From Taichung to Taoyuan, Taiwan in just 45 minutes! Taiwan’s high-speed rail was so efficient that we didn’t have to hurry back to Taipei to make our flight.

How Much is the Taiwan High Speed Rail Ticket from Taichung to Taipei?

A screenshot of the class and fare table of the Taiwan High Speed Rail with different available discounts
The THSR ticket table

Early bird discounts are available when you book ahead, but THSR tickets differ according to the type of train car you want. For us, our THSR ticket from Taichung to Taipei was only NTD 560 (about USD 18) one way, with a 20% discount.

How to Buy Taiwan High Speed Rail Tickets?

A screenshot of the Taiwan High Speed Rail Website
We booked our THSR tickets through the official website

Tip: Book ahead using Taiwan High Speed Rail’s website to get your tickets at a discount.

I booked our Taiwan High Speed Rail tickets 3 days ahead and got a 10% off. I did notice a price surge when I checked the tickets on the day. While you can definitely walk in and get a ticket, seats are not guaranteed, and you will need to check departure times.

After booking our Taiwan High Speed Rail tickets online, all I had to do was present the email confirmation with my passport, then scan the ticket. Do note that you are only allowed in an hour before your departure.

The station was huge, clean, and had plenty of seats for passengers waiting for their trains. The ride was smooth and comfortable with luggage compartments. But the seats are large enough to accommodate my medium-sized suitcase.

If you’re doing a multi-city trip in Taiwan, save time and money with Taiwan High Speed Rail!

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