1h 41m, Direct
06:03
TainanStation
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First train
06:03
Last train
22:48
Travel duration
1h 51m
Daily departures
116
Departure station
Tainan
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Taipei
Ticket price
from $43
Fastest trip
1h 25m
Longest trip
2h 11m
Trains to Tainan
Inbound high-speed trains arrive at THSR Tainan Station, while Taiwan Railway services arrive at Tainan Station in the city center. THSR services from Taipei reach Tainan in around 1h45m to 2h, and trains from Taichung arrive in around 45m to 1h depending on stops. Services from Chiayi arrive at THSR Tainan Station in about 15m, while trains from Zuoying reach Tainan in around 12m. On Taiwan Railway, trains from Kaohsiung arrive at central Tainan Station in roughly 35m to 50m, and services from Chiayi usually take around 45m to 1h.
Visiting Tainan
Tainan is a major rail hub in southern Taiwan, positioned between Chiayi to the north and Kaohsiung to the south. The city is served by two main rail systems: Taiwan High Speed Rail at THSR Tainan Station and Taiwan Railway services through Tainan Station in the city center. This split makes Tainan important for both high-speed intercity travel and regional trips across the southern west coast.
High-speed trains use THSR Tainan Station in Guiren District, with a rail transfer to Shalun Station on the Taiwan Railway Shalun Line. Conventional trains use Tainan Station for Taiwan Railway express, local, and regional services along the Western Trunk Line. Travelers using Tainan train tickets should check whether their departure is from the high-speed station or the central Taiwan Railway station.
Rail routes from Tainan run north toward Chiayi, Taichung, Hsinchu, Taoyuan, and Taipei, and south toward Kaohsiung and Zuoying. Regional Taiwan Railway services also link Tainan with smaller stations across the Tainan metropolitan area and southern Taiwan. Book trains from and to Tainan online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Tainan
From THSR Tainan Station, Taiwan High Speed Rail trains run north on the island's main high-speed corridor toward Chiayi, Taichung, Hsinchu, Taoyuan, Taipei, and Nangang. Southbound high-speed services continue toward Zuoying, where passengers connect with the Kaohsiung area.
From Tainan Station, Taiwan Railway trains follow the Western Trunk Line through southern Taiwan. Northbound services run toward Chiayi and central Taiwan, while southbound trains serve Kaohsiung and nearby regional stations. The Shalun Line links Taiwan Railway passengers with the high-speed rail station, so travelers should check whether their ticket uses THSR Tainan Station or central Tainan Station.
Tainan
Tainan - A historic southern city known for temples and the Anping historic district. Tainan offers traditional food markets and cultural sites dating back to early Taiwanese history.
Tainan
Station
1h 51m
Train Operators Serving Tainan
Taiwan High Speed Rail operates high-speed services from THSR Tainan Station on the north-south high-speed corridor. Taiwan Railway operates conventional rail services from Tainan Station, including express, regional, and local trains on the Western Trunk Line. Taiwan Railway also runs the Shalun Line connection between central Tainan and the THSR station area. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators for Tainan services.
Destinations from Tainan
Rail service types from Tainan stations
High-speed services: Taiwan High Speed Rail from THSR Tainan Station to Taipei, Nangang, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Chiayi, and Zuoying. Intercity Taiwan Railway services: express and local trains from Tainan Station along the Western Trunk Line toward Chiayi, Kaohsiung, and other west coast cities. Regional services: Taiwan Railway local trains serve stations across the Tainan metropolitan area, including Daqiao, Yongkang, Bao'an, and Shalun. Inter-station rail link: the Shalun Line connects central Tainan with the THSR station area.
Travel from Tainan to Taipei by high-speed train and visit the National Palace Museum or wander the historic Anping District and Chihkan Tower
Frequency
116 times per day
Popular Trains
Tainan
Taiwan
1h 51m
Taipei
Taiwan
Travel from Tainan to Kaohsiung by train and visit the Chimei Museum, Anping Fort, or the Love River waterfront and Pier-2 Art Center
Frequency
58 times per day
Popular Trains
Tainan
Taiwan
12m
Kaohsiung
Taiwan
Travel from Tainan to Taoyuan by high-speed rail or TRA to access Taipei Taoyuan area attractions and Daxi Old Street near Taoyuan.
Frequency
49 times per day
Popular Trains
Tainan
Taiwan
1h 27m
Taoyuan
Taiwan
Travel from Tainan to Taichung by train and visit the historic Anping Fort or sample street food at Tainan Flower Night Market before exploring Taichung's National Taichung Theater and Rainbow Village
Frequency
59 times per day
Popular Trains
Tainan
Taiwan
46m
Taichung
Taiwan
Travel from Tainan to Taibao by THSR to visit the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum or transfer to the Alishan Forest Railway in Chiayi.
Frequency
51 times per day
Popular Trains
Tainan
Taiwan
17m
Taibao
Taiwan
Travel from Tainan to Zhubei by train. Visit Tainan's Anping Fort and Chihkan Tower, then head to Zhubei for access to Hsinchu Science Park and local night markets
Frequency
45 times per day
Popular Trains
Tainan
Taiwan
1h 15m
Zhubei
Taiwan
Travel from Tainan to New Taipei by HSR or TRA to visit Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark and the historic sites of Tainan's Anping Fort
Frequency
54 times per day
Popular Trains
Tainan
Taiwan
1h 37m
New Taipei
Taiwan
Travel from Tainan to Huwei by regional TRA and visit the Huwei Sugar Refinery Museum or explore Tainan's Chihkan Tower and Anping Old Fort
Frequency
21 times per day
Popular Trains
Tainan
Taiwan
30m
Huwei
Taiwan
Travel from Tainan to Houlong by regional train and visit the Miaoli coastal parks or explore Houlong's Nanliao fishing port and beachside trails
Frequency
16 times per day
Popular Trains
Tainan
Taiwan
1h 13m
Houlong
Taiwan
Travel from Tainan to Tianzhong by TRA train and visit the historic Confucius Temple in Tainan or the rural rice fields and local temples near Tianzhong
Frequency
21 times per day
Popular Trains
Tainan
Taiwan
40m
Tianzhong
Taiwan
Tainan Major Train Stations
Tainan has several rail stations with separate roles. Tainan Station is the main Taiwan Railway station in the city center, used by local, regional, and intercity trains on the Western Trunk Line. THSR Tainan Station in Guiren District serves Taiwan High Speed Rail trains on the island's north-south high-speed corridor. Shalun Station links THSR Tainan Station with Taiwan Railway services on the Shalun Line, supporting transfers between the high-speed station and central Tainan. Bao'an, Yongkang, and Daqiao are additional Taiwan Railway stations used for local travel within the Tainan area. 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.