1h 4m, Direct
06:05
TaichungTaiZhong
07:09
TaipeiTaipei Main Station
from
4020 USD
1
Trains to and from Taichung - Info and Tickets
1 Passenger
Date
Add return
Get real-time train timetables
Download the Rail Monsters app today
Each ticket has information about
Departure Time
Travel time
Arrival Time
Changes
Brand name / Train type
Ticket price
Morning trains
Day trains
Evening trains
First train
06:05
Last train
23:03
Travel duration
1h 3m
Daily departures
158
Departure station
Taichung
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Taipei
Ticket price
from $22
Fastest trip
43m
Longest trip
1h 21m
Trains to and from Taichung
Inbound high-speed trains reach Taichung at HSR Taichung Station in Wuri. THSR services from Taipei arrive in around 47 minutes to 1 hour, while trains from Banqiao take about 40 to 55 minutes. Trains from Hsinchu arrive in around 25 minutes, and services from Tainan reach Taichung in about 38 minutes. Southbound-origin services from Zuoying, serving the Kaohsiung area, arrive in roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour. Conventional Taiwan Railways trains arrive at Taichung Station downtown, with services from Changhua taking about 15 to 25 minutes and intercity trains from Taipei generally taking around 1h40m to 2h20m.
Visiting Taichung
Taichung is a central Taiwan rail hub, positioned between Taipei, Hsinchu, Tainan, and Kaohsiung on the island's main north-south rail corridors. The city uses two main passenger rail nodes: HSR Taichung Station in Wuri for Taiwan High Speed Rail and Taichung Station downtown for Taiwan Railways services. Together they make Taichung a key interchange between high-speed and conventional rail.
Trains from Taichung include THSR high-speed services on the west coast corridor, Taiwan Railways intercity trains on the mountain and coastal routes, and regional stopping services for nearby cities and towns. HSR Taichung Station connects directly with Xinwuri Station on Taiwan Railways, while Taichung Station handles conventional rail in the city center.
Rail routes from Taichung run north toward Taipei, Banqiao, Taoyuan, and Hsinchu, south toward Chiayi, Tainan, and Kaohsiung, and regionally through Changhua, Miaoli, and the central Taiwan corridor. Book trains from and to Taichung online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Taichung
From HSR Taichung Station, Taiwan High Speed Rail runs north on the west coast corridor toward Hsinchu, Taoyuan, Banqiao, Taipei, and Nangang. Southbound THSR services continue toward Chiayi, Tainan, and Zuoying, giving Taichung a central position on Taiwan's high-speed network.
From downtown Taichung Station, Taiwan Railways operates intercity and regional trains through central Taiwan. Northbound conventional services run toward Miaoli, Hsinchu, and Taipei, while southbound trains serve Changhua, Yunlin, Chiayi, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. Some Taiwan Railways routes use the mountain line through Taichung, while coastal-line journeys may require transfers depending on the origin and destination.
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
Station
1h 3m
Train Operators Serving Taichung
Taiwan High Speed Rail operates high-speed services from HSR Taichung Station on the west coast corridor between northern and southern Taiwan. Taiwan Railways operates conventional intercity, express, and regional trains from Taichung Station, Xinwuri Station, Fengyuan Station, and other stations in the Taichung area. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators for Taichung rail travel.
Destinations from Taichung
Rail service types from Taichung
High-speed services: Taiwan High Speed Rail from HSR Taichung Station to Taipei, Banqiao, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Chiayi, Tainan, and Zuoying. Intercity conventional services: Taiwan Railways from Taichung Station to Taipei, Hsinchu, Changhua, Chiayi, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. Regional services: Taiwan Railways trains linking Taichung with Fengyuan, Xinwuri, Changhua, Miaoli, and nearby central Taiwan stops. Airport connections: rail travel to Taoyuan high-speed rail area for Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport transfers; Taichung International Airport has no direct rail station.
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
158 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
73 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
57 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
59 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
53 times per day
Popular Trains
Taichung
Taiwan
27m
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 nodes with different roles. HSR Taichung Station in Wuri is the city's high-speed rail station, used by Taiwan High Speed Rail services running northbound and southbound on the west coast corridor. Xinwuri Station is the adjacent Taiwan Railways station, providing transfers between THSR and conventional rail. Taichung Station downtown is the main Taiwan Railways station for intercity, express, and regional trains through central Taiwan. Fengyuan Station, north of central Taichung, also serves Taiwan Railways passengers in the metropolitan area. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
Train Travel to and from Taichung FAQ and Tips
What is the main train route from Taichung?
How do I buy train tickets to and from Taichung?
What are the main train stations in Taichung?
What are the main train connections to and from Taichung?
Is there an airport train connection from Taichung?
Can I buy Taichung train tickets at the last minute?
Do high-speed trains serve Taichung?
Should I reserve seats on trains from Taichung?
THSR
THSR operates high speed passenger trains along Taiwan's western corridor.