Just landed? Here's every transport option from TPE to the city, with real prices, travel times, and an honest pick for each traveller type.
Compare all options side by side — from the fastest MRT Express to the most comfortable private transfer.
Departs from T1 and T2. Buy ticket at the station or use EasyCard. Luggage racks available on board.
Stops include Xinzhuang, Luzhou, and Zhonghe. EasyCard accepted. More departures than the Express.
Stops at Minquan W. Rd, Zhongxiao Fuxing, Taipei Main Station, and Songshan Airport. Buy ticket on the bus or at the stop.
Metered taxis queue at the arrivals exit. A freeway surcharge of NT$50 applies. Negotiate only at fixed-rate counters inside the terminal.
Driver holds a name sign at arrivals. Price is fixed — no surprises. Great for families, seniors, or late-night arrivals.
Take the Airport MRT to Taoyuan HSR Station (桃園), then board the High Speed Rail. Not efficient for Taipei city — better for Taichung or Tainan.
Pre-book a private transfer from Taoyuan Airport — meet your driver at arrivals, no queuing, no meter surprises.
Browse Transfers on Klook →The right choice of transport sets the tone for your whole trip.
The Airport MRT Express drops you at Taipei Main Station in 35 minutes — faster than any taxi in rush hour.
Private transfers and taxis take all your bags door-to-door — no stairs, no squeezing onto a platform.
Bus 1819 runs 24 hours — the reliable choice for red-eye flights when the MRT has already stopped.
→ Airport MRT Commuter or Bus 1819
→ Private Transfer or Taxi (split cost)
→ Airport MRT Express
The Airport MRT Express Train is the fastest — it reaches Taipei Main Station in just 35 minutes, with no intermediate stops.
Yes. Bus 1819 runs 24 hours a day from both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, stopping at Taipei Main Station and several other city-centre locations. Fare is NT$135–140.
A metered taxi from Taoyuan Airport to central Taipei typically costs NT$1,100–1,500. A freeway surcharge of NT$50 applies on top of the meter.
Yes. EasyCard is accepted on both the Express and Commuter lines. You can buy and load one at the Airport MRT station inside the arrivals hall.
Bus 1819 is your best friend for late-night arrivals — it runs 24 hours. Alternatively, pre-book a private transfer so a driver is waiting for you no matter what time you land.
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