The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei→HSR Taichung Station
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Distance：166 km ｜Travel time：140 mins
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The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei to HSR Taichung Station - tripool
A wonderful journey is coming to an end, and after enjoying a hearty final breakfast at The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei in Taipei City, it’s time to head to the station for the ride home. Have you ever experienced this: checking out early just to match public transportation schedules and then waiting endlessly at the station, or anxiously standing at the hotel entrance during rush hour, worried you won’t catch a taxi in time and might miss your train or HSR? The end of your trip should be relaxing and pleasant, not rushed and stressful. With Tripool’s booking service, you can time your return perfectly. Based on your ticket schedule, you can book a driver to pick you up from The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei or any other hotels like MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel 台北忠孝, Park Taipei Hotel, Taipei Fullerton Hotel-Fuxing South at just the right moment. There’s no need to leave too early—you can calmly pack your bags and check out at ease. Our drivers know Taipei City’s traffic well and will plan the most efficient route, ensuring you reach HSR Taichung Station safely within about 140 minutes. Prices are confirmed when booking online, with a four-seater sedan starting at NT$2500 and no hidden fees, so you can stay in full control of your budget. Leave the return transportation to Tripool and keep your time for yourself, ending your trip with grace and peace of mind. Tripool offers cheaper long-distance private transportation than taxis for a private car service around Taiwan. Travel from The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei to HSR Taichung Station with our non-smoking vehicles. The preferred choice for business and leisure travel.
After analyzing the available data, we found the following alternatives to private charters or transfers. For the journey from The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei to HSR Taichung Station, 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$1,500 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 | 140 mins | - | 170-200 mins | 145-155 mins |
| Price per Person | NT$630/person | NT$750/person | NT$780/person | NT$1,050-1,250/person |
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HSR Taichung Station private Transfer FAQs
- To take the High Speed Rail (HSR) from The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei to HSR Taichung Station, HSR is comfortable and quick but pricey. 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 The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei (Daan District, Taipei City) and head to the nearest Taipei HSR station, a taxi ride would cost about NT$200 and take approximately 16 minutes. After arriving at the HSR station, the time to walk in, purchase tickets, and wait on the platform is about 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. The entire journey, including transfers, takes a total of 1 hour and 48 minutes. Assuming 4 people traveling together, the average cost per person for the HSR and transfers is NT$750. In contrast, if you use Tripool for a door-to-door private car service, the average cost per person is about NT$630, and the journey takes 2 hours and 20 minutes. For long-distance travel, the HSR is indeed faster, but it comes with an extra transportation cost of about NT$480. 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 The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei to HSR Taichung 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 The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei and HSR Taichung Station 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 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 near The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei, such as 鑫明交通, 吉利計程車, 建國計程車 to try to book a ride. Based on the meter, the estimated fare is between NT$4,190 and 5,000, 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 The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei to HSR Taichung 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 The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei to HSR Taichung 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.
- Passengers can request additional stops for a ride from The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei to HSR Taichung Station. Every 5 km of additional distance for a stop charges NT$200, whether it is along the way or not. It's necessary for the driver's extra time.
- 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.
- 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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