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Puyuma Express Taipei–Taitung train timings

Taipei Main StationTaichung Station
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunRuns daily
07:10
Departs Taipei
08:52
Arrives Taichung
1h 42m
Journey time
162 km
Distance

Puyuma Express Taipei–Taitung timetable

3 stops · scheduled times
#StationArrivesDeparts
1Taipei Main Station—07:10
2Hsinchu Station08:0008:02
3Taichung Station08:52—

Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Taiwan's national railway on the day.

Puyuma Express Taipei–Taitung: Taipei to Taichung

Puyuma Express Taipei–Taitung (TR 11) is a premium train run by Taiwan's national railway between Taipei Main Station and Taichung Station. The full journey covers 162 km and takes 1h 42m, with 1 intermediate stop.

It leaves Taipei Main Station at 07:10 and reaches Taichung Station at 08:52. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Hsinchu Station.

Taiwan Railways Puyuma Express Train 11 is TRA's fastest non-HSR service, running from Taipei to Taitung on the rugged east coast, covering 342 km in approximately 2h10m. Named after the Puyuma indigenous people of Taitung, the 140 km/h tilting train speeds through the spectacular Hualien gorge and east coast scenery — one of Asia's most beautiful rail routes.

How to book Puyuma Express Taipei–Taitung tickets

Tickets are sold by Taiwan's national railway at stations and, where available, on its website.

Puyuma Express Taipei–Taitung: common questions

What time does Puyuma Express Taipei–Taitung leave Taipei?
Puyuma Express Taipei–Taitung departs Taipei Main Station at 07:10 and arrives at Taichung Station at 08:52. Times are the published timetable in local time.
How long does Puyuma Express Taipei–Taitung take from Taipei to Taichung?
The scheduled journey time is 1h 42m for 162 km.
Which stations does Puyuma Express Taipei–Taitung stop at?
Puyuma Express Taipei–Taitung calls at Taipei Main Station, Hsinchu Station and Taichung Station.
Does Puyuma Express Taipei–Taitung run every day?
Yes, Puyuma Express Taipei–Taitung runs daily.