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How to Get from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Shilin Night Market

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is about 42 km west of Taipei's Shilin Night Market. The trip takes roughly 40 minutes by private car or taxi and 60-85 minutes by Airport MRT or bus plus the Taipei Metro.

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Private Door-to-Door Transfer

Most Convenient
40 mins •On Demand
€60 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Pieces Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. After baggage claim, exit arrivals into the public area and look for your driver holding a name sign.
  2. Meet the driver at the pre-arranged pickup point outside Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 arrivals level.
  3. Load your luggage and board the private vehicle.
  4. Confirm the destination Shilin Night Market and traffic route via National Freeway 1.
  5. Driver drops you near the night market entrance on Dadong Road or Danfeng Street.
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Official Airport Taxi

24/7
45 mins •24/7
€30 – €41 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Pieces Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. After baggage claim, follow Taxi signs to the official airport taxi queue outside arrivals at T1 or T2.
  2. Join the queue and wait for staff to assign a taxi.
  3. Confirm the driver uses the meter and note the 15% surcharge applies.
  4. Tell the driver Shilin Night Market or show Chinese characters 士林夜市.
  5. Pay by cash or card at the end, expecting €30–€41 plus any tolls.

Airport MRT + Taipei Metro Red Line

Fastest Public Option
60 mins •Every 10-15 Mins (06:00-23:30)
€4.40 + Metro (EasyCard)
Luggage: Luggage Racks Available
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow Airport MRT signs from arrivals to A12 Terminal 1 or A13 Terminal 2 station.
  2. Buy an EasyCard or single-journey token from the machines and board the Express or Commuter train toward Taipei Main Station A1.
  3. At A1 Taipei Main Station, follow signs to Taipei Metro Red (Tamsui-Xinyi) line, about 10 minutes walk.
  4. Take Red line north toward Tamsui and get off at Jiantan station.
  5. Exit Jiantan Station, cross Zhongshan N Road and walk about 5-8 minutes to Shilin Night Market.

Kuo-Kuang 1819 + Taipei Metro Red Line

Cheapest Option
85 mins •Every 20-60 Mins (24/7)
€3.60 + Metro (EasyCard)
Luggage: Luggage Compartment
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Go to the bus waiting area on B1 at Terminal 1 or 1F arrivals at Terminal 2.
  2. Buy a ticket at the Kuo-Kuang counter or pay with EasyCard on the bus and take route 1819 to Taipei Main Station east bus station.
  3. Arrive at Taipei Main Station after about 55 minutes.
  4. Walk to Taipei Metro Red line and take a northbound train to Jiantan.
  5. Exit at Jiantan and walk about 5-8 minutes to Shilin Night Market.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

  • Only use the official airport taxi queue outside arrivals; touts inside the terminal often charge double or more.
  • Airport taxis must use the meter plus a 15% surcharge and tolls; do not accept a flat fare without comparing to the metered range.
  • For public transport, buy tickets at official counters, machines or with EasyCard; ignore anyone offering shortcuts or pre-loaded cards at inflated prices.
  • Card and EasyCard acceptance in taxis varies; carry cash in case.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Shilin Night Market at night?

Kuo-Kuang 1819 is the only 24-hour airport bus. Take it to Taipei Main Station, then transfer to the Taipei Metro Red line to Jiantan until service ends around midnight; after that, use a taxi or private transfer.

What is the cheapest way to get from TPE to Shilin Night Market?

The cheapest option is Kuo-Kuang 1819 bus to Taipei Main Station plus the Taipei Metro Red line to Jiantan, starting from about €3.60 plus the metro fare.

How long does it take to get from TPE to Shilin Night Market?

By private car or taxi, about 40 minutes in light traffic. Airport MRT plus metro takes about 60 minutes, and bus plus metro about 85 minutes.

Can I use an EasyCard for the Airport MRT and metro to Shilin Night Market?

Yes, EasyCard and iPASS work on the Airport MRT, Taipei Metro and most airport buses. You can buy and top up cards at the airport convenience stores or MRT service counters.

Is there a direct train or bus from Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Shilin Night Market?

No, there is no direct service. The fastest public option is Airport MRT to Taipei Main Station, then Taipei Metro Red line to Jiantan.

Which option is best for families with luggage?

A private transfer or official taxi offers door-to-door convenience with no transfers. Public transport requires navigating Taipei Main Station but has luggage racks on Airport MRT and luggage compartments on buses.

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