Chances are that one of the first things that will be on your mind after landing at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport will be to find transportation to transit to your next destination, which may or may not be Taipei City. Book a hotel near Taoyuan International Airport! First, understand this: Traveling from Taoyuan International Airport […]
Transportation
Taiwan Bus Travel
One of the first things you’ll realize when you get to Taiwan is the incredible amount of buses on the roads. They are ideal if you’re looking for a cheap (the cheapest) way to travel in Taiwan. Frequent, affordable, and extremely comfy (most have fat armchair-style seats), they’ll take you almost anywhere around the island. […]
Taiwan Scooter Travel
Travel Around Taiwan by Scooter / Motorbike If you can get your hands on a scooter or a motorbike, do it! Traveling in Taiwan on two wheels is pure heaven. Sure, it comes with some danger, but the rewards are worth it! In the cities, you can visit more attractions in less time and in […]
Travel From Taipei to Taichung
Traveling between Taipei (in the northern part of Taiwan) and Taichung (in central Taiwan) is cheap, safe, and fast. The distance between the two cities is 138 kilometers (86 miles). Taipei to Taichung by Bus Approx. travel time: 2.5 hours Approx. cost: NT$250 The most convenient place to catch a bus is at the big […]
Travel from Taipei to Hualien
Getting to Hualien City from Taipei is easy! Follow these tips… The bad news if you’re traveling from Taipei to Hualien is that the High-Speed Rail (HSR) doesn’t have a line (yet) along the East Coast of Taiwan. The good news is that the TRA has fast, comfortable, clean, modern trains that connect Taiwan’s capital […]
Taipei MRT Guide & Map
Travel around Taipei by subway (metro)! The Taipei MRT is the most convenient way to get around Taiwan’s capital city. The Taipei metro is both cheap and easy to use. The Taipei MRT system has been one of the distinctive characteristics of Taipei’s development. Be sure to pick up an MRT and tourist map as […]
Taipei Metro (MRT / Subway)
Taipei Metro information for travelers. Understand how to use the subway in Taiwan’s capital city. See where the main stations are on our MRT map, and check fares. Why you’ll love the MRT in Taipei Getting around a city where you can’t speak or read the local language is usually quite a challenge. But thanks […]
Taiwan High Speed Rail – HSR
Make your life easier – understand how to travel by high speed train (HSR) around Taiwan! Safe, easy, convenient! Taipei HSR Travel Time and Fare The following fares are for non-reserved seats / reserved / business class in NT$ from Taipei City to other destinations in Taiwan: Taipei to Nangang: 10 minutes; 35/40/260$ Taipei to Banqiao: 10 minutes; […]
Taichung Travel & Transport – Bus, Train, HSR
This page is about Taichung travel and transportation – I will show you how to travel to other destinations around Taiwan by bus, train, and HSR. This topic can be somewhat complicated as there are many stations around the city and most signs are still only in Chinese for buses. Basic Info & Orientation Taichung TRA […]
Travel from Kaohsiung to Kenting by Express Bus
On this page, you’ll find all the information you need to travel from Kaohsiung City to Kenting National Park and the Kenting beaches by public bus. Kaohsiung to Kenting = No Train or HSR! As you’ve probably realized by now if you’ve looked at a map of Taiwan, both the high-speed rail (HSR) and normal […]
International Airports in Taiwan
Find out what are the main Taiwanese Airports around Formosa! Information About International Airports in Taiwan The modestly-sized island that is Taiwan contains altogether no more than about ten or so airports. Within that range, technically-speaking, only four can legitimately be considered “international”. The biggest and most wide-ranging is Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, about 50km southwest […]
Getting to Taiwan
For cheap tickets to Taipei, Taiwan, contact Elizabeth Travel Agency. She has been my travel agent since 2000 and she’s really good! Let her know you want to get to Taiwan on this page, and she’ll give you a quote for your plane ticket. Getting to Taiwan by Plane Because Formosa is an island, you will […]
Cheap Flights to Taipei
The first place you should check if you’re looking for cheap flights to Taipei City, in Taiwan, is CheapoAir.com. They have the most affordable airfares for Taipei and their system is reliable and easy to use. This is the website I use all the time and I’ve always been satisfied. Things to consider when looking for […]
Travel in Taiwan – Transportation Guide
Understand how to get around Taiwan by train, bus, air, HSR, scooter, car! Traveling around Taiwan can either be a breeze or a real pain in the neck. Public transport between the big cities that dot the west and east coasts (Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Taidong, Hualien) is cheap, comfortable, organized and punctual. It’s actually more […]