1h 4m, Direct
06:05
TaichungTaiZhong
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First train
06:05
Last train
23:28
Travel duration
1h 3m
Daily departures
157
Departure station
Taichung
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Taipei
Ticket price
from $22
Fastest trip
43m
Longest trip
1h 21m
Trains to Taichung
Inbound high-speed trains reach Taichung at THSR Taichung Station in Wuri. Taiwan High Speed Rail services arrive from Taipei in around 47 minutes to 1 hour, from Taoyuan in about 35 minutes, and from Hsinchu in around 25 minutes. Southbound arrivals from Chiayi take about 23 minutes, from Tainan around 38 minutes, and from Zuoying for Kaohsiung roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour. Conventional Taiwan Railway trains arrive at downtown Taichung Station, including services from Changhua in about 15 minutes and from Miaoli in around 45 minutes, with additional intercity arrivals from Taipei and Kaohsiung on the western rail corridor.
Visiting Taichung
Taichung is the main rail hub in central Taiwan, positioned between the Taipei area in the north and Kaohsiung in the south. The city has two main passenger rail points: Taichung Station on the Taiwan Railway network and THSR Taichung Station in Wuri on the high-speed line. Taiwan High Speed Rail and Taiwan Railway both serve the city, giving Taichung a central role on Taiwan's north-south rail spine.
Train services from Taichung include high-speed rail at THSR Taichung Station, intercity and regional Taiwan Railway trains at Taichung Station, and transfer rail access between the high-speed station and the conventional railway at Xinwuri Station. Taichung Airport does not have a direct rail station, so rail passengers usually use Taichung Station or THSR Taichung Station and continue by local ground transport.
Rail routes from Taichung run north toward Taipei, Banqiao, Taoyuan, and Hsinchu, south toward Chiayi, Tainan, and Zuoying for Kaohsiung, and regionally toward Changhua, Miaoli, and coastal or mountain-line stations in central Taiwan. Book trains from and to Taichung online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Taichung
From THSR Taichung Station, Taiwan High Speed Rail runs north toward Hsinchu, Taoyuan, Banqiao, Taipei, and Nangang, and south toward Chiayi, Tainan, and Zuoying for the Kaohsiung area. This station is the main choice for long-distance north-south trips when speed matters.
From downtown Taichung Station, Taiwan Railway operates conventional intercity and regional trains through central Taiwan. Northbound services run toward Miaoli, Hsinchu, and the Taipei area, while southbound services continue toward Changhua, Yunlin, Chiayi, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. Travelers can use Xinwuri Station to transfer between Taiwan Railway and Taiwan High Speed Rail at the Wuri station complex.
Taichung
Taichung - A central Taiwan city known for cultural sites, the National Museum of Natural Science and nearby Gaomei Wetlands. Taichung has multiple rail links including Taichung Station and Taichung HSR Station.
TaiZhong
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1h 3m
Train Operators Serving Taichung
Taiwan High Speed Rail operates high-speed services from THSR Taichung Station on Taiwan's north-south high-speed corridor. Taiwan Railway operates conventional intercity, regional, and local trains from Taichung Station and Xinwuri Station on the western rail network. The two operators meet at the Wuri rail complex, where passengers can change between THSR Taichung Station and Xinwuri Station. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators with the 6 to 12 month advance booking window.
Destinations from Taichung
Rail service types from Taichung stations
High-speed services: Taiwan High Speed Rail from THSR Taichung Station to Nangang, Taipei, Banqiao, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Chiayi, Tainan, and Zuoying. Intercity services: Taiwan Railway trains from Taichung Station on the western rail corridor toward northern and southern Taiwan. Regional services: Taiwan Railway local and regional trains from Taichung Station to central Taiwan stations including Changhua, Fengyuan, Tanzi, and Miaoli. Inter-station transfer: Xinwuri Station links Taiwan Railway passengers with THSR Taichung Station. Airport access: Taichung Airport has no direct rail service.
Travel from Taichung to Taipei by THSR or TRA and visit Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and the night markets of Ximending
Frequency
157 times per day
Popular Trains
Taichung
Taiwan
1h 3m
Taipei
Taiwan
Travel from Taichung to Kaohsiung by high-speed train and visit the Pier-2 Art Center or Liuhe Night Market in Kaohsiung
Frequency
72 times per day
Popular Trains
Taichung
Taiwan
56m
Kaohsiung
Taiwan
Travel from Taichung to Taoyuan by THSR or conventional rail and visit Daxi Old Street or the Taoyuan Night Market near Taoyuan Station
Frequency
56 times per day
Popular Trains
Taichung
Taiwan
38m
Taoyuan
Taiwan
Travel from Taichung to Tainan by train and visit Anping Fort, Chihkan Tower, and Tainan's historic temples close to Tainan Station
Frequency
58 times per day
Popular Trains
Taichung
Taiwan
45m
Tainan
Taiwan
Travel from Taichung to Taibao by regional train and visit the National Museum of Natural Science in Taichung or the historic Chiayi County attractions near Taibao
Frequency
51 times per day
Popular Trains
Taichung
Taiwan
29m
Taibao
Taiwan
Travel from Taichung to New Taipei by THSR or TRA and explore Tamsui Old Street, Jiufen, and the waterfront districts near Banqiao and Xindian
Frequency
75 times per day
Popular Trains
Taichung
Taiwan
49m
New Taipei
Taiwan
Travel from Taichung to Zhubei by THSR to visit the Hsinchu Biomedical Science Park or explore the traditional Hakka culture in Hsinchu County.
Frequency
52 times per day
Popular Trains
Taichung
Taiwan
26m
Zhubei
Taiwan
Travel from Taichung to Houlong by regional train and visit the historic Miaoli coastline, including local fisheries and coastal parks
Frequency
23 times per day
Popular Trains
Taichung
Taiwan
18m
Houlong
Taiwan
Travel from Taichung to Huwei by regional train and visit the Huwei Sugar Factory Museum or explore local temples and riverside parks
Frequency
22 times per day
Popular Trains
Taichung
Taiwan
22m
Huwei
Taiwan
Travel from Taichung to Tianzhong by TRA regional train and visit Lukang Old Street or explore nearby rural attractions in Changhua County
Frequency
22 times per day
Popular Trains
Taichung
Taiwan
10m
Tianzhong
Taiwan
Taichung Major Train Stations
Taichung has two main rail stations with different roles. THSR Taichung Station in Wuri handles Taiwan High Speed Rail services on the north-south high-speed corridor, with direct access to Xinwuri Station for Taiwan Railway transfers. Taichung Station is the central Taiwan Railway station for conventional intercity and regional trains, including services on the mountain-line corridor through central Taiwan. Xinwuri Station is not a separate long-distance hub, but it is important for changing between Taiwan High Speed Rail and Taiwan Railway. Travelers moving between downtown Taichung and the high-speed station should check which station is printed on the ticket before departure. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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THSR
THSR operates high speed passenger trains along Taiwan's western corridor.