2h 6m, Direct
06:34
New TaipeiBanQiao
08:40
KaohsiungZuoYing
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Trains to and from New Taipei - Info and Tickets
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First train
06:34
Last train
22:54
Travel duration
1h 46m
Daily departures
67
Departure station
New Taipei
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Kaohsiung
Ticket price
from $47
Fastest trip
1h 26m
Longest trip
2h 6m
Trains to and from New Taipei
Inbound trains reach New Taipei mainly at Banqiao, with additional Taiwan Railways arrivals at Shulin, Xizhi, and Yingge. THSR trains from Taichung arrive at Banqiao in around 45 minutes. Services from Tainan reach Banqiao in about 1h35m to 1h50m, while trains from Zuoying arrive in roughly 1h40m to 2h depending on stopping pattern. Taiwan Railways trains from Taipei reach Banqiao in about 10 minutes, and services from Keelung arrive in around 50 minutes via the northern corridor. East coast trains from Hualien reach Banqiao in about 2h10m to 2h40m, depending on train type.
Visiting New Taipei
New Taipei is a major rail hub in northern Taiwan, surrounding Taipei and connecting the island's west coast corridor with regional lines into the northeast. The city's main intercity rail focus is Banqiao, where Taiwan High Speed Rail and Taiwan Railways share a major station. Taoyuan Metro airport rail also serves several New Taipei districts on the route between Taipei and Taoyuan International Airport.
Trains from New Taipei include THSR high-speed services on the western trunk between northern, central, and southern Taiwan, Taiwan Railways intercity and regional trains through Banqiao and other city stations, and airport rail services on the Taoyuan Airport MRT line. Banqiao is the main train station for long-distance tickets, while Sanchong and New Taipei Industrial Park are important airport rail stops.
Rail routes from New Taipei run south toward Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan, and Zuoying, east toward Yilan and Hualien on Taiwan Railways, and north toward Keelung through the Taipei rail corridor. Book trains from and to New Taipei online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from New Taipei
From Banqiao, Taiwan High Speed Rail runs south along Taiwan's western high-speed corridor toward Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Chiayi, Tainan, and Zuoying. This makes New Taipei a practical boarding point for travelers staying west of central Taipei or connecting from other New Taipei districts.
Taiwan Railways services from Banqiao and Shulin cover both local and longer intercity movements. Westbound trains follow the conventional trunk line toward Taoyuan and Hsinchu, while eastbound trains use the Taipei rail corridor toward Keelung, Yilan, and Hualien. Taoyuan Metro airport rail stations in New Taipei link the city with Taoyuan International Airport and Taipei Main Station.
New Taipei
New Taipei - A large municipality encircling Taipei City, featuring Banqiao as a major transport hub with shopping and cultural sites.
BanQiao
Station
1h 46m
Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung - Taiwan's major southern port city, notable for the Love River, Pier-2 Art Center and large port facilities with Zuoying as the main high-speed rail station.
ZuoYing
StationTrain Operators Serving New Taipei
Taiwan High Speed Rail operates high-speed services from Banqiao on the north-south western corridor. Taiwan Railways runs intercity, regional, and local trains from Banqiao, Shulin, Xizhi, Yingge, and other New Taipei stations. Taoyuan Metro operates the airport rail line through New Taipei districts including Sanchong, Taishan, Linkou, and New Taipei Industrial Park. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators with the 6 to 12 month advance booking window for New Taipei services.
Destinations from New Taipei
Service types from New Taipei stations
High-speed services: THSR from Banqiao to Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Chiayi, Tainan, and Zuoying on the western corridor. Taiwan Railways intercity services: express and regional trains from Banqiao and Shulin toward Yilan, Hualien, Keelung, Taoyuan, and Hsinchu. Regional services: Taiwan Railways local trains from stations such as Xizhi, Yingge, and Shulin for shorter trips across northern Taiwan. Airport rail services: Taoyuan Metro trains from Sanchong, New Taipei Industrial Park, Taishan, and Linkou to Taoyuan International Airport.
Travel from New Taipei to Kaohsiung by high-speed rail or conventional trains and visit the Pier-2 Art Center and Love River in Kaohsiung
Frequency
67 times per day
Popular Trains
New Taipei
Taiwan
1h 46m
Kaohsiung
Taiwan
Travel from New Taipei to Taichung by train and visit the Rainbow Village or Fengjia Night Market in Taichung
Frequency
74 times per day
Popular Trains
New Taipei
Taiwan
49m
Taichung
Taiwan
Travel from New Taipei to Taipei by regional train or metro and access attractions like Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and Raohe Street Night Market
Frequency
149 times per day
Popular Trains
New Taipei
Taiwan
13m
Taipei
Taiwan
Travel from New Taipei to Tainan by THSR or TRA and visit Anping Fort, Chimei Museum, and historic Tainan Temple District
Frequency
52 times per day
Popular Trains
New Taipei
Taiwan
1h 38m
Tainan
Taiwan
Travel from New Taipei to Taoyuan by regional or intercity train and visit Daxi Old Street or explore Taoyuan's Window on China Theme Park
Frequency
51 times per day
Popular Trains
New Taipei
Taiwan
12m
Taoyuan
Taiwan
Travel from New Taipei to Taibao by train and visit Chiayi County attractions such as the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum and nearby Alishan access points
Frequency
45 times per day
Popular Trains
New Taipei
Taiwan
1h 24m
Taibao
Taiwan
Travel from New Taipei to Zhubei by rail and visit Hsinchu City Science Park or stroll the Hsinchu East Gate and local night markets
Frequency
51 times per day
Popular Trains
New Taipei
Taiwan
25m
Zhubei
Taiwan
Travel from New Taipei to Tianzhong by train and explore central Taiwan attractions such as Lukang Old Street and local temples near Changhua County.
Frequency
16 times per day
Popular Trains
New Taipei
Taiwan
1h 8m
Tianzhong
Taiwan
Travel from New Taipei to Huwei by regional or express train and explore Yunlin's riverfront parks and Huwei Sugar Factory Museum
Frequency
16 times per day
Popular Trains
New Taipei
Taiwan
1h 20m
Huwei
Taiwan
Travel from New Taipei to Houlong by regional or intercity train and visit the coastal Miaoli County coastline, local temples, and nearby Gongtze fishing harbors
Frequency
24 times per day
Popular Trains
New Taipei
Taiwan
37m
Houlong
Taiwan
New Taipei Major Train Stations
New Taipei has several important rail stations with different roles. Banqiao is the main long-distance station, used by Taiwan High Speed Rail and Taiwan Railways for southbound high-speed and island rail services. Shulin is a Taiwan Railways station and depot area serving regional and intercity trains on the western and eastern corridors. Sanchong and New Taipei Industrial Park are Taoyuan Metro airport rail stations, with New Taipei Industrial Park also acting as an interchange point on the airport line. Yingge and Xizhi serve Taiwan Railways regional corridors on the western and northeastern edges of New Taipei. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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