Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Taipei
The Taoyuan Airport MRT express train reaches Taipei Main Station in about 35–40 minutes and is the easiest way in. Airport buses are slightly cheaper and run through the night.
Best for most people: Metro. The Airport MRT express is fast, frequent and ends at Taipei Main Station, the hub for the metro and high-speed rail.
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| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| metro Taoyuan Airport MRT, purple express train from Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 to Taipei Main Station (A1) | about 35–40 min | every 15 min (express) | about NT$150 | about 06:00–23:30 | Pay with an EasyCard, a token or contactless card. Commuter trains stop everywhere and are slower. |
| bus Kuo-Kuang 1819 bus from the bus area at both terminals to Taipei Main Station | about 50–70 min | every 15–20 min, less at night | about NT$140–150 | 24 h | Other airport bus routes serve different districts; check the bus counter. |
| taxi Official taxi rank outside Arrivals | about 40–60 min | about NT$1,000–1,300 by meter | 24 h | Expressway tolls may be added. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Other airports
- Taipei Songshan (TSA), inside the city, used for some regional flights to Japan, Korea and mainland China; it has its own MRT station on the Brown line.
Tips
- Buy an EasyCard at the airport: it works on the Airport MRT, the city MRT, buses and convenience stores.
- Express trains have luggage racks; commuter trains on the same line take longer.
- Late arrivals can use the 24-hour 1819 bus to Taipei Main Station.
- Taxis are metered and honest in general; have your hotel address written in Chinese.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei?
A metered taxi from Taoyuan Airport to central Taipei usually costs about NT$1,000 to NT$1,300, depending on traffic and your exact destination. The fare is for the car, so it can be reasonable for a group. Take a taxi from the official rank outside Arrivals and show the driver your hotel address in Chinese.
Is there a train at night?
The Taoyuan Airport MRT runs from about 06:00 until about 23:30, so it does not operate overnight. If you land late, the Kuo-Kuang 1819 bus to Taipei Main Station runs 24 hours a day, though less frequently at night. Taxis are also available around the clock.
How long does it take to get to Taipei Main Station?
The express train on the Taoyuan Airport MRT takes about 35 to 40 minutes from Terminal 1 or 2 to Taipei Main Station. The commuter train on the same line is slower because it stops at every station. Airport buses take about 50 to 70 minutes and a taxi about 40 to 60 minutes.
Can I pay by card?
Yes. The Airport MRT accepts EasyCard and contactless bank cards at the gates, and tokens can be bought by card or cash at machines. Airport buses accept EasyCard or cash. Many Taipei taxis accept EasyCard or cards, but not all, so keep some cash in New Taiwan dollars.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.