Short answer
Take the Airport MRT express (purple line) from Terminal 1 (A12) or Terminal 2 (A13) to Taipei Main Station (A1): about 35 to 39 minutes, roughly NT$160, trains about every 15 minutes from early morning to late evening. After the last train, bus 1819 runs through the night to Taipei Bus Station.
| Option | Where to board | Typical time | Typical cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport MRT express | B1 (T1) or B2 (T2), follow the MRT signs | 35 min (T1), 39 min (T2) to A1 | About NT$160 | Most trips, day or evening |
| Airport MRT commuter | Same platforms | About 49 min (T1) to A1 | Same fare | Stations between the airport and Taipei |
| Bus 1819 (Kuo-Kuang) | Bus stops by the arrival halls | About 55 to 80 min | About NT$130 to 160 | Late night and very early |
| Taxi | Taxi rank outside arrivals | About 45 to 60 min | About NT$1,000 to 1,600 | Groups, heavy bags, door to door |
| MRT + HSR | MRT to A18 Taoyuan HSR Station | 19 min (T1) to A18 | MRT + HSR ticket | Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung |
Airport MRT
The Taoyuan Airport MRT links both terminals with Taipei Main Station (A1) in one direction and Taoyuan HSR Station (A18) and Zhongli in the other. Express trains (purple) stop only at A1, A3, A8, A12 and A13 and have luggage racks and charging sockets. Commuter trains (blue) stop everywhere. Pay with an EasyCard, iPASS or icash 2.0 card, a contactless credit card, or a single-journey token. Full guide: Airport MRT.
Buses
Bus 1819 runs between the airport and Taipei Bus Station, next to Taipei Main Station, and reports agree it runs through the night, which makes it the fallback after the last train. Other routes go to different Taipei districts, New Taipei (such as Banqiao) and cities like Taichung. Buy at the bus counters in the arrival halls or pay as you board where cards are accepted.
Taxis and ride-hailing
Licensed taxis queue at the taxi ranks outside each arrival hall and run on the meter. Highway tolls are added, and a surcharge may apply at night or during holidays. App-based rides also operate in Taiwan; check the pick-up point your app gives you.
High speed rail (HSR)
For Taichung, Tainan or Kaohsiung, skip Taipei: take the Airport MRT to A18 Taoyuan HSR Station (about 19 minutes from Terminal 1 on extended express or commuter trains), then walk to the Taiwan High Speed Rail station for trains south.
Questions travelers ask
How long does it take from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei?
About 35 minutes from Terminal 1 and 39 minutes from Terminal 2 to Taipei Main Station on the Airport MRT express. Buses and taxis take about 45 to 80 minutes depending on traffic.
How do I get to Taipei after midnight?
The Airport MRT stops running late in the evening. Bus 1819 to Taipei Bus Station runs through the night, and taxis are always available at the ranks outside arrivals.
Can I use a credit card on the Airport MRT?
Yes. Taoyuan Metro accepts contactless credit cards as well as EasyCard, iPASS and icash 2.0 cards, and sells single-journey tokens.
Sources
Last reviewed October 13, 2026. Schedules, fares and airport facilities change; confirm with the operator before you travel.