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Trains from Taichung

27Jun
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Taichung
Taipei

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Morning trains

06:05
TaichungTaiZhong
1h 4m
07:09
TaipeiTaipei Main Station
Direct
THSR 0502
from
4003 USD
1
1h 4m, Direct
06:05
TaichungTaiZhong
07:09
TaipeiTaipei Main Station
from
4003 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
06:05
TaichungTaiZhong
1h 15m
07:20
TaipeiNanGang
Secondary station
Direct
THSR 0502
from
4289 USD
1
1h 15m, Direct
06:05
TaichungTaiZhong
07:20
TaipeiNanGang
Secondary station
from
4289 USD
1
Direct
High-speed

Day trains

12:00
TaichungTaiZhong
59m
12:59
TaipeiTaipei Main Station
Direct
THSR 0630
from
4003 USD
1
59m, Direct
12:00
TaichungTaiZhong
12:59
TaipeiTaipei Main Station
from
4003 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
12:00
TaichungTaiZhong
1h 10m
13:10
TaipeiNanGang
Secondary station
Direct
THSR 0630
from
4289 USD
1
1h 10m, Direct
12:00
TaichungTaiZhong
13:10
TaipeiNanGang
Secondary station
from
4289 USD
1
Direct
High-speed

Evening trains

18:00
TaichungTaiZhong
59m
18:59
TaipeiTaipei Main Station
Direct
THSR 0666
from
4003 USD
1
59m, Direct
18:00
TaichungTaiZhong
18:59
TaipeiTaipei Main Station
from
4003 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
18:00
TaichungTaiZhong
1h 10m
19:10
TaipeiNanGang
Secondary station
Direct
THSR 0666
from
4289 USD
1
1h 10m, Direct
18:00
TaichungTaiZhong
19:10
TaipeiNanGang
Secondary station
from
4289 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
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First train

06:05
night

Last train

23:28
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Travel duration

1h 3m
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Daily departures

157
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Departure station

Taichung
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Taipei
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from $22
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Fastest trip

43m
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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

Taipei

Taipei - Taiwan's capital with landmarks such as Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and extensive MRT lines. Main arrival points include Taipei HSR Station and Taipei Main Station.

NanGang

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Taipei Main Station

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Booking Taichung Train Tickets Online - Options, Tips, and Reservations

Buying Train Tickets Online
Buy train tickets online for Taichung with Rail Monsters by choosing departure dates, selecting Taiwan High Speed Rail or Taiwan Railway services, and completing an online reservation. Book your tickets for Taichung train stations such as THSR Taichung Station, Taichung Station, and Xinwuri Station according to your route.
Types of Train Tickets Available
Taichung services include regular tickets for Taiwan Railway trains, reserved seats on Taiwan High Speed Rail, and non-reserved options on selected high-speed services. Cheap tickets and discount tickets may be available for advance bookings to and from Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Chiayi, Tainan, Zuoying, Changhua, and Miaoli.
Tips for Online Reservations
Online reservation services through Rail Monsters accept Taichung train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for Lunar New Year, long weekends, and major Taiwan holidays. Train prices vary by operator and ticket type; ticket counters remain available at Taichung Station and THSR Taichung Station. With the Rail Monsters iOS and Android apps, you can book and manage train tickets on mobile.

Taichung Train Travel FAQ and Tips

What is the main train route from Taichung?

The main high-speed route from Taichung is the Taiwan High Speed Rail service to Taipei, taking around 47 minutes to 1 hour depending on stopping pattern. Trains depart from THSR Taichung Station in Wuri, not downtown Taichung Station. Taiwan Railway also runs conventional intercity trains between Taichung Station and Taipei, with longer journey times and more intermediate stops.

How do I buy train tickets to and from Taichung?

Book train tickets to and from Taichung on Rail Monsters by entering your route, date, and preferred departure time, then selecting Taiwan High Speed Rail or Taiwan Railway where available. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel for Taichung services, which helps during Lunar New Year and long weekends. Booking confirmation is sent by email after purchase.

Do high-speed trains serve Taichung?

Yes. Taiwan High Speed Rail serves Taichung at THSR Taichung Station in Wuri, on the north-south high-speed corridor between Nangang, Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Tainan, and Zuoying. Downtown Taichung Station is not on the high-speed line; it is served by Taiwan Railway intercity and regional trains. Xinwuri Station links the two rail systems at the high-speed station area.

What are the main train stations in Taichung?

Taichung has two principal passenger rail stations. THSR Taichung Station handles Taiwan High Speed Rail services and sits in Wuri, southwest of the city center. Taichung Station is the downtown Taiwan Railway station for conventional intercity and regional trains. Xinwuri Station, next to THSR Taichung Station, provides Taiwan Railway transfer access for passengers changing between the two networks.

Should I reserve seats on trains from Taichung?

Taiwan High Speed Rail services from THSR Taichung Station offer reserved and non-reserved seating, with reserved seats recommended on Fridays, Sundays, and holiday periods. Taiwan Railway intercity trains may have reserved seats depending on train category, while local trains use open seating or standing when busy. Check the ticket type before boarding because reservation rules differ between Taiwan High Speed Rail and Taiwan Railway.

What are the main train connections to and from Taichung?

Taichung connects by Taiwan High Speed Rail with Taipei in around 47 minutes to 1 hour, Taoyuan in around 35 minutes, Hsinchu in around 25 minutes, Chiayi in around 23 minutes, Tainan in around 38 minutes, and Zuoying for Kaohsiung in around 45 minutes to 1 hour. Taiwan Railway links downtown Taichung Station with Changhua in about 15 minutes and Miaoli in about 45 minutes.

Is there an airport train to Taichung Airport?

Taichung Airport does not have a direct passenger rail station. Rail travelers usually arrive at Taichung Station on Taiwan Railway or THSR Taichung Station in Wuri, then continue to the airport by local ground transport. Passengers coming from Taipei, Taoyuan, Tainan, or Zuoying often use Taiwan High Speed Rail to THSR Taichung Station before transferring onward.

Can I buy Taichung train tickets at the last minute?

Last-minute Taiwan Railway tickets from Taichung are often available, but reserved intercity seats can sell out during Lunar New Year, long weekends, and Friday or Sunday peak periods. Taiwan High Speed Rail reserved seats from THSR Taichung Station also fill faster on busy travel dates. Rail Monsters accepts Taichung train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel for early planning.
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