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Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) → Taipei Main Station

Last updated: 9 August 2026

TPE Taoyuan International Airport
📏Distance40 km (25 mi)
⏱️Journey40–60 min
🚕Taxi fareNT$1,200–1,500 (~$37–46)
WP
Welcome Pickups
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 KT
Kiwitaxi
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 GT
GetTransfer
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 IT
intui.travel
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Transfer prices: Taoyuan to Taipei Main Station

ServicePrice rangeHighlightsBook
Welcome Pickups$30–45In-terminal meet-and-greet, flight trackingCheck price →
Kiwitaxi$30–45Wide vehicle selection, transparent pricingCheck price →
GetTransfer$22–35Cheapest via bidding, price variesCheck price →
intui.travel$30–4548h cancellation on the Standard fare, shared optionsCheck price →

Booking terms compared for Taoyuan transfers

Price decides which option you look at; these three lines decide which one you book. They matter most when the flight is the part most likely to go wrong.

Cancellation, waiting time and child seat terms for airport transfer services on this route
Service Free cancellation Free airport waiting Child seats Book
Welcome Pickups24+ h ahead: 80% back, or a 100% coupon; nothing inside 24 h60 minIncluded, no chargeCheck price →
Kiwitaxi5 h on Economy classes, 24 h on Business and minibuses90 minOn request, €5–10Check price →
GetTransferFlexible fare only — then in full up to departure; Standard never refundsUp to 60 minDepends on the driverCheck price →
intui.travel48+ h on the Standard fare; the carrier sets the exact deadlineSet by the carrierOn request, fee variesCheck price →

Terms as published by each platform in their own terms of use and help centres, checked 7 August 2026; they can vary by route, vehicle class and local operator, so check the terms shown at checkout before paying. Full detail in our cancellation policies guide.

All transport alternatives from Taoyuan

Taoyuan Airport MRT ($5, 35 min direct to Taipei Main Station), Bus 1819 ($4, 55 min to Taipei Main Station), Regular taxi (NT$1,200–1,500)

Meeting your driver

Terminal 1 and Terminal 2: drivers wait in the arrivals hall near the exit doors. Look for your name sign near the information counter. The airport is well-organized and finding your driver is straightforward.

Journey time from Taoyuan by time of day

Fastest: Sunday mornings and late weekday evenings (after 22:00) on National Highway 2 are the fastest — the 40 km drive takes 35–45 minutes when traffic is clear.

Slowest: Weekday evening rush (17:30–20:00) on the NH2 and the approach to Taipei via the Sun Yat-sen Freeway can extend the drive to 75–95 minutes. Lunar New Year week produces near-gridlock on every Taipei-bound highway.

Weekends: Saturdays are moderately busier than typical weekdays. Sunday evenings returning from weekend trips can add 15–25 minutes. Typhoon season (June–October) occasionally causes route closures.

Luggage and special requirements on Taoyuan transfers

Child seats: Taiwan requires child seats for children under 4 and booster seats up to 12. Welcome Pickups provides them free on every TPE booking. Kiwitaxi charges a supplement. For GetTransfer and intui.travel, confirm before booking — not all Taiwanese private drivers stock them.

Oversized items: TPE handles significant electronics and business-travel luggage, as well as mountain trekking gear for Taiwan's interior. For 4+ large bags or professional equipment cases, request a wagon or small SUV when booking.

Tips for Taoyuan transfers

The Taoyuan Airport MRT is excellent — NT$160 ($5), 35 minutes, direct to Taipei Main Station. Hard to beat for solo travelers.

For groups of 2+ with luggage, pre-booked transfers are more cost-effective per person than the MRT.

If heading to Ximending, Taipei Main Station transfers work well — Ximending is a 5-minute walk from the station.

For Xinyi District (Taipei 101 area), specify this at booking — it adds 15–20 minutes and may increase the price.

The airport is 40 km from the city — significantly farther than most Asian airports. Budget for a longer ride.

Taipei taxis are honest and metered — a viable alternative if you prefer not to pre-book.

More about Taipei

For a complete overview of all transport options including public transit, taxis, and ride-hailing, see our Taipei city guide. For a side-by-side comparison of which transfer service is best for Taipei, see our Taipei transfer comparison.

Taoyuan to Taipei Main Station transfer FAQ

Pre-booked transfers range from $22–35 (GetTransfer) to $35–45 (Welcome Pickups). Regular taxis cost NT$1,200–1,500 ($37–46). The Airport MRT costs just NT$160 ($5).

For solo travelers with light luggage, the MRT is hard to beat — NT$160, 35 minutes, direct to Taipei Main Station. For groups of 2+ or travelers with heavy luggage, pre-booked transfers offer better value and door-to-door convenience.

The 40 km drive typically takes 40–60 minutes. Traffic on the highway is generally smooth, but entering Taipei city center can add time during rush hours (8–9 AM, 5–7 PM).

No — Taoyuan Airport (TPE) handles international flights. Songshan Airport (TSA) in central Taipei handles some domestic and regional flights. If flying from Songshan, you are already in the city center.

Official taxis line up outside the arrivals exits at both terminals. Prices are metered with a freeway toll supplement (NT$40–50). The taxi ride is safe and reliable in Taiwan — no need to negotiate.

TPE has clean live-flight integration with all four platforms. Taiwanese immigration is efficient (15–25 minutes for most nationalities). The 60-minute free waiting buffer from Welcome Pickups and Kiwitaxi is comfortable for nearly all scenarios.

It depends on the platform and on how much notice you give. Welcome Pickups returns 80% if you cancel more than 24 hours ahead, or 100% as a coupon valid 12 months, and nothing inside 24 hours; Kiwitaxi is free up to 5 hours before pickup on its Economy classes and 24 hours on Business; intui.travel refunds in full more than 48 hours ahead on its Standard fare, though the route carrier sets the real deadline; GetTransfer depends on the fare you bought, as Standard never refunds and Flexible refunds in full until the trip starts. Cancel through the platform rather than by contacting the driver, so there is a record for the refund.

Welcome Pickups and Kiwitaxi include 60 minutes of free waiting on airport pickups; GetTransfer and intui.travel typically include 30–45 minutes depending on the carrier. Enter your flight number when booking — all four track the flight and shift the pickup to the actual landing time, so the free waiting period starts when you land rather than when you were scheduled to.

Quoted prices on this route run GetTransfer at $22–35; Welcome Pickups, Kiwitaxi and intui.travel at $30–45 — a spread of roughly $22 to $45. Book GetTransfer if price is the only variable that matters to you. Book Kiwitaxi if you want a fixed price confirmed instantly rather than waiting for drivers to bid. Book Welcome Pickups if you are landing with children, arriving in an unfamiliar terminal, or simply want someone holding a sign past customs — the fare includes in-terminal meet-and-greet and child seats at no charge.

Welcome Pickups at $30–45 includes child seats at no charge, which on this route is the simplest answer if you need a seat and do not want to negotiate for one. Kiwitaxi at $30–45 fits a seat on request for a small fee shown before payment. GetTransfer at $22–35 depends on the individual driver who wins the bid, so a seat is possible but not guaranteed. intui.travel at $30–45 supplies seats on request, fee varies by operator. Whichever you choose, confirm the specific seat type with support at least 48 hours before the transfer — a request entered at booking is not the same as a seat in the car.

The difference here runs from $22 at the bottom to $45 at the top. What the extra money buys is a fixed price you confirm immediately instead of a bid you wait for, a driver meeting you inside the terminal instead of at a pickup point, and a cancellation deadline you can read at checkout rather than terms set by whichever carrier wins the auction. On a short daytime transfer that is mostly convenience. On a long one, a late-night landing, or a first visit to the airport, it is the part of the booking most likely to matter.

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