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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

  1. 1
    Follow signs to the Airport MRT
    From either terminal, follow the purple "Airport MRT" signs down - a 5-10 minute walk.
  2. 2
    Choose how to pay
    EasyCard, a single-journey token from the machines, or contactless at sensor-equipped gates. EasyCards are sold at the station.
  3. 3
    Express (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.
  4. 4
    Transfer at Taipei Main
    A1 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 November 4, 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+
Inside the train — there's room for a full-size suitcase beside the seats Taken Mar 2024 © Meutnake Ah ManHO・CC0

Heads-up

  • Only some gates take contactless cards

    Only some gates take contactless cards - look for the ones with card sensors.

  • 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.

Timetable

Operating hours ~6:00–23:00
Typical duration About 35 minutes to Taipei Main by Express, 50 by Commuter
Check the official site for the latest times and service status Official site
Editor Naotaka