TRA Chiayi Station→Sun Moon Lake Hotel
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Distance：101 km ｜Travel time：117 mins
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The moment you arrive in Chiayi City, your perfect holiday officially begins! But one practical question quickly arises: what to do with your heavy luggage? Should you drag it to the hotel first to check in, wasting valuable daytime hours, or leave it in a station locker and make a detour later to retrieve it? Neither option feels ideal, and both sacrifice efficiency and convenience. Tripool offers the smarter solution with our customized “multi-stop” service. Your driver will be waiting for you on time at TRA Chiayi Station, and the first stop will be your reserved Sun Moon Lake Hotel. In just a few minutes, you can check in and drop off your bags, then travel light as the same driver and vehicle seamlessly take you onward to the highlight of your day—Longfeng Temple, Wenwu Temple, Xiangshan Visitor Center. The entire process is smooth and effortless, saving you more than double the time and energy compared to traditional options. On our website or app, you can easily set multiple stops and calculate fares instantly, with completely transparent pricing. Don’t let your luggage slow down your adventure—let Tripool be your smartest travel concierge. Suppose you are searching for a private day tour from TRA Chiayi Station to Sun Moon Lake Hotel. In this case, Tripool is the service for you. It's from NT$2269 for a ride. We provide all daily cleaning and disinfection for vehicles. Unlock the freedom to explore Taiwan your way. Safe, reliable, and always on time.
After analyzing the available data, we found the following alternatives to private charters or transfers. For the journey from TRA Chiayi Station to Sun Moon Lake Hotel, the fastest land transportation is Tripool private car transfer, but if you want a more budget-friendly choice, an iRent is the most cost-saving option for a group of 1-8 people. The data in the following table is based on a party of 1 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. Additionally, for single travelers, Tripool also provides door-to-door carpooling service, only NT$1,300 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
- Tickets often sold out in peak season
- Multiple transfers needed
- Takes time and costs more
- Low-cost
- Flexible schedule
- Extra commute to car pick-up
- Time restrictions for pick-up and return
- Additional risk involved
- Requires same-day return or a multi-day rental
- Meets urgent needs
- No upfront payment
- Inconsistent quality
- Usually limited to 4 passengers
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| Travel Time | 115 mins | - | 120-145 mins | 120-130 mins |
| Price per Person | NT$2,270/person | NT$3,280/person | NT$1,550-2,100/person | NT$2,100-2,500/person |
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Sun Moon Lake Hotel private Transfer FAQs
- To take the High Speed Rail (HSR) from TRA Chiayi Station to Sun Moon Lake Hotel, HSR is expensive and slow. From the earliest departure at 06:21 to the latest at 23:27, there are up to 60 high-speed rail from Chiayi to Taichung each day. Assuming you depart from TRA Chiayi Station (West District, Chiayi City) and head to the nearest Chiayi HSR station, a taxi ride would cost about NT$400 and take approximately 23 minutes. After arriving at the HSR station, the time to walk in, purchase tickets, and wait on the platform is about 15 minutes. Then, take a 22-35-minute (28 min on average) HSR ride from Chiayi Station to Taichung HSR Station. The ticket price is NT$380 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 70 minutes with a fare of NT$2,500, you will arrive at your destination at Sun Moon Lake Hotel (Yuchi Township, Nantou County). The entire journey, including transfers, takes a total of 2 hours and 26 minutes. Assuming one person traveling alone, the total transportation cost is NT$3,280. In contrast, if you use Tripool for a door-to-door private car service, it will only cost NT$2,270, and the journey takes 1 hour and 57 minutes. Choosing the HSR over a private charter will not only cost at least an extra NT$1,010 in fares but also waste an additional 29 minutes on transfers and waiting. Book with Tripool now!
- If you have a Taiwanese driver's license, are confident in your driving skills, and you do not need to rest in the car (since you will be the one driving), and most importantly, if you plan to make a same-day round trip, then iRent, which allows you to pick up and drop off a car on the street in the Chiayi City area, is likely your cheapest option. After registering on the iRent app, you can rent a small car for NT$115-205 per hour with an additional charge of NT$3.2 per kilometer. The estimated cost from TRA Chiayi Station to Sun Moon Lake Hotel is between NT$1550 and NT$2100 (the price difference depends on weekday/weekend rates, car model, and how soon you make the return trip after reaching your destination). Although the estimate already includes potential eTag tolls and a roadside parking fee of NT$40 per hour, you are responsible for any additional car insurance and potential traffic fines. Furthermore, iRent by Hotai only offers basic models like the Toyota Yaris, Prius C, and Vios—functional, yes, but far from the comfort you'd expect for anything beyond a grocery run. If your group has more than four people, larger 7-seater or 9-seater vehicles are not available. Moreover, the most common complaint about self-service car-sharing services is the vehicle's condition; you might open the door to find trash left by the previous user or unrepaired dents. Every rental feels like opening a blind box—sometimes fine, sometimes frustrating. Additionally, you might occasionally face issues like the previous user not returning the car on time for your reservation, or being unable to find a parking spot when you need to return it. This poses a significant risk for those in a hurry or traveling with other passengers. Finally, while picking up and dropping off the car on the street seems convenient, it is restricted to specific operational zones. The available parking spots may still be some distance away from your actual departure or arrival point, making it very inconvenient in rainy weather or when carrying luggage.
- If you choose to take a taxi directly, in the Chiayi City area, you can use apps to hail a cab from 55688 Taiwan Taxi, and if you cannot hail a cab on the street, you can also consider calling taxi fleets near TRA Chiayi Station, such as 台灣嘉義大車隊, 嘉義博愛無線計程車, 大嘉義計程車 to try to book a ride. Based on the meter, the estimated fare is between NT$2,095 and 2,500, which is not significantly different from Tripool. By comparison, Tripool offers a fixed, transparent fare that will not change due to traffic or detours. However, when considering the return trip, in Nantou County there are only about 340 licensed taxis. This is about 65% of the number of taxis in Chiayi City, and its density is just 0.2% of the Taipei/New Taipei metro area, making it 490 times more difficult to hail a cab there. Considering all factors, Tripool is your best choice for traveling from TRA Chiayi Station to Sun Moon Lake Hotel in terms of both price and service quality.
- Tripool provides private day tours and charter services all around the island, including Sun Moon Lake Hotel and TRA Chiayi Station. Tourists are welcome to choose from point-to-point transportation service to 2~12 hours private trip service. The price is 100% transparent without any hidden fee. What you see on the website/app is the actual price. There is no need to email us or even make a phone call to verify. The full-day service price may not be lower than other providers. But if you only need a few hours or just a one-way transfer service, we can guarantee that our price is the most competitive in the market and tripool is the best choice. We offer 5-seater sedans, SUVs, and 9-seater vans. If your group is more than 9, we can arrange a bigger bus for you.
- If you are looking for a private car or a taxi from TRA Chiayi Station to Sun Moon Lake Hotel, input the pick-up and drop-off locations (or addresses) on our website. You will get an actual quote in just three seconds. Follow the yellow buttons, fill up your travel information, and choose the payment methods. Once you get the order ID, you will get an SMS and a confirmation email, and your order is all set. We will provide the driver's contact and the car information one day before the ride at 8 PM. We will fulfill your reservation 100%, guaranteeing that our driver will show up. It's recommended to finish the booking one day before noon. Tripool still accepts orders by 6 PM if you have an urgent request, and the latest order can come in by four hours in advance.
- 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.
- Tripool offers a point-to-point private car service in Taiwan. As long as the destination connects to a road or can be searched on Google Maps, we assure you that a car can send you there. Try inputting your home/office address or a hotel's name in the search bar, and our driver will pick you up punctually and travel to a hotel or an airport with ease.
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