City, Taiwan
Getting around Hsinchu
How to get around Hsinchu
High-speed rail from Zhubei reaches Taipei in about 35 min; Hsinchu's own bus network and YouBike cover the city. TRA trains serve the old town.
Ways to get around Hsinchu
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| High Speed Rail (Hsinchu station, Zhubei) | About NT$290 to Taipei | About 35 min to Taipei; 20 min by shuttle bus to the old town |
| TRA train (Hsinchu station) | About NT$150–250 to Taipei | In the center; slower but cheaper than HSR |
| City bus | NT$15–30 | Pay with EasyCard or iPASS |
| YouBike | About NT$10 per 30 min | Public bike share around the city and science park |
Ride-hailing apps in Hsinchu
A 5 km ride costs about NT$200–300 ($6.3–9.4).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Cars available; fewer than in Taipei |
| 55688 Taiwan Taxi | Local taxi app; English interface |
- Taxis are metered and cheap; app coverage is fine in the center. Ask your accommodation to call if you have no local SIM.
Arriving in Hsinchu
Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE)
About 50 km: direct bus to Hsinchu, roughly 1 h and NT$200–300; or HSR via Taoyuan station. Taxi about NT$1,200–1,800.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentals require a valid licence recognised in Taiwan (often an IDP with a motorcycle category) and are mainly for locals; YouBike is simpler.
- Driving: on the right. IDP valid 30 days; for longer stays, register it at a motor vehicles office. Scooters need a motorcycle endorsement.
- Onward travel in Taiwan: High-speed rail runs the west coast, Taipei to Kaohsiung in about 1.5–2 hours. TRA trains reach the east coast; intercity buses are cheaper and frequent.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Hsinchu?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, 55688 Taiwan Taxi.
What's the best way to get around Hsinchu?
High-speed rail from Zhubei reaches Taipei in about 35 min; Hsinchu's own bus network and YouBike cover the city. TRA trains serve the old town.
How do I get from the airport to Hsinchu?
About 50 km: direct bus to Hsinchu, roughly 1 h and NT$200–300; or HSR via Taoyuan station. Taxi about NT$1,200–1,800.
Is Hsinchu walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Taiwan High Speed Rail
- Taiwan Railway
- Taiwan Tourism Administration
- Taiwan High Speed Rail
- Taiwan Railway (TRA)
- Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
- Regus Hsinchu
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