Taiwanese Railway
Taiwan is home to dozens of remarkable cities that you can find on the travel bucket list of any Asia-travel enthusiast. Luckily, visiting them all during one holiday is not just possible, it's really easy. The country boasts a well-spread railway network, consisting of regular lines and high-speed rail, running along the west coast of the island. You can get pretty much anywhere on a train, enjoying the views over Taiwan's remarkable nature along the way. Impeccable service and great onboard amenities on Taiwanese trains will ensure a worry-free trip for you. The railway stations in Taiwan are generally located in the city centers, making it very easy to get around upon arrival.

Overall length of Taiwan railways: 2,025 km

Types of Taiwanese trains: local and intercity trains

Number of Taiwan high-speed routes sold on Rail Ninja: 8+

Fastest train of Taiwan rail: 300 km/h
Top Choices for Taiwan Travel
THSR Bullet Trains
Without any doubt, if your destination is located somewhere on the west coast of Taiwan, you can't find a more comfortable way to get there than a THSR train. Although the high-speed railway in Taiwan was built not so long ago, it's already about 350 km (220 mi) long and is constantly expanding. The high-speed trains that run along the railway line are rather similar to the world-famous Shinkansen in Japan. And we are not talking only about the appearance. THSR trains also provide unmatched comfort during the journey, equipped with 180-degree rotatable seating in both travel classes and offering electric sockets and free snacks in Business Class.
Populære Taiwan ruter
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Taipei316 kmTainanTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Tainan316 kmTaipeiTog per dag: 18|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Taichung158 kmTainanTog per dag: 19|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Tainan158 kmTaichungTog per dag: 19|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Zuoying33 kmTainanTog per dag: 19|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Tainan33 kmZuoyingTog per dag: 20|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Taipei345 kmZuoyingTog per dag: 15|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Zuoying345 kmTaipeiTog per dag: 13|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Taipei165 kmTaichungTog per dag: 15|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Taichung165 kmTaipeiTog per dag: 14|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Hsinchu34 kmMiaoliTog per dag: 15|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Miaoli34 kmHsinchuTog per dag: 15|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Taipei6 kmBanqiaoTog per dag: 33|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Banqiao6 kmTaipeiTog per dag: 31|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Taipei213 kmYunlinTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Yunlin213 kmTaipeiTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Taipei170 kmChanghuaTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Taipei270 kmChiayiTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Chiayi270 kmTaipeiTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Changhua170 kmTaipeiTog per dag: 18|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Taichung132 kmTaoyuanTog per dag: 18|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Taoyuan132 kmTaichungTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Hsinchu238 kmTainanTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Tainan238 kmHsinchuTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Taichung149 kmBanqiaoTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Banqiao149 kmTaichungTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Tainan279 kmTaoyuanTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Taoyuan279 kmTainanTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Taoyuan281 kmChiayiTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Chiayi281 kmTaoyuanTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Hsinchu94 kmTaichungTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Yunlin155 kmHsinchuTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Taichung94 kmHsinchuTog per dag: 18|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Hsinchu155 kmYunlinTog per dag: 15|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Taoyuan160 kmChanghuaTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Changhua160 kmTaoyuanTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Taichung93 kmChiayiTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Changhua18 kmTaichungTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Chiayi93 kmTaichungTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Taichung18 kmChanghuaTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Yunlin68 kmTaichungTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Taichung68 kmYunlinTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Taipei30 kmTaoyuanTog per dag: 24|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Taoyuan30 kmTaipeiTog per dag: 24|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Taipei79 kmHsinchuTog per dag: 20|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
Hsinchu79 kmTaipeiTog per dag: 27|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Taipei316 kmTainanTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Tainan316 kmTaipeiTog per dag: 18|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Taichung158 kmTainanTog per dag: 19|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Tainan158 kmTaichungTog per dag: 19|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Zuoying33 kmTainanTog per dag: 19|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Tainan33 kmZuoyingTog per dag: 20|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Taipei345 kmZuoyingTog per dag: 15|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Zuoying345 kmTaipeiTog per dag: 13|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Taipei165 kmTaichungTog per dag: 15|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Taichung165 kmTaipeiTog per dag: 14|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Hsinchu34 kmMiaoliTog per dag: 15|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Miaoli34 kmHsinchuTog per dag: 15|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Taipei6 kmBanqiaoTog per dag: 33|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Banqiao6 kmTaipeiTog per dag: 31|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Taipei213 kmYunlinTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Yunlin213 kmTaipeiTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Taipei170 kmChanghuaTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Taipei270 kmChiayiTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Chiayi270 kmTaipeiTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Changhua170 kmTaipeiTog per dag: 18|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Taichung132 kmTaoyuanTog per dag: 18|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Taoyuan132 kmTaichungTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Hsinchu238 kmTainanTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Tainan238 kmHsinchuTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Taichung149 kmBanqiaoTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Banqiao149 kmTaichungTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Tainan279 kmTaoyuanTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Taoyuan279 kmTainanTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Taoyuan281 kmChiayiTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Chiayi281 kmTaoyuanTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Hsinchu94 kmTaichungTog per dag: 17|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Yunlin155 kmHsinchuTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Taichung94 kmHsinchuTog per dag: 18|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Hsinchu155 kmYunlinTog per dag: 15|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Taoyuan160 kmChanghuaTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Changhua160 kmTaoyuanTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Taichung93 kmChiayiTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Changhua18 kmTaichungTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Chiayi93 kmTaichungTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Taichung18 kmChanghuaTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Yunlin68 kmTaichungTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Taichung68 kmYunlinTog per dag: 16|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Taipei30 kmTaoyuanTog per dag: 24|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Taoyuan30 kmTaipeiTog per dag: 24|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
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Taipei79 kmHsinchuTog per dag: 20|Populære tog:
Taiwan HSR
Hsinchu79 kmTaipeiTog per dag: 27|Populære tog:Taiwan HSR
FAQ
Tips on Train Travel in Taiwan
Who built Taiwan high-speed rail?
The THSRC, a big private company, built and now owns the Taiwanese high-speed railway.
Is it allowed to eat on Taiwanese trains?
Sure, feel free to have a snack during the journey. The high-speed trains in Taiwan offer to buy delicious breakfast boxes, quick snacks, and drinks onboard, but you are also welcome to bring your own food on a train.
How far in advance can you buy Taiwan rail tickets?
If you want to buy the ticket in person at the station, you have a window of 12 days before departure to do that. If you decide to book your tickets with us online, you can purchase them for up to 2 years prior to the planned trip.