Buses to Taipei
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Taipei, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei to Zhubei | Taiwan | 57 km (36 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Taipei to Hsinchu | Taiwan | 63 km (39 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Taipei to Toufen | Taiwan | 74 km (46 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Taipei to Taichung | Taiwan | 132 km (82 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Taipei to Chang-hua | Taiwan | 146 km (91 mi) | about 2 h 52 min |
| Taipei to Changhua | Taiwan | 147 km (92 mi) | about 2 h 54 min |
| Taipei to Nantou | Taiwan | 154 km (95 mi) | about 3 h |
| Taipei to Yuanlin | Taiwan | 155 km (96 mi) | about 3 h 2 min |
| Taipei to Douliu | Taiwan | 180 km (112 mi) | about 3 h 28 min |
| Taipei to Chiayi City | Taiwan | 206 km (128 mi) | about 3 h 57 min |
| Taipei to Taitung | Taiwan | 258 km (160 mi) | about 4 h 53 min |
| Taipei to Yongkang | Taiwan | 260 km (161 mi) | about 4 h 55 min |
| Taipei to Kaohsiung | Taiwan | 298 km (185 mi) | about 5 h 35 min |
| Taipei to Tainan | Taiwan | 265 km (165 mi) | about 5 h 1 min |
| Taipei to Fengshan | Taiwan | 295 km (183 mi) | about 5 h 32 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.