Tainan to Taichung by train
Taichung lies 137 km (85 mi) north of Tainan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 47 min at the speeds typical of Taiwan rail, over roughly 167 km (104 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Tainan | Taichung | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan | Taiwan |
| Population | 1.9 million | 2.9 million |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 91 m (299 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
| Stations on record | South Tainan Station, Linsen Station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Tainan to Taichung
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Staying in Taichung
Our booking partner lists 518 places to stay in Taichung. Of the 432 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (270), and 11 are five-star. Across 319 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 460,808 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Taichung from Tainan?
137 km (85 mi) in a straight line, north of Tainan; by road roughly 167 km (104 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tainan to Taichung by train?
About 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tainan and Taichung?
No, both are on Asia/Taipei at the moment.
Where can I stay in Taichung?
Our booking partner lists 518 places to stay in Taichung, 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.