Driving from Chiayi City to Taipei
Taipei lies 206 km (128 mi) north-east of Chiayi City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 9 min without stops, over roughly 252 km (156 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chiayi City | Taipei | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan | Taiwan |
| Population | 263,188 | 7.9 million |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
Where to book car hire from Chiayi City to Taipei
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Staying in Taipei
Our booking partner lists 842 places to stay in Taipei. Of the 727 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (435), and 38 are five-star. Across 621 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 711,621 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Taipei from Chiayi City?
206 km (128 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chiayi City; by road roughly 252 km (156 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chiayi City to Taipei by car?
About 3 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chiayi City and Taipei?
No, both are on Asia/Taipei at the moment.
Where can I stay in Taipei?
Our booking partner lists 842 places to stay in Taipei, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.