In Taoyuan International Airport:
Go to the
Tourist Information Desk in the lobby for assistance and information.
Transportation information: http://www.taoyuanairport.gov.tw/english/transportation/airportmap_e.jsp.
Taxis
Taxis are outside the Arrival Halls of both terminals. Taxis are available 24 hours a day. A typical taxi fare to Taipei is
approx. NT$1,200 (about US$40).
Taxi information: http://www.taoyuanairport.gov.tw/english/transportation/taxi_e.jsp.
Buses
Different routes have different stops and fares.
Bus information:
http://www.taoyuanairport.gov.tw/english/transportation/taipei_e.jsp
In Taipei:
Taxis
Taxis are available 24 hours a day. They all have a yellow color and
charge by the distance of travelers' trips. It is
recommended that you have the name of your hotel written in Chinese on a piece
of paper before you leave your hotel, as few taxi drivers speak English. In Taipei, the rate
for taxi is NT$70 for the first 1.25 kilometers and NT$5
will be added to every additional 250 meters. An additional charge of NT$20 per
trip from
23:00 to 6:00 next morning (depending on the time of boarding). There is no need to tip
the driver.
Taipei Metro Rapid Transit System
If you would like to experience the beauty of Taipei by yourself, the most
economical and logical way for you is to use the Metro
Rapid Transit System (MRT). The Taipei MRT system is well indicated with English
signs. The "Taipei MRT Tourist Information and
Map" which is available at each station serves as a useful guide for you to
explore many interesting places in Taipei. Tickets can be
purchased from ticket machines in MRT stations. The fare is based on the trip
distance and starts at NT$20. Those planning
frequent trips can buy a one-day ticket for unlimited travel within a day at MRT
stations for NT$200. Find out more about Taipei MRT:
http://www.trtc.com.tw/e/.
Route Map.
http://gondola.trtc.com.tw/english.asp.
Route Map.
Buses
The bus system is reliable and efficient in Taipei. There are more than 300 bus
lines and the major transfer hub is around Taipei
Main Station. The fare for travel is NT$15 per section. Most bus services
operate until 23:00. Find more about Taipei buses:
http://www.5284.com.tw/TPBUS.htm or
http://www.e-bus.taipei.gov.tw/index_6_1.html.
Outside of Taipei:
Airplane
Taipei Songshan Airport, nucleus
of Taiwan civil aviation, is located in the Songshan District of Taipei. It is
easily accessible from the town centers. This airport operates on 24-hour basis
with the exception of the 23:00~06:00 hour during which only limited control
flights and engine test are allowed.
http://www.tsa.gov.tw/2005tax/english/e-index.htm.
Taiwan
High Speed Rail
http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/index.htm