How to Get from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Ximending

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is about 41.8 km west of central Taipei, and Ximending is in the Wanhua district. The fastest door-to-door ride is about 37 minutes by pre-booked car or taxi, while public transport options take 60-80 minutes.

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Pre-Booked Private Transfer

Door-to-Door

37 mins •On Demand (24/7)

€45 - €70 (Per Vehicle)

Luggage: 2 Pieces Free

How to take it step-by-step:

Meet your driver in the Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 arrivals hall at the pre-arranged pickup point.
Look for a sign with your name; the driver will escort you to the vehicle outside arrivals.
Ride on National Freeway No. 1 towards Taipei, about 41.8 km.
Ask the driver to use the Ximending exit and drop you at your hotel or address.
Allow 37-60 minutes depending on traffic.

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Official Airport Taxi

Metered 24/7

40 mins •On Demand (24/7)

€30 - €41 + Tolls (Per Vehicle)

Luggage: 2 Pieces Free

How to take it step-by-step:

Follow 'Taxi' signs to the official taxi queue outside Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 arrivals.
Tell the driver 'Ximending' or show the address in Chinese.
Confirm the meter is on; fare starts at NT$85 plus 15% airport surcharge.
Highway tolls will be added to the meter total.
Ride about 40-60 minutes to Ximending.

Airport MRT + Taipei Metro

Cheapest Public

60 mins •Every 15 Mins (06:00-23:30)

€4.40 Airport MRT + short Metro fare

Luggage: Luggage Racks Available

How to take it step-by-step:

Follow 'Airport MRT' signs from arrivals to A12 (Terminal 1) or A13 (Terminal 2).
Buy a single journey token or use EasyCard/iPASS; the fare to A1 Taipei Main Station is NT$160.
Take the purple Express train towards A1 Taipei Main Station (35-40 minutes).
At A1, walk about 10 minutes underground to Taipei Main Station Metro.
Take the Blue (Bannan) line one stop to Ximen, then follow signs to Ximending.

Dayou Bus 1961 (Direct to Ximending)

Direct Bus

70 mins •See Timetable (Limited Runs)

See Operator for Fare

Luggage: Check with Operator

How to take it step-by-step:

From Terminal 1 go to the B1 bus waiting area; from Terminal 2 go to the 1F Arrivals bus waiting area.
Find the Dayou (Airbus) 1961 bus stop and have cash or EasyCard ready.
Board the 1961 bus to Taipei Main Station / Ximending via Minquan W. Road.
Ask the driver to stop at Ximending; the bus drops in the Ximending area.
Walk 5-10 minutes to your hotel using a map; check Dayou for the exact arrival stop.

Kuo-Kuang 1819 (24/7) + Metro

24-Hour Bus

75 mins •Every 20-60 Mins (24/7)

€3.60 - €4.40 / Person + Metro fare

Luggage: Luggage Space Available

How to take it step-by-step:

Go to the B1 bus area at Terminal 1 or the 1F Arrivals bus area at Terminal 2.
Find the Kuo-Kuang 1819 bus stop; buy a ticket at the counter or pay with EasyCard.
Board the 24-hour 1819 bus to Taipei Main Station (about 55 minutes).
At Taipei Main Station, walk to the Taipei Metro and take the Blue (Bannan) line one stop to Ximen.
Get off at Ximen and follow signs to Ximending pedestrian area.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

Only use the official taxi queue outside arrivals; touts inside the terminal may charge inflated flat fares.
Check that the taxi meter is running and expect the meter fare plus a 15% airport surcharge and highway tolls.
Do not accept unsolicited help with luggage or buying MRT tokens from people approaching you; use ticket machines or counters.
Card payment in taxis and some buses is not guaranteed; carry some New Taiwan dollars for bus and taxi fares.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way to get from TPE to Ximending?

The Airport MRT from A12/A13 to A1 Taipei Main Station costs NT$160 (about €4.40), then take the Blue line one stop to Ximen. Total door-to-door public transport cost is roughly €4.40 plus a small Taipei Metro fare.

How long does it take from TPE to Ximending?

A pre-booked private car or taxi takes about 37-60 minutes in normal traffic. The Airport MRT plus Metro takes about 60 minutes, while buses take 70-80 minutes depending on traffic.

Are there 24-hour options from TPE to Ximending?

Kuo-Kuang 1819 is the only 24-hour airport bus, running to Taipei Main Station, where you can continue to Ximending by taxi or walk. Private transfers and official airport taxis are also available 24/7.

Can I pay by card or EasyCard?

EasyCard/iPASS works on the Airport MRT and most airport buses. Taxis may accept cash only, so carry New Taiwan dollars; card payment varies by driver.

Which option is best for families with luggage?

A pre-booked private transfer offers door-to-door service with luggage space and no transfers, making it the easiest for families. The Airport MRT Express has luggage racks and is also convenient.

Is there a direct bus to Ximending?

Dayou bus 1961 serves Taipei Main Station and Ximending via Minquan W. Road, but runs on a limited timetable. Confirm the exact stop with the driver or operator.

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