2024 Taoyuan Airport to Taipei Transport Guide: MRT, Bus, Private Transfer, Taxi & Car Rental
Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport but don’t know what to ride going to Taipei? Here’s our guide to help you pick the right Taoyuan Airport to Taipei transport for you!
During our Taiwan spring trip, we already arrived past midnight so we took the airport shuttle to Taipei Main Station and walked our way to our Airbnb.
If you want to know your transfer options from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei City, read on.
What’s the best Taoyuan Airport to Taipei transfer?
There are different ways to get to Taipei from Taoyuan Airport, depending on your budget, needs, and travel preferences. We’ve listed down your options:
1. Taoyuan Airport MRT
The Taoyuan Airport MRT is probably the fastest mode of transport from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei City. The Express Train (purple) only takes 36 minutes from Terminal 1 and 39 minutes from Terminal 2 to Taipei Main Station.
- Travel time:
- Express Train: 36 mins (T1); 39 mins (T2)
- Commuter Train: 49 mins (T1); 52 mins (T2)
- Operating hours: 5.58am to 10.58pm (T1); 5.55am to 10.55pm (T2)
- Schedule: Departs every 15 mins (See Taoyuan Metro timetable)
- Fare: NT$150 (One-way fare: Taoyuan Airport to Taipei / Taipei to Taoyuan Airport)
- Where to buy tickets:
- Taoyuan Airport MRT Ticket Counter (Taoyuan Airport Terminal 1 & 2)
- Klook: Taoyuan Airport MRT Ticket
- KKday: Taoyuan Airport MRT Ticket
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Tip: Buy your Taoyuan Airport MRT tickets on Klook to get exclusive discounts. Instead of paying the regular fare of NT$150, you will only pay NT$144. Plus, you have an option to add a Taiwan SIM card for your connectivity. |
2. Airport bus
Since we already arrived past the MRT’s operating hours, we took the shared airport bus from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei Main Station. This is a more convenient way to reach Taipei, especially if you are arriving late. Several bus companies like Kuo-Kuwang Motor Transport and CitiAir Bus offer this shared airport bus service from Taoyuan to Taipei.
- Travel time: 55-80 mins (Depending on traffic condition and route)
- Operating hours: Until 2.30am (Depending on bus operator)
- Schedule: Every 30-60 mins (See Taoyuan Airport bus routes and schedules)
- Fare: NT$110 to NT$160 (One-way, depending on bus operator)
- Bus operators: Kuo-Kuang Motor Transport; CitiAir Bus; Toward You Air Bus; United Highway Bus
- Where to buy tickets:
- Taoyuan Airport bus ticket counters
- Klook: Kuo-Kuang Bus | CitiAir Bus
- KKday: Kuo-Kuang Bus | CitiAir Bus
3. Private transfer
If you are traveling in groups, we recommend that you rent a private transfer from Taoyuan Airport. You can pick different vehicle types, from 4-seater sedans to 10-seater buses.
- Travel time: 50-60 mins (depending on traffic condition and route)
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Schedule: Depends on booking arrangement
- Fare: NT$936 (4-seater sedan) to ₩4,738 (10-seater bus)
- Where to book:
4. Taxi
Taxis are available 24/7. So, if you want to get a ride from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei immediately, you always have this option. However, you should know that it’s probably the most expensive with an average fare of NT$1,200, depending on destination.
- Travel time: 50-60 mins (depending on traffic condition and route)
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Schedule: Anytime
- Fare: NT$1,200 to NT$1,500 (depending on destination)
- Where to ride: West Side (Meeting Point 26) of Taoyuan Airport T1 & T2 Arrivals Lobby
5. Car rental
If you have an international driving license and prefer more flexibility, you can rent a car in Taiwan. You can choose from different car brands including Toyota Altis, Honda Fit, and mid-sized Mercedes-Benz, to name a few.
- Travel time: 50-60 mins (depending on traffic condition and route)
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Schedule: Anytime
- Price: NT$1,648 – NT$11,000 per day (depending on car type)
- Where to rent:
Now, have you decided on what to ride from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei? Have a safe and fun trip in Taiwan!
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