How to Get from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is about 44 km east of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in central Taipei. Depending on traffic and mode, the trip takes roughly 40 minutes by taxi or private transfer and 55 to 75 minutes by airport bus or Airport MRT plus a short metro ride.

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Private Airport Transfer

Door-to-Door

39 mins •On Request / Pre-Booked

€50 - €60 (Per Vehicle)

Luggage: Luggage Included

How to take it step-by-step:

Meet your driver in the arrivals hall after customs and immigration; they will hold a name sign.
Load luggage and board the air-conditioned vehicle at the terminal kerb.
Travel directly via National Freeway No.1 toward central Taipei.
Ask the driver to exit at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall area or your hotel nearby.
Arrive at the landmark entrance on Xinyi Road or Zhongshan South Road side.

Kiwitaxi

✓ Fixed Price • Meet & Greet at Exit

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Official Airport Taxi

Metered + 15%

40 mins •24/7 at Taxi Rank

€30 - €41 (Per Vehicle)

Luggage: Standard Luggage Fits

How to take it step-by-step:

Follow the official taxi queue signs outside Arrivals at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2.
Queue at the airport taxi rank and ignore anyone offering rides inside the terminal.
Tell the driver 'Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall' or show the Chinese address 中正紀念堂.
The meter runs plus a 15% airport surcharge; highway tolls are added to the total.
Pay in cash at the landmark entrance and ask about card or EasyCard payment before starting.

Airport MRT Express + Red Line Metro

Fastest Public Transport

55 mins •Every 15 Mins (06:00–23:30)

€4.40 + City Metro (Per Person)

Luggage: Luggage Racks on Airport MRT

How to take it step-by-step:

From Arrivals, follow 'Airport MRT' signs to A12 Terminal 1 or A13 Terminal 2.
Buy an Airport MRT token for NT$160 about €4.40 or use EasyCard or iPASS.
Board a purple Express train toward A1 Taipei Main Station and ride about 35–40 minutes.
At A1, follow underground signs to Taipei Main Station Taipei Metro and take the Tamsui-Xinyi Red line two stops south.
Get off at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall station and follow signs to the memorial square.

Kuo-Kuang 1819 Bus + Red Line Metro

Cheapest Public Option

75 mins •Every 20–60 Mins (24/7)

€3.60 - €4.40 + City Metro (Per Person)

Luggage: Luggage Bay Under Bus

How to take it step-by-step:

Go to the bus waiting area: B1 at Terminal 1 or 1F Arrivals at Terminal 2.
Buy a Kuo-Kuang 1819 ticket at the counter or tap EasyCard on board.
Ride to Taipei Main Station Kuo-Kuang east bus station; the journey takes about 55 minutes.
Walk or follow signs to Taipei Main Station Taipei Metro and take the Tamsui-Xinyi Red line two stops south.
Get off at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall station and exit to the memorial square.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

Ignore touts inside the terminal offering fixed-price taxis; always use the official taxi queue or a pre-booked transfer.
Check that the taxi meter is switched on and includes the 15% airport surcharge plus any highway tolls; refuse 'no meter' flat quotes.
Do not use unofficial airport shuttle sellers near arrivals; only Kuo-Kuang 1819 runs 24 hours and the Airport MRT closes around 23:30.
Confirm card or EasyCard payment with taxi drivers before starting; most airport taxis accept cash only.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall at night?

The only 24-hour public option is Kuo-Kuang bus 1819 to Taipei Main Station. The Airport MRT does not run 24 hours, so after arriving at Taipei Main Station take a taxi or wait for the first Metro train in the early morning.

What is the cheapest way to reach Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall from TPE?

The cheapest route is Kuo-Kuang 1819 bus to Taipei Main Station for about €3.60, then the Taipei Metro Red line two stops to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall station.

Can I use an EasyCard or credit card on the airport bus and MRT?

EasyCard and iPASS are accepted on the Airport MRT and airport coaches such as Kuo-Kuang 1819. Card acceptance on taxis varies, so ask the driver first or buy an EasyCard at the airport.

How long does the trip take?

A taxi or private transfer takes about 39–60 minutes. The Airport MRT plus Metro takes about 55 minutes, and the Kuo-Kuang 1819 bus plus Metro takes about 75 minutes.

Is there a direct train or bus from TPE to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall?

No direct public transport reaches the memorial. All airport services end at Taipei Main Station; from there take the Red line Metro two stops to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall station.

Which option is best for a family with luggage?

A private airport transfer or official taxi is easiest because it is door-to-door and can carry children and larger luggage. Public options require a transfer at Taipei Main Station.

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