Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) → Taipei Main Station
Transfer service prices for this route
| Service | Price range | Highlights | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Pickups | $30–45 | In-terminal meet-and-greet, flight tracking | Check price → |
| Kiwitaxi | $30–45 | Wide vehicle selection, transparent pricing | Check price → |
| GetTransfer | $22–35 | Cheapest via bidding, price varies | Check price → |
| intui.travel | $30–45 | 48-hour free cancellation, shared options | Check price → |
All transport alternatives
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 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
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 this route
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.
Frequently asked questions
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For the full picture of transport options in this city (trains, buses, taxis, and the best neighborhoods), see our complete Taipei airport guide.