City, Taiwan
Getting around Tainan
How to get around Tainan
Tainan has no metro; the center is walkable, but buses are slow and infrequent. Scooters, YouBike and Uber fill the gaps; HSR and TRA connect to other cities.
Ways to get around Tainan
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | 18–30 TWD | Tourist buses 99 and 88 link Anping and downtown; tap iPASS or EasyCard |
| YouBike | About 10 TWD per 30 min | Good for flat old-town streets |
| Taxi or Uber | 85 TWD flag fall | Plentiful and affordable |
| Taiwan Railways (TRA) | Local trains from 15 TWD | Tainan Station is central |
Ride-hailing apps in Tainan
A 5 km ride costs about NT$170–280 ($5.3–8.8).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Works citywide; cheaper than in Taipei |
| 55688 Taiwan Taxi | Local taxi app |
- Taxis are cheap and metered. Hail on busy streets or use Uber; show addresses in Chinese.
Arriving in Tainan
Tainan Airport (TNN)
Domestic flights plus a few to Japan; bus or taxi to center 200–300 TWD, about 20 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Popular for Anping and day trips; needs a recognised licence or IDP. Rentals are cheap, 300–500 TWD a day.
- 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 Tainan?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, 55688 Taiwan Taxi.
What's the best way to get around Tainan?
Tainan has no metro; the center is walkable, but buses are slow and infrequent. Scooters, YouBike and Uber fill the gaps; HSR and TRA connect to other cities.
How do I get from the airport to Tainan?
Domestic flights plus a few to Japan; bus or taxi to center 200–300 TWD, about 20 min.
Is Tainan walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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