About Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR)
Taiwan High Speed Rail is the most important transportation in the west, running along the west coast of Taiwan at a speed of up to 300 km/h. The safety and convenience of the high-speed rail has turned southern and northern Taiwan into a one-day living circle. Now you can travel from Taipei to Kaohsiung in the morning and take the high-speed rail back home in the evening.
Taiwan High Speed Rail currently has the following stations: Nangang, Taipei, Banqiao, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli, Taichung, Changhua, Yunlin, Chiayi, Tainan and Zuoying, a total of 12 stations. How to bookTaiwan High Speed Rail tickets?
Key THSR Stations
Taipei Station (North) – Main station in the capital, where you can board the high-speed trains.
Banqiao Station – In New Taipei City, a convenient stop for those near the western part of Taipei.
Taoyuan Station – Close to Taoyuan Airport, ideal for travelers arriving in Taiwan.
Hsinchu Station – A tech hub with a stop along the way to the central part of Taiwan.
Taichung Station – Located in central Taiwan, great for exploring the city and surrounding areas.
Tainan Station – Near Taiwan’s oldest city, known for its historical attractions.
Kaohsiung Station (South) – The last stop in southern Taiwan, close to attractions like the Love River and Cijin Island.
Taiwan High Speed Rail Map
THSR Discounts or Buy 1 Get 1 on klook
Book Taiwan High Speed Rail Ticket
Discounts or Buy 1 Get 1 for Adults – Promo Code [G02TAIWAN] for non-Taiwanese
Children over the age of 6 years and under 12 years old may purchase the child ticket. Children under 6 years old who do not occupy a seat are not required to purchase a ticket, but those who would like to occupy a seat will have to purchase a ticket.
Buy one get one free is already half price, which is cheaper than children’s tickets, so you can just buy the tickets using the buy one get one free deal. Because Klook promotions change frequently, you can compare the two booking systems. Taiwan High Speed Rail Joint Ticket
Taiwan High Speed Rail Schedule
Taiwan High Speed Rail Schedule
After Purchasing Tickets, You Must Reserve Seats
All tickets must be redeemed at one time; partial redemption is not allowed. After you purchase your ticket from the link above, you need to go to Taiwan High Speed Rail website to to reserve a seat. You have to wait a day (After midnight Taiwan time zone) before you can start making reservations. You will receive a confirmation from klook. They will provide detailed information.
Please follow the reservation process shown below to go to the to book your seat online, and collect your physical ticket at the Taiwan High Speed Rail ticket counter.
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Bring a ID and Exchange for a Physical Ticket
Once you have completed your seat reservation you will be given a reservation code. You need to bring a valid identification to the station to exchange for a physical ticket.
Reminder
You must redeem and reserve your seat within 89 days from the day after purchase. You can reserve seats up to 29 days in advance. For example, if the redemption date is Monday, August 5, 2024, you can book up to Monday, September 2, 2024.
Reservations are required to board a train.
The information on this website is for reference only. Please refer to the official website for correct information.
Taiwan High Speed Rail Joint Ticket
This is a different way to buy tickets. Locals can also buy tickets using this system, so the discount is not very good.
■ Taiwan High Speed Rail Joint Ticket Discounts
Pick up your tickets from the ticket counter/machine at least 1 hour before departure. You can also collect your tickets in advance from an ibon or FamiPort machine.
other option: Book Your Discounted Tickets in advance (klook)
■ (Taiwan Pass) HSR + MRT + Taiwan Tourist Shuttle
■ Taiwan High Speed Rail Day Pass
■ (Taiwan Pass) Taiwan Railways + MRT + Taiwan Tourist Shuttle
Travel Tips for THSR
Travel Time: Check the THSR timetable to plan your journey. Train schedules are available on the official website and mobile app.
Stations at Major Hubs: Stations like Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Taichung are well-connected to MRTs and bus networks, so you can easily transfer to other destinations within the city.
Luggage: There’s ample space for small to medium-sized luggage. Larger items, like oversized suitcases, may need to be checked in at the station’s baggage service.
Language: Most signs at the stations and on the trains are in both Chinese and English, and staff at the major stations can assist you in English.
Peak Travel Times: Weekends, public holidays, and the Chinese New Year period tend to be busy times for travel. It’s a good idea to book in advance during these times.
Where can I buy High Speed Rail tickets?
Online: You can buy tickets on the official Taiwan High-Speed Rail website or use the THSR mobile app. Tickets can be purchased up to 28 days in advance.
At any HSR Station: Tickets can also be bought at ticket machines or counters in the station.
On the T Express app: Taiwan High Speed Rail T Express Mobile Ticketing Service. It is only option for e-tickets.
On Klook: Book Taiwan High Speed Rail
How to book Taiwan High Speed Rail tickets?
Travel Pass: The Taiwan High-Speed Rail Pass is a great option if you’re planning to take multiple trips on the THSR. It provides unlimited rides within a specific period (e.g., 3 days, 5 days) and can be a cost-effective choice.
When to book Taiwan High-Speed Rail?
Tickets are available to book 29 days up to 1 hour prior to scheduled time of departure. Furthermore, when the advance booking date falls on a Friday or Saturday, it will be extended to the Sunday after. If the period opens for booking adjusted due to force majeure, THSRC will make additional announcements.
How long is the High speed train from Taipei to Kaohsiung?
You can travel from Taipei to Kaohsiung by Taiwan High-Speed Rail as fast as 1h 34m, with tickets starting from just USD$45. For most days, the earliest departure is 06:15 and the latest is 22:16.
Can I bring luggage on Taiwan High Speed Rail?
Luggage storage area: There is at least one large luggage storage area in each car for passengers to place their large suitcases. It is recommended to place small luggage in front of your seat or on the luggage rack above the seats.
How to Get from THSR Stations to Popular Destinations
Taiwan High Speed Rail has its own station. Among them, only Taipei Main Station is located in the city center, and the rest are located outside the city center. On the other hand, Taiwan Railways trains stop in the city center. This means that once you arrive in a HSR destination city, you will usually need additional travel time to get from the HSR station to your city centre destination, incurring additional costs. My suggestion is to check if the HSR plus transfer time is actually faster.
Taipei: Once at Taipei Station, you can easily access the Taipei MRT to explore the city.
Kaohsiung: The Kaohsiung MRT is accessible from the THSR station, making it easy to travel to other parts of the city.
Taichung and other cities: You can take a bus or a taxi from THSR Station to get to the city center or other tourist destinations like Sun Moon Lake.
What time does the Taiwan High Speed Rail open?
High-speed rail general business hours 06:00 ~ 24:00 (This depends on the earliest and latest times of the high-speed rail, as well as the times of holiday overtime trains.)
Taipei High Speed Rail Station
No. 3, Beiping West Road, Taipei City
Opening hours: 06:00 ~ 24:00
Passengers can transfer from Taipei High Speed Rail Station to Taiwan Railway (Taipei Main Station), Taipei Metro, Airport Metro and buses to other locations.
Nangang High Speed Railway Station
No. 313, Section 1, Nangang Road, Nangang District, Taipei City
Opening hours: 05:50 ~ 00:05
Passengers can transfer from Nangang High Speed Rail Station to Taiwan Railways (Nangang Station), MRT and buses to other places.
Banqiao High Speed Rail Station
No. 7, Section 2, Xianmin Boulevard, Banqiao District, New Taipei City
Opening hours: 06:00 ~ 24:00
Passengers can transfer from Banqiao High Speed Rail Station to Taiwan Railways (Banqiao Station), MRT and buses to other places.
Taoyuan High Speed Rail Station
No. 6, Section 1, Gaotie North Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City
Opening hours: 06:20 ~ 23:45
Passengers can transfer to the Airport MRT and buses from Taoyuan High Speed Rail Station to other locations.
Hsinchu High Speed Rail Station
No. 6, Gaotie 7th Road, Zhubei City, Hsinchu County
Opening hours: 06:15 ~ 23:45
Passengers can transfer to Taiwan Railways (Liujia Train Station) and buses from Hsinchu High Speed Rail Station to other locations.
Taichung High Speed Rail Station
No. 8, Zhanqu 2nd Road, Wuri District, Taichung City
Opening hours: 05:40 ~ 24:00
Passengers can transfer from Taichung High Speed Rail Station to Taiwan Railways (Xinwuri Train Station), MRT and buses to other locations.
Miaoli High Speed Rail Station
No. 268, Gaotie 3rd Road, Houlong Township, Miaoli County
Opening hours: 06:05 ~ 23:45
Passengers can transfer to Taiwan Railways (Fuqiang Train Station) and buses from Miaoli High Speed Rail Station to other locations.
Yunlin High Speed Rail Station
No. 301, Zhanqian East Road, Huwei Township, Yunlin County
Opening hours: 06:15 ~ 23:45
Passengers can transfer to buses from Yunlin High Speed Rail Station to other locations.
Chiayi High Speed Rail Station
No. 168, Gaotie West Road, Taibao City, Chiayi County
Opening hours: 06:00 ~ 23:45
Passengers can transfer to buses from Chiayi High Speed Rail Station to other locations.
Tainan High Speed Rail Station
No. 100, Guiren Boulevard, Guiren District, Tainan City
Business hours: 05:45 ~ 24:00. Passengers can transfer to the Taiwan Railway (Shalun Train Station) and buses from Tainan High Speed Rail Station to other locations.
Zuoying High Speed Rail Station
No. 105, High Speed Rail, Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City
Opening hours: 05:25 ~ 24:00
Passengers can transfer from Zuoying High Speed Rail Station to Taiwan Railways (New Zuoying Train Station), MRT and bus to other locations.
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