{"id":64575,"date":"2025-10-28T19:08:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T11:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/?p=64575"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:57:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T05:57:33","slug":"taiwan-high-speed-rail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/taiwan-high-speed-rail\/","title":{"rendered":"Taiwan High Speed Rail Guide 2025: Routes, Tickets, Prices & Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Planning a Taiwan trip and wondering how to get around quickly?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR)<\/strong> is your fastest option, zipping along the west coast at speeds up to 300 km\/h<\/strong>, connecting Taipei to Kaohsiung in just 1.5\u20132 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re visiting Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, or Kaohsiung<\/strong>, the HSR is fast, reliable, and convenient<\/strong>. In this guide, you\u2019ll find everything you need to know about routes, maps, schedules, ticket prices, apps, and insider tips<\/strong> \u2014 plus advice for Singaporean travellers using multi-currency cards like YouTrip<\/strong> for hassle-free bookings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u26a1\ufe0f TL;DR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83d\udcdd Item<\/strong><\/th>\ud83d\ude84 Quick Overview (2025)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
What is it?<\/strong><\/td>Taiwan\u2019s bullet train connecting Taipei \u2192 Kaohsiung<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Map & Route<\/strong><\/td>12 stations:<\/strong> Nangang, Taipei, Banqiao, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli, Taichung, Changhua, Yunlin, Chiayi, Tainan, Zuoying<\/td><\/tr>
Speed<\/strong><\/td>Up to 300 km\/h<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Schedule<\/strong><\/td>Every 15\u201330 mins, 6 AM\u201311 PM<\/td><\/tr>
Tickets<\/strong><\/td>Book via the T Express app<\/strong>, THSR website<\/strong>, or Klook<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Pricing<\/strong><\/td>Standard: 1,350\u20131,490 TWD (~S$56\u201362);
Business: 2,000\u20132,400 TWD (~S$84\u2013102)<\/td><\/tr>
Tip for SG travellers<\/strong><\/td>Use YouTrip<\/strong> for zero FX fees and easy online payments<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83d\udcda Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. What is the Taiwan High Speed Rail (HSR)?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Map & Routes<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. How Fast is the Taiwan High Speed Rail?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Tickets & Prices<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Taiwan High Speed Rail Schedule<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Taiwan High Speed Rail App & Booking<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. TRA vs HSR: Which Should You Take?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Top Destinations Along the HSR<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Tips for Singaporean Travellers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. FAQs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    What is the Taiwan High Speed Rail (HSR)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    The Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR)<\/strong> is a high-speed bullet train<\/strong> operating along Taiwan\u2019s west coast<\/strong>, from Taipei to Kaohsiung<\/strong>, spanning approximately 350 km<\/strong>. Modelled after Japan\u2019s Shinkansen, the HSR is designed for speed, comfort, and convenience<\/strong>, with modern trains, reserved seating, and onboard facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For Singaporean travellers<\/strong>, it\u2019s the fastest way to explore multiple cities in a short time, skipping long bus rides or slower TRA trains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Taiwan High Speed Rail Map & Routes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    The THSR network currently has 12 stations<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Nangang (Taipei)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Taipei<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Banqiao<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Taoyuan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Hsinchu<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Miaoli<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Taichung<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Changhua<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    9. Yunlin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    10. Chiayi<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    11. Tainan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    12. Zuoying (Kaohsiung)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      The HSR serves major cities<\/strong>, while the Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA)<\/strong> covers both east and west coasts<\/strong>, connecting smaller towns and scenic routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      How Fast is the Taiwan High Speed Rail?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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