How to Get to Chiayi County
Stepping into Chiayi is like opening a warm and colorful landscape painting. Whether you're chasing the sunrise on Alishan, exploring the charm of the old town, or savoring the classic turkey rice, Chiayi welcomes every traveler with a relaxed pace. With convenient connections via HSR, TRA, intercity buses, and self-driving routes, you can begin your journey anytime and discover the slow-travel charm of this mountain city.。
| 🚆 Taiwan Railways (TRA) | 🚄 Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) | 🚌 Highway Buses | 🚗 Driving |
Chiayi Railway Station is located in the city center, making it ideal for both transportation and sightseeing. – From Taipei: Tze-Chiang Limited Express takes about 3 hours 30 minutes – From Kaohsiung: about 1 hour 20 minutes You can transfer to the Alishan Forest Railway, buses, or YouBike to explore the city. For station information, please visit: TRA Chiayi Station Info | Chiayi HSR Station is located in Taibao City, offering the fastest access. – From Taipei: about 1 hour 20 minutes – From Taichung: about 40 minutes – From Kaohsiung (Zuoying Station): about 25 minutes After arrival, take the BRT shuttle bus or a taxi to Chiayi City, about 20 minutes away. For timetable and fare information, please refer to: THSR Timetable / Fare Inquiry | Operators such as Ubus(Official Website), Ho-Hsin(Official Website), Kuo-Kuang(Official Website), etc., offer direct routes to Chiayi. Most buses stop near Chiayi Bus Station or Chiayi Railway Station. For route information, please refer to: Chiayi HSR Transfer BRT Inquiry | Take National Freeway No. 1 or No. 3 → exit at Chiayi Interchange or Shuishang Interchange → follow Beigang Road or Shixian Road into the city. – From Kaohsiung: about 1.5 hours – From Taichung: about 2 hours (depending on traffic conditions on the day) |