Transportation & Infrastructure Guide in Taiwan
Public transit, airports, and getting around
Public Transport
Road Infrastructure
Public Transport
8.2/10Excellent urban metros in Taipei (131 km, 6 lines), Kaohsiung (52 km), Taichung, Taoyuan, and New Taipei provide high frequency and reliability. Taiwan Railway's 1,097 km network complements THSR's 354 km high-speed line for seamless intercity travel. Strong integration via smart ticketing and real-time apps, with good accessibility and extended hours.
Road Infrastructure
8.0/10Comprehensive 43,206 km network (2017) includes 1,348 km highways, 737 km expressways, and 872 km freeways, all mostly paved (42,793 km). Well-maintained with modern traffic management; urban roads handle dense traffic effectively, supported by safety features and ongoing smart upgrades.
Internet Speed
9.5/10Taiwan ranks among global leaders with ultra-fast broadband; widespread fiber optic deployment ensures gigabit speeds in urban and most rural areas. Excellent mobile internet complements fixed lines for reliable connectivity nationwide.
Avg: 950+ Mbps • Ubiquitous fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) coverage exceeding 90%, even in rural regions
Airport Connectivity
7.8/10125 airports including 21 major ones provide strong domestic coverage; Taoyuan International (TPE) serves as primary Asia-Pacific hub with extensive global routes. Good connections to regional destinations, accessible via efficient rail and road links.
Hubs: Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE), Kaohsiung (KHH), Taipei Songshan (TSA)
Transportation Costs
- Metro Pass
- NT$1,200-2,000/month (Taipei EasyCard)
- Bus Trip
- NT$15-30 single ride
- Taxi
- NT$70 start + NT$23/km
- High-speed Train
- NT$1,490 Taipei-Kaohsiung (standard)
Mobile Network
Top-tier mobile networks offer gigabit 5G speeds in cities and reliable 4G/5G nationwide; high reliability supports smart transport apps and real-time navigation.
Driving License
Foreign licenses valid for 30 days with IDP (Taiwan/Chinese translation required); EU licenses need IDP. For stays over 1 year, conversion to Taiwanese license mandatory via test after 30 days. Drives on the right.
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