Back to General Information Airlines China Airlines, Far Eastern, Formosa, Trans-Asia, Taiwan, Great China and Makung airlines operate daily flights between main cities, with many flights a day between Taipei and Kaohsiung, and other serving Tainan, Taichung, Chiyi, Hualien and Taitung. The trains are frequent, comfortable, efficient and inexpensive. Express trains, depending on comfort and speed, are divided into three classes with slightly differing prices. Sleep service is also available on night trains beween Taipei and Kaohsiung, and the travel time is five to six hours. General Information Buses Highway bus services connect Taipei with all major cities and scenic spots.
Fares are reasonable.
City buses in Taipei are plentiful and frequent, and the fare differs according to the distance traveled. The name of the destination and route number are indicated on the front and rear windshields of buses. A route guide can be obtained form sidewalk newstands. Back to General Information Car Rentals Self-drive cars are not recommended in big cities in view of the heavy traffic and limited parking space, but in rural and other less populated areas, they are more suitable. Credit cards or sizable deposits are required in addition to an international or Taiwan driver's license.