Day trip from Taipei to Chiayi City
Chiayi City lies 206 km (128 mi) south-west of Taipei, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 206 km (128 mi) apart, Chiayi City is a realistic day trip from Taipei: about 3 h 21 min each way by road.
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| Taipei | Chiayi City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan | Taiwan |
| Population | 7.9 million | 263,188 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
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Staying in Chiayi City
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Common questions
How far is Chiayi City from Taipei?
206 km (128 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Taipei; by road roughly 252 km (156 mi).
How long does it take to get from Taipei to Chiayi City by road?
About 3 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Taipei and Chiayi City?
No, both are on Asia/Taipei at the moment.
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.