Pingtung to Hsinchu TRA timetable
Check TRA trains from Pingtung to Hsinchu, including timetable, fares, stops, delays and cancellations. The fastest direct journey is about 3 hr 6 min, with about 28 direct trains on weekdays and 17 at weekends; first departure 05:32, last departure 18:41.
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| Fastest journey | 3 hr 6 min |
|---|---|
| Direct trains (weekday) | Approx. 28 |
| Direct trains (weekend) | Approx. 17 |
| First / last departure | 05:32 / 18:41 |
| Adult one-way fare | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express / Tze-Chiang Express / Puyuma Express NT$868 · Chu-Kuang Express NT$670 · Local Train / Fast Local Train NT$559 |
Statistics calculated from the Taiwan MOTC TDX public timetable. Data as of 2026-08-03. Check live results for current schedules, fares and delays.
The fastest service makes 5 intermediate stops.
Pingtung to Hsinchu direct TRA services
Scheduled direct services from the weekly TDX general timetable. Data as of 2026-08-03 — this is the recurring weekly pattern, not today's running order. Extra services, retimings, delays and cancellations announced for a specific date are not shown here.
Check today's delays and cancellations for Pingtung → Hsinchu →
Weekdays (Mon–Fri)
| Train | Type | Depart | Arrive | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3132 | Local Train | 05:32 | 12:11 | 6h39 |
| 108 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 05:40 | 09:29 | 3h49 |
| 112 | Tze-Chiang Express | 06:23 | 10:51 | 4h28 |
| 1006 | Fast Local Train | 07:00 | 11:54 | 4h54 |
| 162 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 07:37 | 10:59 | 3h22 |
| 114 | Tze-Chiang Express | 07:43 | 11:49 | 4h06 |
| 116 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 09:02 | 12:47 | 3h45 |
| 118 | Tze-Chiang Express | 09:39 | 13:49 | 4h10 |
| 120 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 10:12 | 14:12 | 4h00 |
| 172 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 10:52 | 14:39 | 3h47 |
| 180 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 11:26 | 15:41 | 4h15 |
| 122 | Tze-Chiang Express | 11:36 | 15:52 | 4h16 |
Departures from 12:00 onwards (16)
| Train | Type | Depart | Arrive | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | Puyuma Express | 12:13 | 15:19 | 3h06 |
| 176 | Tze-Chiang Express | 12:29 | 16:31 | 4h02 |
| 128 | Tze-Chiang Express | 13:01 | 17:07 | 4h06 |
| 554 | Chu-Kuang Express | 13:12 | 19:19 | 6h07 |
| 132 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 13:56 | 17:15 | 3h19 |
| 134 | Tze-Chiang Express | 14:04 | 18:29 | 4h25 |
| 1038 | Fast Local Train | 14:45 | 20:01 | 5h16 |
| 138 | Tze-Chiang Express | 15:08 | 19:14 | 4h06 |
| 142 | Tze-Chiang Express | 15:45 | 19:56 | 4h11 |
| 144 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 16:50 | 20:38 | 3h48 |
| 146 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 17:03 | 21:11 | 4h08 |
| 3248 | Local Train | 17:11 | 23:52 | 6h41 |
| 168 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 17:31 | 21:16 | 3h45 |
| 150 | Tze-Chiang Express | 17:48 | 22:07 | 4h19 |
| 3252 | Local Train | 17:56 | 00:20 | 6h24 |
| 152 | Tze-Chiang Express | 18:41 | 22:47 | 4h06 |
Weekends (Sat–Sun)
| Train | Type | Depart | Arrive | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | Tze-Chiang Express | 06:23 | 10:51 | 4h28 |
| 1006 | Fast Local Train | 07:00 | 11:54 | 4h54 |
| 162 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 07:37 | 10:59 | 3h22 |
| 114 | Tze-Chiang Express | 07:43 | 11:49 | 4h06 |
| 118 | Tze-Chiang Express | 09:39 | 13:49 | 4h10 |
| 122 | Tze-Chiang Express | 11:36 | 15:52 | 4h16 |
Departures from 12:00 onwards (11)
| Train | Type | Depart | Arrive | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | Puyuma Express | 12:13 | 15:19 | 3h06 |
| 176 | Tze-Chiang Express | 12:29 | 16:31 | 4h02 |
| 128 | Tze-Chiang Express | 13:01 | 17:07 | 4h06 |
| 1038 | Fast Local Train | 14:45 | 20:01 | 5h16 |
| 138 | Tze-Chiang Express | 15:08 | 19:14 | 4h06 |
| 142 | Tze-Chiang Express | 15:45 | 19:56 | 4h11 |
| 3248 | Local Train | 17:11 | 23:52 | 6h41 |
| 168 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 17:31 | 21:16 | 3h45 |
| 150 | Tze-Chiang Express | 17:48 | 22:07 | 4h19 |
| 3252 | Local Train | 17:56 | 00:20 | 6h24 |
| 152 | Tze-Chiang Express | 18:41 | 22:47 | 4h06 |
Route overview
This page summarizes TRA services from Pingtung to Hsinchu. Open the live search to view trains for today and the next two days, including fares, stopping patterns, delays and cancellations.
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- Full-day Pingtung ↔ Hsinchu schedules and fares
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the TRA trip from Pingtung to Hsinchu?
The fastest direct journey takes about 3 hr 6 min. Actual travel time varies by service and number of stops; check the live results before travelling.
How many direct TRA trains run from Pingtung to Hsinchu?
About 28 direct trains run on weekdays and 17 at weekends. The first departs around 05:32 and the last around 18:41.
How much is the TRA fare from Pingtung to Hsinchu?
Adult one-way fares by train type: Tze-Chiang 3000 Express / Tze-Chiang Express / Puyuma Express NT$868, Chu-Kuang Express NT$670, Local Train / Fast Local Train NT$559. Source: TDX TRA ODFare, 2026-08-03.
Does the fastest train from Pingtung to Hsinchu make intermediate stops?
Yes. The fastest service makes 5 intermediate stops. Open the live timetable to see the current stopping pattern.
Is the Pingtung to Hsinchu timetable free to use?
Yes. Search and browsing are free and require no account. The data comes from the Taiwan Ministry of Transportation TDX public API.
Are delays and cancellations from Pingtung to Hsinchu updated live?
Not on this page. The timetable above is the recurring weekly pattern, as of 2026-08-03. Opening the live timetable retrieves delay minutes from TDX LiveBoard and cancellation notices from TDX Alert.
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