Taipei Taoyuan International Airport to Taipei City Hotel

Taipei Airport Info

If arriving from overseas in Taipei, your plane will most likely arrive into Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), Taoyuan.
Taoyuan airport is about 50km away from Taipei city. By road it takes 1-1.5hrs depending on traffic and 35 mins by Taipei MRT (Train).
Taoyuan airport has 2 terminals which offer the same services like money exchange, Taxi, Bus, etc available in both terminals.

Another small local airport, SongShan (TSA), is located inside Taipei city.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) mostly serves local Taiwanese domestic destinations and a few flights from China or Japan.
Songshan Airport is easily accessible by Taxi cab or MRT.

MRT from Taoyuan Airport
(Subway/Metro Train)

By Taipei MRT (Subway/Metro train):
Taipei MRT connects the Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) both terminals to Taipei City (Taipei Station).
Taipei MRT is the fastest way to travel between Taoyuan Airport and Taipei Station.
It takes about 35-40 minutes by MRT between Taoyuan Airport and Taipei station.
From Taipei station take a taxi to your hotel or change to another MRT line to get to nearest station by your hotel.

Bus from Taoyuan Airport

By Bus:
The most inexpensive and economical way to get to Taipei city from Taoyuan airport is by bus.
Different bus companies operate different routes. These routes have drop-off points in the major city locations, some major hotels, and/or MRT (Metro) stations in Taipei City.
Please check at the Tourist Information Service Desk in the Arrival Hall in terminal 1 & 2 for the correct bus number to reach your hotel or near your hotel.

Bus information from Taoyuan Airport at Airport website.

Step 1: Take your bus from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei City
Step 2: If there is no stop at your hotel, then get down at a stop near your hotel area in Taipei City and take a taxi cab or walk the rest of the way to your hotel.

High Speed Trains from
Taoyuan Airport
to Taipei OR Kaohsiung

By High Speed Rail (HSR):
Step 1: Take a U-Bus or Taxi cab to Taoyuan High Speed Rail station (about 20 mins ride).
Step2: Buy a tickets and board the High Speed train to Taipei Main station or Zuoying Station for Kaohsiung depending on your destination.
Step 3: Take a taxi cab from your destination station or the MRT (Metro) to the nearest station by your hotel.

Taxi/Cars from Taoyuan Airport

Taxi Cab:
If you are arriving very late at night and/or have lots of luggage, catch a Taxi cab.
A taxi cab from the Taoyuan airport to the Taipei city main station will be around NT$1200, depending on traffic and your location in the city.

Private Cars:
You can book a private car through your hotel for Taoyuan airport and drop-off at your hotel.
You can also get a private car at the Airport. Private car rate starts from NT$2000 for Taipei City drop-offs.

Hotel to Airport

Check with the bellhop or concierge at your hotel for all available options from your hotel to Airport.
Based on your situation select bus, taxi cab, or private car from your Hotel to the Airport.

Taipei Airport Travel Tip

If you need help at arrival, please approach the Tourist Information Service Desk in the arrival hall located in Terminal 1 & 2 for assistance.
They can advise you on the best option to reach your hotel.
The Visitor Information Center Service representatives are very friendly and helpful.