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旅步 tripool: Taipei to TRA Houli Station - how to travel this route

Taipei→TRA Houli Station

Tripool has served more than 500,000 passengers

Distance141 kmTravel time118 mins

fare estimation

TWD 3100TWD 2189

Taipei to TRA Houli Station - how to travel this route

Tripool offers private transfers and shared rides across Taiwan, including from Taipei to TRA Houli Station or anywhere in Taichung City. Whether your trip to Houli District is for sightseeing (Houli Night Market, 丽宝 OUTLET MALL, 麗寶Outlet Mall) or for an overnight stay (LIHPAO RESORT, 頂基_南村 South Village, The Cloud 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 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 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$1,300 per person (for details, please click the yellow button to inquire).

tripool
Travel Time
120 mins
Price per Person
NT$1,090/person
Pros
  • 1–8 passengers
  • Truly pickup anywhere
  • Ride guaranteed
  • No hidden fees
Cons
  • Pre-booking only
  • No cash
HSR
Travel Time
Price per Person
NT$1,150/person
Pros
  • Comfortable seating
Cons
  • Tickets often sold out in peak season
  • Multiple transfers needed
  • Takes time and costs more
Car Rental
Travel Time
150-180 mins
Price per Person
NT$1,450/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
125-135 mins
Price per Person
NT$1,790-2,150/person
Pros
  • Meets urgent needs
  • No upfront payment
Cons
  • Inconsistent quality
  • Usually limited to 4 passengers
  • Higher price
ItemtripoolHSRCar RentalTaxi
Travel Time120 mins-150-180 mins125-135 mins
Price per PersonNT$1,090/personNT$1,150/personNT$1,450/personNT$1,790-2,150/person
Pros
  • 1–8 passengers
  • Truly pickup anywhere
  • Ride guaranteed
  • No hidden fees
  • Comfortable seating
  • 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
  • Takes time and costs more
  • 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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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.

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5-Seater Sedan

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9-Seater Van

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TRA Houli Station private Transfer FAQs

  • To take the High Speed Rail (HSR) from downtown Taipei to TRA Houli Station, HSR is comfortable but expensive and slow. From the earliest departure at 06:26 to the latest at 23:00, there are up to 102 high-speed rail from Taipei to Taichung each day. Assuming you depart from Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, you may walk or take a bus—if available—to Taipei HSR station. Including walking to the platform, buying a ticket, and waiting for the train, it takes at least 25 minutes. Then, take a 47-66-minute (57 min on average) HSR ride from Taipei Station to Taichung HSR Station. The ticket price is NT$700 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 2 hours and 8 minutes. Assuming 2 people traveling together, the average cost per person for the HSR and transfers is NT$1,150. In contrast, if you use Tripool for a door-to-door private car service, the average cost per person is about NT$1,090, and the journey takes 1 hour and 58 minutes. Choosing the HSR over a private charter will not only cost each person at least an extra NT$60 in fares but also waste an additional 10 minutes on transfers and waiting. Book with Tripool now! 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 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 Taipei and TRA Houli Station or rent the car for multiple days. In this case, the estimated cost starts at NT$2900 for a sedan and NT$5900 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 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 日昇計程車, 永達交通, 聖欽衛星車隊 to try to book a ride. Based on the meter, the estimated fare is between NT$3,565 and 4,300, but you could save up to NT$2,100 by booking with Tripool instead. Considering all factors, Tripool is your best choice for traveling from Taipei to TRA Houli Station 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.
  • The quote on the website and the app already include the car rental fee, driver's fare, cost of gasoline, toll fee, insurance, and tips. Passengers don't have to pay for the driver's meals and accommodation fees. There is no other hidden fee. What passengers see on the website is the actual price.
  • 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 TRA Houli Station from Taipei, the soonest is finishing the booking four hours in advance.

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Distance141 kmTravel time118 mins

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