Taipei, Taiwan · about 40 km apart
TPE to TSA: how to transfer in Taipei
Best way to get from Taoyuan International to Songshan — fares, times, and what to avoid.
Best option
MRT Airport Line (Commuter) + Brown Line
Fare: NT$160Journey: 60–80 minMin. connection: 2.5 hours
TPE Airport MRT to Taipei Main, then Brown Line (Wenhu) to TSA. One easy transfer.
Other ways to make the transfer
Kuo-Kuang Bus 1840 / 1841
Fare: NT$135
Journey: 60–90 min
One seat but hit by traffic on Sun Yat-sen Freeway.
Uber / taxi
Fare: NT$1,000–1,400
Journey: 40–70 min
Fastest off-peak. Airport-rank taxi has a NT$50 fixed premium.
Before you go
- TPE Airport MRT Express runs every 15 min; Commuter every 7 min
- TSA is 10 min from downtown — factor in your Taipei-side time
Full airport guides
This guide covers the transfer in both directions — the route, fares, and times are the same TPE ↔ TSA.
FAQ
What's the fastest way from TPE to TSA?
MRT Airport Line (Commuter) + Brown Line — about 60–80 min for NT$160. TPE Airport MRT to Taipei Main, then Brown Line (Wenhu) to TSA. One easy transfer.
How much time should I leave between flights at TPE and TSA?
We recommend at least 2.5 hours door to door, accounting for baggage claim, transfer, check-in, and security.
How far is TSA from TPE?
About 40 km across Taipei.