Trains to Taipei
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 11 railway stations in Taipei: Taipei Main Station, Songshan station, Wanhua railway station, Simen Emergency Halt Station, Huashan Station, Dadaocheng Station, Wangchia Miao Station, Seibinkaisha-Mae Station, Chang-an Station, Xinbeitou Historic Station, Kuichiang Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Taipei
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei to Hsinchu | Taiwan | 63 km (39 mi) | about 22 min |
| Taipei to Taichung | Taiwan | 132 km (82 mi) | about 46 min |
| Taipei to Chang-hua | Taiwan | 146 km (91 mi) | about 50 min |
| Taipei to Douliu | Taiwan | 180 km (112 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Taipei to Tainan | Taiwan | 265 km (165 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Taipei to Kaohsiung | Taiwan | 298 km (185 mi) | about 1 h 43 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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Common questions
Which railway stations does Taipei have?
Taipei Main Station, Songshan station, Wanhua railway station, Simen Emergency Halt Station, Huashan Station, Dadaocheng Station and others.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.