Taipei to Hsinchu by train
Hsinchu lies 63 km (39 mi) south-west of Taipei, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 22 min at the speeds typical of Taiwan rail, over roughly 77 km (48 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Taipei | Hsinchu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan | Taiwan |
| Population | 7.9 million | 453,536 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
| Stations on record | Taipei Main Station, Songshan station, Wanhua railway station | Hsinchu TRA station, Xin Zhuang Station, Xiangshan Station |
Where to book trains from Taipei to Hsinchu
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Staying in Hsinchu
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Common questions
How far is Hsinchu from Taipei?
63 km (39 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Taipei; by road roughly 77 km (48 mi).
How long does it take to get from Taipei to Hsinchu by train?
About 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Taipei and Hsinchu?
No, both are on Asia/Taipei at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hsinchu?
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Hsinchu, 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.