Tainan to Taipei by train
Taipei lies 265 km (165 mi) north-east of Tainan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 32 min at the speeds typical of Taiwan rail, over roughly 324 km (201 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Tainan | Taipei | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan | Taiwan |
| Population | 1.9 million | 7.9 million |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
| Stations on record | South Tainan Station, Linsen Station | Taipei Main Station, Songshan station, Wanhua railway station |
Where to book trains from Tainan 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 Tainan?
265 km (165 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Tainan; by road roughly 324 km (201 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tainan to Taipei by train?
About 1 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tainan 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 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.