1h 51m, Direct
06:49
TaoyuanTaoYuan
08:40
KaohsiungZuoYing
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Trains to and from Taoyuan - Info and Tickets
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First train
06:49
Last train
22:41
Travel duration
1h 40m
Daily departures
49
Departure station
Taoyuan
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Kaohsiung
Ticket price
from $42
Fastest trip
1h 24m
Longest trip
1h 51m
Trains to and from Taoyuan
Inbound trains reach Taoyuan through different stations depending on the operator. THSR services from Taipei arrive at THSR Taoyuan Station in around 20 minutes, while trains from Hsinchu reach the same station in about 10 minutes. High-speed services from Taichung arrive in roughly 35 to 40 minutes, from Tainan in around 1h20m, and from Zuoying in about 1h35m. Taiwan Railway trains from Taipei arrive at central Taoyuan Station in around 35 to 45 minutes, and services from Keelung usually take about 1h20m. Airport rail services bring passengers from Taoyuan International Airport to THSR Taoyuan Station in a short local ride.
Visiting Taoyuan
Taoyuan is a key rail hub in northern Taiwan, positioned between Taipei, Hsinchu, and Taoyuan International Airport. The city uses several passenger stations rather than one single terminal, with Taiwan High Speed Rail serving THSR Taoyuan Station and Taiwan Railway Corporation serving conventional rail stations such as Taoyuan Station and Zhongli Station.
Trains from Taoyuan include THSR high-speed services on Taiwan's western corridor, Taiwan Railway intercity and regional trains on the West Coast Main Line, and airport rail services linking the airport area with Taipei and central Taoyuan districts. THSR Taoyuan Station is the main high-speed train station, while Taoyuan Station handles conventional trains in the city center.
Rail routes from Taoyuan run northeast toward Taipei and Keelung, southwest toward Hsinchu, Miaoli, Taichung, Tainan, and Zuoying, and locally toward Zhongli and the airport area. Train tickets for Taoyuan may involve different stations depending on the operator and route. Book trains from and to Taoyuan online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Taoyuan
From THSR Taoyuan Station, Taiwan High Speed Rail runs northeast toward Taipei and southwest along Taiwan's west coast corridor. Major high-speed destinations include Hsinchu, Miaoli, Taichung, Chiayi, Tainan, and Zuoying, with onward local connections available at several THSR stations.
From Taoyuan Station and Zhongli Station, Taiwan Railway Corporation operates conventional intercity and regional trains on the West Coast Main Line. These services link Taoyuan with Taipei, Keelung, Hsinchu, Miaoli, and other western Taiwan cities. Airport rail services connect the THSR station area with Taoyuan International Airport and Taipei Main Station for flight and rail transfers.
Taoyuan
Taoyuan - A major transportation hub in northern Taiwan, home to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and multiple rail connections. Local attractions include Dasi Old Street and the Window on China theme park.
TaoYuan
Station
1h 40m
Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung - Taiwan's largest southern port city with cultural sites like the Pier-2 Art Center and Lotus Pond. Major rail access includes Zuoying (THSR) and Kaohsiung Main Station for TRA services.
ZuoYing
StationTrain Operators Serving Taoyuan
Taiwan High Speed Rail operates high-speed trains from THSR Taoyuan Station on the western corridor. Taiwan Railway Corporation runs conventional intercity, express, and local trains through Taoyuan Station, Zhongli Station, and other city stops. Taoyuan Mass Rapid Transit Corporation operates the airport rail service between Taoyuan International Airport, THSR Taoyuan Station, and Taipei. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators and related Taoyuan rail services.
Destinations from Taoyuan
Rail service types from Taoyuan stations
High-speed services: Taiwan High Speed Rail from THSR Taoyuan Station to Taipei, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan, and Zuoying on the western high-speed corridor. Conventional intercity services: Taiwan Railway Corporation trains from Taoyuan Station and Zhongli Station toward Taipei, Keelung, Hsinchu, and Miaoli. Regional services: Taiwan Railway local trains serve shorter trips within northern Taiwan and between Taoyuan city districts. Airport rail services: the airport rail line links Taoyuan International Airport, THSR Taoyuan Station, and Taipei Main Station.
Travel from Taoyuan to Kaohsiung by high-speed rail or conventional train and visit the Liuhe Night Market, Pier-2 Art Center, and the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum
Frequency
49 times per day
Popular Trains
Taoyuan
Taiwan
1h 40m
Kaohsiung
Taiwan
Travel from Taoyuan to Taichung by Taiwan High Speed Rail and access attractions such as the Rainbow Village and the National Museum of Natural Science
Frequency
57 times per day
Popular Trains
Taoyuan
Taiwan
38m
Taichung
Taiwan
Travel from Taoyuan to Tainan by THSR or conventional rail and visit Chimei Museum, Anping Old Fort, and Tainan's historic temples
Frequency
49 times per day
Popular Trains
Taoyuan
Taiwan
1h 27m
Tainan
Taiwan
Travel from Taoyuan to Taibao by train and visit Chiayi's cultural sites, including Chiayi Park and the historic Alishan Forest Railway gateway
Frequency
49 times per day
Popular Trains
Taoyuan
Taiwan
1h 9m
Taibao
Taiwan
Travel from Taoyuan to Taipei by regional or high-speed rail and visit Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and the Ningxia Night Market
Frequency
112 times per day
Popular Trains
Taoyuan
Taiwan
25m
Taipei
Taiwan
Travel from Taoyuan to Zhubei by intercity train and visit Hsinchu Science Park or stroll the waterfront at Zhubei's riverside parks
Frequency
51 times per day
Popular Trains
Taoyuan
Taiwan
10m
Zhubei
Taiwan
Travel from Taoyuan to Houlong by regional train and visit the historic Miaoli coast, including Qingshui Cliff viewpoints and local seafood markets
Frequency
24 times per day
Popular Trains
Taoyuan
Taiwan
22m
Houlong
Taiwan
Travel from Taoyuan to Huwei by TRA services and visit the Huwei Sugar Factory Museum or local temples in Yunlin County
Frequency
21 times per day
Popular Trains
Taoyuan
Taiwan
1h 3m
Huwei
Taiwan
Travel from Taoyuan to New Taipei by THSR and explore the Banqiao district or the cultural heritage of the Lin Family Mansion and Garden.
Frequency
53 times per day
Popular Trains
Taoyuan
Taiwan
11m
New Taipei
Taiwan
Travel from Taoyuan to Tianzhong by regional or intercity train and visit the Lukang Old Street area and local temples near Changhua County
Frequency
21 times per day
Popular Trains
Taoyuan
Taiwan
51m
Tianzhong
Taiwan
Taoyuan Major Train Stations
Taoyuan has several rail stations with separate roles. THSR Taoyuan Station in Qingpu is the city's high-speed rail stop, used by Taiwan High Speed Rail services on the western corridor. Taoyuan Station is the central Taiwan Railway station for conventional intercity and regional trains. Zhongli Station is another major Taiwan Railway stop in southern Taoyuan, serving local and intercity movements along the West Coast Main Line. Neili Station and other suburban stops support shorter regional trips within Taoyuan. The airport rail line links THSR Taoyuan Station with Taoyuan International Airport and central Taipei, helping passengers transfer between high-speed rail and flights. 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.