Taiwan High Speed Rail

Cross-Island bullet train

Word to the wise: Tickets can be purchased online or at the station. Skip the long lines by using the vending machines, which take cash and local ATM/debit cards only.
Talk of the town: The trains reach speeds over 200kmh.

Since 2007, the Taiwan High Speed Rail has slashed the journey times for some of Taiwan’s most popular routes, including the central metropolis of Kaohsiung and the beaches of Kenting.
Stretching from Taipei to Zuoying, the clean, ultra-modern trains make stops at Banciao, Taoyuan (for bus transfers to the airport), Hsinchu, Taichung, Chiayi, Tainan and Zuoying (near Kaohsiung). Onboard amenities include bathrooms, snack vendors and free magazines, and announcements are made in Chinese and English.