Getting Around Taipei
Find the best way to access the city from anywhere.
Taipei Airport information
When you fly into Taipei, you will most likely arrive at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), which is the main international airport serving the city and most business travelers. It is well-connected to downtown Taipei with a fast airport train, buses, taxis, and private transfers, so getting your group into the city is usually smooth and predictable. For event planners, this means you can plan clear arrival instructions, estimate travel time to hotels or venues near Taipei Main Station, and offer different options based on budget and flight time.
Main airport: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), about 35–40 minutes from Taipei Main Station by airport MRT express train.
Airport MRT (Taoyuan Airport MRT): Express trains take about 35–39 minutes between the airport and Taipei Main Station; trains usually run from around 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. with about 15-minute frequency.
Commuter MRT trains stop at more stations and take around 50 minutes to reach Taipei Main Station, which can be useful if guests stay near stops outside the city center.
Airport buses run day and night and are helpful for late-night or very early flights when the MRT is closed; travel time is usually 1–1.5 hours depending on traffic.
Taxis and ride services are available at both terminals and are convenient for guests with heavy luggage or those arriving in small groups who want door-to-door service.
At Taipei Main Station (the city terminal for the Airport MRT), travelers can connect directly to Taipei Metro, Taiwan High Speed Rail (HSR), and Taiwan Railways for onward travel to hotels or other cities.
Suggestion for planners: Share a simple arrival guide with your guests that lists MRT first (fastest), then bus (for late/early flights), and taxi/private transfer for VIPs or those needing extra comfort.
Main airport: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), about 35–40 minutes from Taipei Main Station by airport MRT express train.
Airport MRT (Taoyuan Airport MRT): Express trains take about 35–39 minutes between the airport and Taipei Main Station; trains usually run from around 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. with about 15-minute frequency.
Commuter MRT trains stop at more stations and take around 50 minutes to reach Taipei Main Station, which can be useful if guests stay near stops outside the city center.
Airport buses run day and night and are helpful for late-night or very early flights when the MRT is closed; travel time is usually 1–1.5 hours depending on traffic.
Taxis and ride services are available at both terminals and are convenient for guests with heavy luggage or those arriving in small groups who want door-to-door service.
At Taipei Main Station (the city terminal for the Airport MRT), travelers can connect directly to Taipei Metro, Taiwan High Speed Rail (HSR), and Taiwan Railways for onward travel to hotels or other cities.
Suggestion for planners: Share a simple arrival guide with your guests that lists MRT first (fastest), then bus (for late/early flights), and taxi/private transfer for VIPs or those needing extra comfort.
Taipei Train information
Taipei is a major rail hub in Taiwan, and almost everything centers around Taipei Main Station, which acts like a “transportation hub” for the whole island. From here, your attendees can ride the High Speed Rail (HSR) to other big cities, use regular Taiwan Railways trains for regional connections, or hop onto the city MRT lines to reach hotels, conference centers, and popular areas like Xinyi or Ximending. For anyone planning an event with guests coming from other parts of Taiwan, Taipei’s train system makes it easy to create clear, step-by-step travel plans.
Key rail hub: Taipei Main Station connects Taiwan High Speed Rail (HSR), Taiwan Railways (TRA), Taipei Metro (Red and Blue lines), and the Taoyuan Airport MRT.
High Speed Rail (HSR): Fast trains link Taipei to cities like Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung, making same-day business trips or regional conferences very practical.
Taiwan Railways (TRA): Conventional trains serve many towns and smaller cities, useful for attendees traveling from areas not served by the HSR.
Taipei Metro from Taipei Main Station: The Blue and Red MRT lines connect directly to many hotel and business districts, including Xinyi (for Taipei 101 area) and popular shopping spots.
Direct airport connection: The Taoyuan Airport MRT has its city terminal at Taipei Main Station, so travelers can go from plane to train to metro without leaving the station complex.
Suggestion for planners: Choose event venues near an MRT station (especially on the Blue or Red line) or within walking distance of Taipei Main Station, and include simple train and MRT directions in invitations.
Key rail hub: Taipei Main Station connects Taiwan High Speed Rail (HSR), Taiwan Railways (TRA), Taipei Metro (Red and Blue lines), and the Taoyuan Airport MRT.
High Speed Rail (HSR): Fast trains link Taipei to cities like Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung, making same-day business trips or regional conferences very practical.
Taiwan Railways (TRA): Conventional trains serve many towns and smaller cities, useful for attendees traveling from areas not served by the HSR.
Taipei Metro from Taipei Main Station: The Blue and Red MRT lines connect directly to many hotel and business districts, including Xinyi (for Taipei 101 area) and popular shopping spots.
Direct airport connection: The Taoyuan Airport MRT has its city terminal at Taipei Main Station, so travelers can go from plane to train to metro without leaving the station complex.
Suggestion for planners: Choose event venues near an MRT station (especially on the Blue or Red line) or within walking distance of Taipei Main Station, and include simple train and MRT directions in invitations.
Taipei Public information
Getting around Taipei once you are in the city is usually simple, even for first-time visitors, thanks to a clean, reliable metro system and easy-to-use contactless cards. Most travelers and event attendees use the Taipei Metro (MRT) and city buses, and many also buy an EasyCard, which lets them tap in and out quickly without worrying about buying individual tickets each time. For event planners, this means you can confidently recommend public transport as the main way for guests to move between hotels, venues, and sightseeing spots.
EasyCard: A prepaid travel card that works on Taipei MRT, most local buses, the Taoyuan Airport MRT, and some Taiwan Railways trains; it can also be used in many convenience stores.
Discounts: Using EasyCard on the Taipei MRT often gives a small fare discount compared to single-ride tickets, and some transfers between bus and MRT are cheaper within a short time window.
Taipei MRT: Covers most major areas of the city with frequent trains and clear English signs, which is very helpful for international business travelers.
Buses: City buses fill in the gaps where the MRT does not go, and they also accept EasyCard, but routes can feel more complex for first-time visitors.
Taxis: Widely available and relatively affordable for short city trips; some taxis also accept EasyCard as payment, which is convenient after meetings or late events.
Suggestion for planners: Encourage guests to buy an EasyCard at the airport or any MRT station and share a simple map showing the nearest MRT stops to the hotel, event venue, and popular after-work dinner or networking spots.
EasyCard: A prepaid travel card that works on Taipei MRT, most local buses, the Taoyuan Airport MRT, and some Taiwan Railways trains; it can also be used in many convenience stores.
Discounts: Using EasyCard on the Taipei MRT often gives a small fare discount compared to single-ride tickets, and some transfers between bus and MRT are cheaper within a short time window.
Taipei MRT: Covers most major areas of the city with frequent trains and clear English signs, which is very helpful for international business travelers.
Buses: City buses fill in the gaps where the MRT does not go, and they also accept EasyCard, but routes can feel more complex for first-time visitors.
Taxis: Widely available and relatively affordable for short city trips; some taxis also accept EasyCard as payment, which is convenient after meetings or late events.
Suggestion for planners: Encourage guests to buy an EasyCard at the airport or any MRT station and share a simple map showing the nearest MRT stops to the hotel, event venue, and popular after-work dinner or networking spots.