Taiwan Railways is one of the most popular ways of travelling around the country due to its reasonable price and frequent train schedule.
Taiwan Railways offers several types of trains, including the Local train which stops at every station and is the slowest option, and the Puyuma which is the fastest train and only stops at certain popular stations.
If you would like to get a student discount, please remember to bring your student ID and certificate of enrollment when purchasing the tickets.
THRS, the fastest public transport in Taiwan, can reach a maximum speed of 300 km/hr.
It is a very convenient option for people who need to commute between the North and South of the island, taking only 1 hour and 25 minutes.
However, it should be noted that the price is not very cheap, with a one-way ticket from Taipei to Zuoying (Kaohsiung) costing NT$1445 or about US$49 for non-reserved seats.
If you would like to get a student discount, please remember to bring your student ID and certificate of enrollment when purchasing the tickets.