Taitung to Taipei TRA timetable
Check TRA trains from Taitung to Taipei, including the full timetable, fares, stopping patterns, delays and cancellations. The fastest direct journey is about 3 hr 50 min, with about 22 direct trains on weekdays and 24 at weekends; first departure 04:58, last departure 20:00.
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| Fastest journey | 3 hr 50 min |
|---|---|
| Direct trains (weekday) | Approx. 22 |
| Direct trains (weekend) | Approx. 24 |
| First / last departure | 04:58 / 20:00 |
| Adult one-way fare | Puyuma Express / Tze-Chiang 3000 Express NT$936 · Chu-Kuang Express NT$722 · Fast Local Train NT$603 |
Statistics calculated from the Taiwan MOTC TDX public timetable. Data as of 2026-09-21. Check live results for current schedules, fares and delays.
The fastest service makes 6 intermediate stops.
Taitung to Taipei direct TRA services
Scheduled direct services from the weekly TDX general timetable. Data as of 2026-09-21 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | Puyuma Express | 04:58 | 08:48 | 3h50 |
| 162 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 05:52 | 11:59 | 6h07 |
| 405 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 06:13 | 10:25 | 4h12 |
| 407 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 06:45 | 11:28 | 4h43 |
| 164 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 07:16 | 14:04 | 6h48 |
| 411 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 07:43 | 12:25 | 4h42 |
| 415 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 09:41 | 14:14 | 4h33 |
| 417 | Puyuma Express | 11:04 | 15:08 | 4h04 |
| 653 | Chu-Kuang Express | 11:23 | 19:13 | 7h50 |
| 419 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 11:47 | 16:20 | 4h33 |
Departures from 12:00 onwards (12)
| Train | Type | Depart | Arrive | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 421 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 13:00 | 16:52 | 3h52 |
| 423 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 13:20 | 17:53 | 4h33 |
| 477 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 13:56 | 18:38 | 4h42 |
| 431 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 15:10 | 19:49 | 4h39 |
| 427 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 15:25 | 19:55 | 4h30 |
| 168 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 16:00 | 22:23 | 6h23 |
| 21 | Puyuma Express | 16:25 | 20:48 | 4h23 |
| 439 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 16:55 | 21:34 | 4h39 |
| 441 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 17:46 | 21:38 | 3h52 |
| 4041 | Fast Local Train | 18:04 | 00:08 | 6h04 |
| 445 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 18:35 | 23:07 | 4h32 |
| 447 | Puyuma Express | 20:00 | 00:15 | 4h15 |
Weekends (Sat–Sun)
| Train | Type | Depart | Arrive | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | Puyuma Express | 04:58 | 08:48 | 3h50 |
| 162 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 05:52 | 11:59 | 6h07 |
| 405 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 06:13 | 10:25 | 4h12 |
| 407 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 06:45 | 11:28 | 4h43 |
| 164 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 07:16 | 14:04 | 6h48 |
| 411 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 07:43 | 12:25 | 4h42 |
| 415 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 09:41 | 14:14 | 4h33 |
| 417 | Puyuma Express | 11:04 | 15:08 | 4h04 |
| 653 | Chu-Kuang Express | 11:23 | 19:13 | 7h50 |
| 419 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 11:47 | 16:20 | 4h33 |
Departures from 12:00 onwards (14)
| Train | Type | Depart | Arrive | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 421 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 13:00 | 16:52 | 3h52 |
| 423 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 13:20 | 17:53 | 4h33 |
| 477 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 13:56 | 18:38 | 4h42 |
| 431 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 15:10 | 19:49 | 4h39 |
| 425 | Puyuma Express | 15:25 | 19:55 | 4h30 |
| 427 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 15:25 | 19:55 | 4h30 |
| 168 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 16:00 | 22:23 | 6h23 |
| 21 | Puyuma Express | 16:25 | 20:48 | 4h23 |
| 439 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 16:55 | 21:34 | 4h39 |
| 441 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 17:46 | 21:38 | 3h52 |
| 443 | Puyuma Express | 17:54 | 22:30 | 4h36 |
| 4041 | Fast Local Train | 18:04 | 00:08 | 6h04 |
| 445 | Tze-Chiang 3000 Express | 18:35 | 23:07 | 4h32 |
| 447 | Puyuma Express | 20:00 | 00:15 | 4h15 |
Route overview
This page summarizes TRA services from Taitung to Taipei. 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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Frequently asked questions
How long is the TRA trip from Taitung to Taipei?
The fastest direct journey takes about 3 hr 50 min. Actual travel time varies by service and number of stops; check the live results before travelling.
How many direct TRA trains run from Taitung to Taipei?
About 22 direct trains run on weekdays and 24 at weekends. The first departs around 04:58 and the last around 20:00.
How much is the TRA fare from Taitung to Taipei?
Adult one-way fares by train type: Puyuma Express / Tze-Chiang 3000 Express NT$936, Chu-Kuang Express NT$722, Fast Local Train NT$603. Source: TDX TRA ODFare, 2026-09-21.
Does the fastest train from Taitung to Taipei make intermediate stops?
Yes. The fastest service makes 6 intermediate stops. Open the live timetable to see the current stopping pattern.
Is the Taitung to Taipei 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 Taitung to Taipei updated live?
Not on this page. The timetable above is the recurring weekly pattern, as of 2026-09-21. Opening the live timetable retrieves delay minutes from TDX LiveBoard and cancellation notices from TDX Alert.
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