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.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taipei Main Station Taipei | Start | 07:10 |
| 2 | Hsinchu Station Hsinchu | 08:00 | 08:02 |
| 3 | Taichung Station Taichung | 08:52 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Taiwan railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
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.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 3 stops with a total journey time of approximately 1h 42m.
Available travel classes include Ordinary. Fares start from TWD 290 for Ordinary.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
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Puyuma Express Taipei–Taitung departs at 07:10 and arrives at the final destination at 08:52. Total journey time is approximately 1h 42m. Always verify current timings with Taiwan Railways before travelling.
Puyuma Express Taipei–Taitung fares start from approximately 290 (economy class). Book at official website for the latest prices.
Book Puyuma Express Taipei–Taitung tickets at official website, the official Taiwan Railways booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
Puyuma Express Taipei–Taitung makes 3 stops. The route starts at Taipei Main Station and ends at Taichung Station. Major intermediate stops include Hsinchu Station.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the Taiwan Railways website or app before booking.