Transportation in Taiwan
Taiwan offers several ways to get around the country, you may choose from airplanes, trains, long-distance buses, metro, ship, city bus, or taxi. In general, public transportation in Taiwan is relatively efficient and reliable compared to several countries in Asia. Most of its cities are connected via metro, and access to available transportations is easy. To familiarize yourself with Taipei Metro, you want to check this link. When you arrive in Taiwan, you may want to immediately buy the Easycard or the country’s multi-functional card that may be used in paying for public transport, train services, public bicycle rentals, city buses, and more.
To get an idea on how much your transportation costs may go in Taiwan, check the table below.
Transportation Type |
Taipei (In US $) |
Kaohsiung (In US $) |
Taichung (In US $) |
One-way ticket (local transport) |
0.88 |
0.62 |
0.62 |
Monthly pass (Local Transport) |
45.28 |
40.67 |
44.22 |
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
2.48 |
3.01 |
3.01 |
Taxi 1 KM (Normal Tariff) |
0.88 |
0.71 |
0.71 |
Source: numbeo.com