10-Day Taiwan Itinerary by Train: Taipei, Taichung and Tainan
Taipei, Taichung and Tainan in 10 days by train, with Sun Moon Lake, a day on the north coast and a day in Kaohsiung built in.
Overnight bases: Taipei → Taichung → Tainan
- 10 days · 21 mapped places
- Train + Bus · Best Oct–Nov, or Dec–Feb with more rain in Taipei
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Explore the 10-day itinerary
Arrive at Taoyuan, airport train into Taipei
Land at Taoyuan, take the express airport train into Taipei and keep the evening for a night market near your hotel.
Fill in the online Taiwan Arrival Card in the week before you fly.
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Getting around and pace
High-speed train from Taipei to Taichung and from Taichung to Tainan, with cheaper early-booking fares. Local trains from both high-speed stations into the centre, and a regular train to Kaohsiung…
- Walking
- Light–Moderate
- Longest transfer
- About 3 hr
Who this route may not suit3 things to consider
- Trips under 7 days
- Travellers set on Taroko Gorge or the east coast
- Anyone who wants a single base
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This route
How will I get around on this route?
High-speed train from Taipei to Taichung and from Taichung to Tainan, with cheaper early-booking fares. Local trains from both high-speed stations into the centre, and a regular train to Kaohsiung and back. Tourist bus to Sun Moon Lake, city buses to Jiufen and Yehliu, and the airport train in Taipei. High-speed train from Tainan to Taoyuan on the last morning.
When is this route best suited for travel?
The itinerary recommends: October to November, or December to February with more rain in Taipei. Check conditions, opening times and transport schedules for your dates before booking.
Can I adapt this route if I have fewer than 10 days?
The route is planned for 10 days. You can change its length in your private copy. If you shorten it, remove stops and recheck transfer times; editing the plan does not mean the complete route will fit into fewer days.
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