Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Taipei
Trains, buses, private transfers and taxis compared.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits about 40 km from Taipei. Every option below is priced in AUD so you can compare it against what a taxi would cost you at home.
| Option | Price (AUD) | Journey time | Frequency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private airport transfer Fixed price, booked ahead. |
~$62 | Varies | On demand | Door to door |
| Airport bus 1819 Runs 24 hours to Taipei Main Station, which the MRT does not. |
~$6 | 55-80 min | Every 20 min | Direct |
| Taoyuan Airport MRT (express) Cheapest Fastest Purple express trains run direct to Taipei Main Station. The blue commuter trains take 50 minutes for the same fare. |
~$8 | 35 min | Every 15 min | Direct |
| Taxi Around NT$1,100-1,300 metered. The airport is 40km from the city. |
~$55 | 40-60 min | On demand | Door to door |
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Cheapest option: Airport bus 1819 at around $6. Fastest: Taoyuan Airport MRT (express).
Other airports in Taiwan
Taipei Songshan Airport, Taipei - 6 km from the centre
Kaohsiung International Airport, Kaohsiung - 9 km from the centre
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How these comparisons are made
Routes, operators, journey times and fares come from the operators' own published timetables and pricing, compared in AUD. Public transport options are listed alongside bookable transfers because the train is often the honest answer - and where a booking platform is listed, it's one Jamie has personally booked through. Read the full editorial policy.
Taiwan airport transfer FAQs
Can I drink the tap water in Taiwan?
Locals boil it first, mostly because of old building pipes rather than the treated supply. Filtered water stations are everywhere - metro stations, convenience stores, hotels - so a refillable bottle is still the right call.
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