Taipei - Essential Information
Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is located 40 km southwest of Taipei.
The most efficient transport from the airport to Taipei is the high-speed train and it takes around 22 minutes. Frequent shuttle buses (leaves every 15-20 minutes) transport passengers between the high speed train station and the airport from 06.20 to 23:15.
Public transport
The bus network in Taipei is frequent and efficient. Hours 05.30-23.00. Main transfer hub is Taipei main Station. An underground (MRT) one day pass ticket without limits on journeys, distance and can be used on all routes. Hours 06:00-24.00.
Taxis
Flag charge is NT$ 70 for the starting 1.5 kilometres, NT$ 45 thereafter. Between the hours of 23.00-6.00 there is a 20 percent surcharge.
Toll Free Taxi Hotline: 0800-055850.
Pharmacy/dentistry
For all off-hours’ emergencies contact:
National Taiwan University Hospital
Telephone
Country code: + 886
Area code: 02
Electricity
110V / 60Hz
