Taiwan
Taipei
Taiwan's basin capital, glowing with night markets. The MRT reaches the Beitou hot springs and the zoo alike.
Airport access (Taoyuan Airport MRT)
The Airport MRT runs to Taipei Main - purple Express about 35 minutes, blue Commuter about 50, same fare. Contactless cards only work at gates with card sensors. City-side Songshan Airport links straight to the metro.
Updated on July 30, 2026
How to ride
- 1Follow signs to the Airport MRTFrom either terminal, follow the purple "Airport MRT" signs down - a 5-10 minute walk.
- 2Choose how to payEasyCard, a single-journey token from the machines, or contactless at sensor-equipped gates. EasyCards are sold at the station.
- 3Express (purple) or Commuter (blue)In a hurry? Take the purple Express (~35 min). Same fare either way, so hopping on whichever comes first works too.
- 4Transfer at Taipei MainA1 Taipei Main connects to the city MRT, TRA, and HSR via walkways - allow a few extra minutes, it's a hike.
Fares
Single fares2
Taipei Main - Taoyuan Airport (one way)
Normally NT$160, reportedly NT$150 as of June 2026. Same fare for Express and Commuter.
150〜160 TWD ≈ $5
Airport bus (Kuo-Kuang 1819 etc.)
Runs late at night. Current fare to be verified.
140 TWD ≈ $4
Estimates use exchange rates as of September 5, 2026
Payment
Tap to ride VISAJCB
Only at gates with card sensors - pick the right gate
IC card 
Paper tickets 
Cash Quick facts
Hours
~6:00–23:00
Frequency
Every 15 min
Fares from
150 TWD+
Heads-up
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Only some gates take contactless cards
Only some gates take contactless cards - look for the ones with card sensors.
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Songshan airport connects straight to the Wenhu Line
Landing at Songshan (city) airport? Skip all this - the Wenhu Line connects directly, 10-20 minutes to downtown.