Getting Around

HSR, trains, buses, transit cards and how to book them.

5 answers, each with a visible review date.

ComparisonEasyCard vs iPASS vs TPASS vs Taipei Fun Pass: Which One Do You Actually Need?
Taiwan transit cards and passes compared: EasyCard, iPASS, TPASS and Taipei Fun Pass, with clear break-even advice for visitors.
Practical guideRenting a Car in Taiwan: IDP Rules, Real Prices and When It's Worth It
Car rental in Taiwan for foreign tourists — the IDP requirement, NT$2,000-2,500 daily rates, deposits and age rules, one-way fees, and the routes where a car beats the train. Checked August 2026.
Practical guideGetting Around Taiwan: HSR, TRA, Buses, EasyCard and Taxis Explained
A practical Taiwan transport guide covering HSR, TRA, metro, buses, EasyCard, taxis, booking, luggage and accessible travel.
Practical guideHow to Book Taiwan HSR Tickets: The Foreigner Discounts Nobody Tells You About
Taiwan High Speed Rail booking in 2026 — the 15% foreigner discount, the buy-one-get-one to the south, early-bird quota tactics, and the fix for declined cards.
Practical guideTaoyuan Airport to Taipei: MRT, Taxi, Uber or Bus (What I'd Actually Take)
Every way from Taoyuan Airport into Taipei with real 2026 prices — the 36-minute MRT, what taxis and Ubers actually cost, and what to do if you land at 2am.