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旅步 tripool: New Taipei to TRA Houli Station - rent a car with driver

New Taipei→TRA Houli Station

The most efficient way to reach your destination

Distance131 kmTravel time116 mins

fare estimation

TWD 2800TWD 2019

New Taipei to TRA Houli Station - rent a car with driver

Tripool offers private transfers and shared rides across Taiwan, including from New Taipei to TRA Houli Station or anywhere in Taichung City. Whether your trip to Houli District is for sightseeing (Houli Night Market, 麗寶Outlet Mall, 丽宝 OUTLET MALL) or for an overnight stay (LIHPAO RESORT, 頂基_南村 South Village, In Joy Hotel), we can arrange sedans, SUVs, 9-seater vans, or even mid-size buses to match your needs, saving you both the hassle of transfers at TRA Houli Station and unnecessary extra expenses. But if you plan to switch to public transportation after arriving at TRA Houli Station to continue to another county, let us help you calculate something you may not have thought about before—your hidden time cost. After all, your journey doesn’t really end at the station, does it? The traditional way of thinking is: “Home → Station A → Station B → Final Destination.” While the trip looks like it’s broken into sections, the actual total time you spend is the sum of all travel time plus all waiting and transfer time. Especially when your true destination is within about two hours or 150 kilometers of your departure point, the accumulated time spent going to the station, waiting in advance, and then catching a taxi or bus after getting off can easily exceed 90 minutes. At that point, a smarter choice is to go directly from New Taipei straight to your final destination. That’s exactly what Tripool’s long-distance private transfer service was designed for. Instead of booking a ride just to the station, enter your real destination or address on our website, and you’ll be surprised—when you skip all the complicated transfers and ride with Tripool directly, not only is the total travel time shorter and the ride more comfortable, but for groups of two or more, the total cost may even be cheaper than buying multiple HSR tickets plus several taxi fares. So next time you’re heading to the station, ask yourself: are you really going to the station, or to your destination? Let Tripool’s efficient point-to-point service give you a smarter journey that saves both time and money.
After analyzing the available data, we found the following alternatives to private charters or transfers. For the journey from New Taipei to TRA Houli Station, the fastest land transportation is Tripool private car transfer, and it is also the most cost-effective transportation method for groups of 2-8 people. The data in the following table is based on a party of 2 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. For a single traveler, Tripool's shared ride can offer further savings at just NT$1,200 per person (for details, please click the yellow button to inquire).

tripool
Travel Time
115 mins
Price per Person
NT$1,010/person
Pros
  • 1–8 passengers
  • Truly pickup anywhere
  • Ride guaranteed
  • No hidden fees
Cons
  • Pre-booking only
  • No cash
HSR
Travel Time
115 mins
Price per Person
NT$1,120/person
Pros
  • Comfortable seating
  • No time wasted
Cons
  • Tickets often sold out in peak season
  • Multiple transfers needed
  • Higher fare
Car Rental
Travel Time
145-175 mins
Price per Person
NT$1,400/person
Pros
  • On your schedule
Cons
  • Extra commute to car pick-up
  • Time restrictions for pick-up and return
  • Costly
  • Requires same-day return or a multi-day rental
Taxi
Travel Time
120-130 mins
Price per Person
NT$1,660-2,000/person
Pros
  • Meets urgent needs
  • No upfront payment
Cons
  • Inconsistent quality
  • Usually limited to 4 passengers
  • Higher price
ItemtripoolHSRCar RentalTaxi
Travel Time115 mins115 mins145-175 mins120-130 mins
Price per PersonNT$1,010/personNT$1,120/personNT$1,400/personNT$1,660-2,000/person
Pros
  • 1–8 passengers
  • Truly pickup anywhere
  • Ride guaranteed
  • No hidden fees
  • Comfortable seating
  • No time wasted
  • On your schedule
  • Meets urgent needs
  • No upfront payment
Cons
  • Pre-booking only
  • No cash
  • Tickets often sold out in peak season
  • Multiple transfers needed
  • Higher fare
  • Extra commute to car pick-up
  • Time restrictions for pick-up and return
  • Costly
  • Requires same-day return or a multi-day rental
  • Inconsistent quality
  • Usually limited to 4 passengers
  • Higher price
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About tripool

tripool is a licensed smart ride platform offering shared rides, point-to-point transfers, charter services, and airport pickups. Whether you're traveling solo or with family, you’ll always find the most suitable way to get around.

In addition to Taiwan, we also offer airport transfers and private tours in Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand — ensuring your journey stays smooth and worry-free from the moment you land.

  • Save Up to 40%
    Save Up to 40%

    Our smart dispatch system reduces empty trips, helping you save up to 40% on fares—saving both money and time.

  • Flexible Cancellation, Zero Stress
    Flexible Cancellation, Zero Stress

    Plans changed? No worries. Cancel within the allowed time and receive a full refund—completely stress-free.

  • Trusted by Real Users
    Trusted by Real Users

    Every driver is carefully selected and trained. With over 500,000 rides served and a 99% satisfaction rate, we’ve earned travelers’ trust across Asia.

Our vehicles

5-Seater Sedan

5-Seater Sedan

Toyota Altis or similar

7-Seater MPV

7-Seater MPV

Toyota Corolla Cross, RAV4, or similar

9-Seater Van

9-Seater Van

Volkswagen Caravelle, Ford Tourneo or similar

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TRA Houli Station private Transfer FAQs

  • To take the High Speed Rail (HSR) from downtown New Taipei to TRA Houli Station, HSR is comfortable and quick but pricey. From the earliest departure at 06:34 to the latest at 23:08, there are up to 91 high-speed rail from Banqiao to Taichung each day. Assuming you depart from Banqiao District, New Taipei City, you may walk or take a bus—if available—to Banqiao HSR station. Including walking to the platform, buying a ticket, and waiting for the train, it takes at least 20 minutes. Then, take a 39-56-minute (49 min on average) HSR ride from Banqiao Station to Taichung HSR Station. The ticket price is NT$670 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 36 minutes with a fare of NT$900, you will arrive at your destination at TRA Houli Station (Houli District, Taichung City). The entire journey, including transfers, takes a total of 1 hour and 55 minutes. Assuming 2 people traveling together, the average cost per person for the HSR and transfers is NT$1,120. In contrast, if you use Tripool for a door-to-door private car service, the average cost per person is about NT$1,010, and the journey takes 1 hour and 56 minutes. For long-distance travel, the HSR is indeed faster than a car by 2 minutes, but it comes with an extra transportation cost of about NT$220. Therefore, for those who are not in a major hurry, booking with Tripool is the more cost-effective option. If you are traveling alone, 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 New Taipei to TRA Houli Station, 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 New Taipei and TRA Houli Station or rent the car for multiple days. In this case, the estimated cost starts at NT$2800 for a sedan and NT$5800 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 station.
  • If you choose to take a taxi directly, in the New 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, such as 慶安計程車, 亞太衛星車隊, 永達交通 to try to book a ride. Based on the meter, the estimated fare is between NT$3,315 and 4,000, but you could save up to NT$2,000 by booking with Tripool instead. Considering all factors, Tripool is your best choice for traveling from New Taipei to TRA Houli Station in terms of both price and service quality.
  • For regular long-distance travelers, they find Tripool's price may be too low to be good. On the contrary, Tripool has a high standard for selecting drivers and vehicles. Besides dropping drivers who are low rated, we also send mystery shoppers regularly to test drivers' service. Tripool's drivers are not allowed to smoke in the cars, and they have to wear masks all the time during the pandemic. We don't compromise our service for a low cost. Tripool can provide excellent service with 70~80% of the market price because of AI algorithms. We use these to dispatch vehicles to increase efficiency. Tripool can use fewer drivers to serve more travelers, especially in high seasons like Chinese New Year, Christmas, and summer vacation. Fewer drivers mean better quality control. The price on tripool's website and app are dynamic. Generally, the earlier a ride is booked, the lower price it is. Most of all, all booking are 100% refundable as long as the cancelation request is made one day before noon, no matter what the reason is. If you are preparing to go from New Taipei to TRA Houli Station, it's better to reserve it now to secure the best price.
  • 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.
  • Once the booking process is completed and getting an order ID, the reservation is confirmed. Tripool promises a private car will pick passengers up on time. All the essential information, such as the driver's name, mobile number, car model, and car plate number, will be sent via SMS and email. If the driver is not at the pick-up location, passengers can contact the driver via mobile phone. The driver may be away due to a lack of parking space and waiting nearby. Suppose there is some serious emergency or traffic jam to delay the trip. In that case, tripool will rearrange a driver to reduce passengers' waiting time.
  • 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.
  • Some drivers in Line and Facebook groups claim that they can offer private transportation services with a group of more than 8 in a single van, but their services are illegal. According to Taiwan traffic laws, a van can only accommodate nine people maximum, including a driver. Excluding a driver, the maximum number of passengers is 8. If your group is 9 or more and you prefer to travel together in one vehicle, a bus is the only legal option. Some 9-seater van drivers modify their cars and add one or two extra chairs. If these modified vans are detected by the polices on the street, your trip will be terminated immediately. Worst of all, there are additional risks for accidents. And insurance is definitely not covering it. Don't risk your family's and friends' life for a lower price. If your group is no more than 10, we recommend hiring a 9-seater van and a 5-seater sedan. It is cheaper than booking a bus on most occasions. But if your group is more than 12, hiring a bus may be ideal. However, there are few exceptions, such as traveling to mountain areas or narrow lanes. It is better to consult our online service before booking.

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Distance131 kmTravel time116 mins

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TWD 2800TWD 2019

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