Courtyard by Marriott Taipei→Le Méridien Taichung
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Distance：171 km ｜Travel time：153 mins
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Courtyard by Marriott Taipei to Le Méridien Taichung - tripool
For travelers from other counties or from abroad, precious vacation days shouldn’t be wasted. Since you’ve come all the way to Nangang District, Taipei City and Central District, Taichung City, the key to enjoying your trip is minimizing time spent on the road. With Tripool’s guaranteed service through online booking, the ride between Courtyard by Marriott Taipei and Le Méridien Taichung takes only about 155 minutes, giving you more time to explore attractions such as 歷史文物陳列館 Museum of Institute of History and Philology, Taipei Zoo, Shilin Night Market and Zhonghua Road Night market, Taichung Station Railway Cultural Park, Taichung Railway Station Tourist Service Center. If your priority is to enjoy the facilities of your hotel or B&B, booking a “one-way private transfer” directly to your destination is the most time-saving and cost-effective option. But if you prefer to explore along the way and visit multiple spots, the flexible “hourly ride” service, available from 2 to 12 hours, will be the perfect fit for you.
After analyzing the available data, we found the following alternatives to private charters or transfers. For the journey from Courtyard by Marriott Taipei to Le Méridien Taichung, the fastest land transportation is high-speed rail, but if you do not want to spend a lot of money, a Tripool private car transfer is the most cost-saving option for a group of 4-8 people. The data in the following table is based on a party of 4 and compares the pros and cons of a private car transfer, car rental, taxi, and high-speed rail. For a more complete analysis of transportation costs and time, please see the FAQ below. Assuming a solo traveler is not in a hurry, Tripool's carpool service offers a better price in exchange for a bit more travel time, at just NT$1,700 per person (for details, please click the yellow button to inquire).
- 1–8 passengers
- Truly pickup anywhere
- Ride guaranteed
- No hidden fees
- Pre-booking only
- No cash
- Comfortable seating
- No time wasted
- Tickets often sold out in peak season
- Multiple transfers needed
- Higher fare
- On your schedule
- Extra commute to car pick-up
- Time restrictions for pick-up and return
- Costly
- Requires same-day return or a multi-day rental
- Meets urgent needs
- No upfront payment
- Inconsistent quality
- Usually limited to 4 passengers
- Higher price
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| Travel Time | 155 mins | 125 mins | 185-215 mins | 160-170 mins |
| Price per Person | NT$680/person | NT$830/person | NT$780/person | NT$1,080-1,300/person |
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Le Méridien Taichung private Transfer FAQs
- To take the High Speed Rail (HSR) from Courtyard by Marriott Taipei to Le Méridien Taichung, HSR is comfortable and quick but pricey. From the earliest departure at 06:15 to the latest at 22:50, there are up to 101 high-speed rail from Nangang to Taichung each day. Assuming you depart from Courtyard by Marriott Taipei (Nangang District, Taipei City) , you may walk or take a bus—if available—to Nangang HSR station. Including walking to the platform, buying a ticket, and waiting for the train, it takes at least 20 minutes. Then, take a 58-77-minute (68 min on average) HSR ride from Nangang Station to Taichung HSR Station. The ticket price is NT$750 per person, followed by a 10-minute walk to exit the station, wait for a ride at the taxi stand, and after a trip of about 25 minutes with a fare of NT$300, you will arrive at your destination at Le Méridien Taichung (Central District, Taichung City). The entire journey, including transfers, takes a total of 2 hours and 3 minutes. Assuming 4 people traveling together, the average cost per person for the HSR and transfers is NT$830. In contrast, if you use Tripool for a door-to-door private car service, the average cost per person is about NT$680, and the journey takes 2 hours and 33 minutes. For long-distance travel, the HSR is indeed faster, but it comes with an extra transportation cost of about NT$600. Therefore, for those who are not in a major hurry, booking with Tripool is the more cost-effective option. If you are traveling in a group of three or less, you can also consider Tripool's carpooling service to save up to an additional 50% on transportation costs.
- Although you can choose to rent a car to drive from Courtyard by Marriott Taipei to Le Méridien Taichung, the cost can be significant. Rental companies typically charge by the day. A small sedan like a Toyota Yaris or Nissan Kicks starts at NT$1500 per day, while a 9-seater van like a Ford Tourneo or Volkswagen Transporter costs around NT$4500 per day. Extra costs such as fuel (approx. NT$3/km), eTag tolls (approx. NT$1/km), roadside parking (approx. NT$40/hour), insurance, and fines are not included. If your daily mileage exceeds 200-400 km, there will be an additional surcharge of NT$100-2,000. Since the vast majority of rental companies do not offer one-way rentals, you either need to make a same-day round trip between Courtyard by Marriott Taipei and Le Méridien Taichung or rent the car for multiple days. In this case, the estimated cost starts at NT$3100 for a sedan and NT$6100 for a 9-seater van. Booking a one-way private transfer with the Tripool app is the most affordable and convenient option for traveling to the hotel.
- If you choose to take a taxi directly, in the Taipei City area, you can use apps to hail a cab from 55688 Taiwan Taxi, Uber, Line Go, Yoxi, etc., and if you cannot hail a cab on the street, you can also consider calling taxi fleets near Courtyard by Marriott Taipei, such as 志陽計程車, 七星富貴計程表行 to try to book a ride. Based on the meter, the estimated fare is between NT$4,315 and 5,200, but you could save up to NT$2,500 by booking with Tripool instead. Considering all factors, Tripool is your best choice for traveling from Courtyard by Marriott Taipei to Le Méridien Taichung in terms of both price and service quality.
- Tripool will send a receipt through the third-party system one week after the ride. If passengers need to claim reimbursement for travel expenses, there is a blank to fill with the company's title and tax ID. It's legal, and there is no extra 5% for the receipt. Once the receipt is received via email, it can be printed out for reimbursement or saved as a PDF.
- There are many gypsy cabs or illegal taxis in Line and Facebook groups. Their fares are cheap but with many risks. If the cabs are pulled over by polices, passengers cannot continue the trip. If there is an accident, none of the insurance companies will settle a claim. Worst of all, illegal drivers may conduct crimes without any trace. Don't put your life at risk for just saving a few bucks. On the other hand, tripool contracts with legal drivers without any criminal record. All vehicles provide up to $5 million in insurance. The easiest way to distinguish a legal vehicle is the car plate number. Unless the initial character of the car plate number is either T or R, the car is 100% illegal for taxi service.
- Among these options, Uber is the only one with broad and reliable coverage in Taiwan, available in major cities such as Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung. Grab does not operate in Taiwan. Didi previously entered the market but has since exited. Bolt has just launched in Taiwan and is currently limited to Taipei. Lyft is not available in Taiwan. If you are choosing among these five, Uber is by far the most practical and widely used option in Taiwan. However, for longer intercity transfers, airport rides, or day trips, tripool is often a better choice—offering transparent pricing, professional drivers, and coverage across Taiwan.
- Every order can only reserve one car, and it is easier for passengers to make any change or cancelation. Please make two separate bookings on the website or the app if passengers need a round trip. There is no particular promotion about a round trip for now, but it's welcome to use any coupon for each ride.
- As long as you can choose the date, time, and finish the booking on our website or the app, tripool guarantees our driver will show up. However, tripool is not a ride-hailing yellow cab company. All the reservations have to be pre-booked. If you want to go to Le Méridien Taichung from Courtyard by Marriott Taipei, the soonest is finishing the booking four hours in advance.
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