.03 | |
Train | Taiwan Railway R | Regular Car | 06:45 | 08:38 | $15.45 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 07:05 | 11:00 | $7.72 | |
Flight | Uni Airways | Economy | 07:25 | 13:15 | $127.22 | |
Train | Taiwan High Speed Rail | Standard Seat | 07:41 | 08:47 | $18.38 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 08:00 | 11:57 | $8.03 | |
Train | Taiwan High Speed Rail | Standard Seat | 08:19 | 09:17 | $17.46 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 08:35 | 12:30 | $7.72 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 08:55 | 12:50 | $9.24 | |
Train | Taiwan High Speed Rail | Standard Seat | 09:11 | 10:17 | $18.38 | |
Train | Taiwan High Speed Rail | Standard Seat | 09:30 | 10:47 | $19.62 | |
Train | Taiwan High Speed Rail | Standard Seat | 09:49 | 10:47 | $17.46 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 10:05 | 13:39 | $4.63 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 10:30 | 13:52 | $7.91 | |
Train | Taiwan High Speed Rail | Standard Seat | 10:49 | 11:47 | $17.46 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 11:05 | 14:39 | $4.63 | |
Bus | Ubus | VIP Bus | 11:30 | 14:52 | $7.91 | |
Train | Taiwan High Speed Rail | Standard Seat | 11:49 | 12:47 | $17.46 |
Travelling between Taipei and Taichung is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 241.63 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 11.01.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 4 hours to travel between Taipei and Taichung depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Taipei and Taichung. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 3h 58m to reach Taichung.
Travelling between Taipei and Taichung can be as cheap as USD 11.01 if you opt for a Ubus (Ubus TW) bus and as expensive as USD 241.63 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver 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 Taipei to Taichung.
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.
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.
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Zemo TW
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 Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $12 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 5m |
| Earliest Departure | 5:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:32 PM |
| Departures per day | 59 |
| Distance | 55 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Taiwan Railway R, Ubus, Zemo TW |