Taipei to Tainan TRA timetable
Check TRA trains from Taipei to Tainan, including timetable, fares, stops, delays and cancellations. The fastest direct journey is about 3 hr 16 min, with about 27 direct trains on weekdays and 14 at weekends; first departure 05:59, last departure 19:30.
Check live Taipei → Tainan trains →Taipei to Tainan timetable facts
| Fastest journey | 3 hr 16 min |
|---|---|
| Direct trains (weekday) | Approx. 27 |
| Direct trains (weekend) | Approx. 14 |
| First / last departure | 05:59 / 19:30 |
| Adult one-way fare | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express / Tze-Chiang Express / Puyuma Express NT$891 |
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.
Taipei to Tainan 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.
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri)
| Train | Type | Depart | Arrive | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 05:59 | 09:52 | 3h53 |
| 103 | Tze-Chiang Express | 06:27 | 10:56 | 4h29 |
| 105 | Tze-Chiang Express | 06:59 | 11:26 | 4h27 |
| 107 | Puyuma Express | 07:15 | 10:31 | 3h16 |
| 111 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 08:00 | 11:32 | 3h32 |
| 109 | Tze-Chiang Express | 08:13 | 12:28 | 4h15 |
| 115 | Tze-Chiang Express | 09:00 | 13:25 | 4h25 |
| 171 | Puyuma Express | 09:25 | 14:01 | 4h36 |
| 131 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 10:00 | 13:31 | 3h31 |
| 117 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 10:20 | 14:17 | 3h57 |
| 121 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 11:00 | 15:01 | 4h01 |
| 123 | Tze-Chiang Express | 11:59 | 16:20 | 4h21 |
Departures from 12:00 onwards (15)
| Train | Type | Depart | Arrive | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 12:15 | 15:50 | 3h35 |
| 125 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 12:57 | 16:59 | 4h02 |
| 165 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 13:51 | 17:22 | 3h31 |
| 129 | Tze-Chiang Express | 14:00 | 18:11 | 4h11 |
| 133 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 14:39 | 18:56 | 4h17 |
| 135 | Tze-Chiang Express | 15:00 | 19:23 | 4h23 |
| 167 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 15:54 | 19:34 | 3h40 |
| 175 | Tze-Chiang Express | 16:00 | 20:18 | 4h18 |
| 179 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 16:34 | 21:15 | 4h41 |
| 139 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 16:59 | 20:56 | 3h57 |
| 141 | Tze-Chiang Express | 17:28 | 21:52 | 4h24 |
| 143 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 18:00 | 21:34 | 3h34 |
| 145 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 18:13 | 22:27 | 4h14 |
| 149 | Tze-Chiang Express | 18:59 | 23:20 | 4h21 |
| 281 | Tze-Chiang Express | 19:30 | 23:44 | 4h14 |
Weekends (Sat–Sun)
| Train | Type | Depart | Arrive | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 05:59 | 09:52 | 3h53 |
| 103 | Tze-Chiang Express | 06:27 | 10:56 | 4h29 |
| 105 | Tze-Chiang Express | 06:59 | 11:26 | 4h27 |
| 107 | Puyuma Express | 07:15 | 10:31 | 3h16 |
| 109 | Tze-Chiang Express | 08:13 | 12:28 | 4h15 |
| 115 | Tze-Chiang Express | 09:00 | 13:25 | 4h25 |
| 171 | Puyuma Express | 09:25 | 14:01 | 4h36 |
| 123 | Tze-Chiang Express | 11:59 | 16:20 | 4h21 |
Departures from 12:00 onwards (6)
| Train | Type | Depart | Arrive | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 13:51 | 17:22 | 3h31 |
| 129 | Tze-Chiang Express | 14:00 | 18:11 | 4h11 |
| 135 | Tze-Chiang Express | 15:00 | 19:23 | 4h23 |
| 175 | Tze-Chiang Express | 16:00 | 20:18 | 4h18 |
| 141 | Tze-Chiang Express | 17:28 | 21:52 | 4h24 |
| 149 | Tze-Chiang Express | 18:59 | 23:20 | 4h21 |
Route overview
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the TRA trip from Taipei to Tainan?
The fastest direct journey takes about 3 hr 16 min. Actual travel time varies by service and number of stops; check the live results before travelling.
How many direct TRA trains run from Taipei to Tainan?
About 27 direct trains run on weekdays and 14 at weekends. The first departs around 05:59 and the last around 19:30.
How much is the TRA fare from Taipei to Tainan?
Adult one-way fares by train type: Tze-Chiang 3000 Express / Tze-Chiang Express / Puyuma Express NT$891. Source: TDX TRA ODFare, 2026-08-03.
Does the fastest train from Taipei to Tainan make intermediate stops?
Yes. The fastest service makes 5 intermediate stops. Open the live timetable to see the current stopping pattern.
Is the Taipei to Tainan 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 Taipei to Tainan 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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