Tainan to New Taipei City by train
New Taipei City lies 263 km (163 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 31 min at the speeds typical of Taiwan rail, over roughly 320 km (199 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Tainan | New Taipei City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan | Taiwan |
| Population | 1.9 million | 4 million |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
| Stations on record | South Tainan Station, Linsen Station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Tainan to New Taipei City
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Staying in New Taipei City
Our booking partner lists 142 places to stay in New Taipei City. Of the 140 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (96). Across 31 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 3,788 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is New Taipei City from Tainan?
263 km (163 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Tainan; by road roughly 320 km (199 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tainan to New Taipei City by train?
About 1 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tainan and New Taipei City?
No, both are on Asia/Taipei at the moment.
Where can I stay in New Taipei City?
Our booking partner lists 142 places to stay in New Taipei City, 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 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.