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There are bus and taxi stops in front of the terminal building of Tainan Airport, which is 36 kilometers away from Tainan city center.  You can also make your transfer more practical by getting information from the companies providing car rental and transfer services. Taxi and train are also among the options you can prefer to reach Tainan city center.

Taxi and Train

The city trains departing from Tainan Airport could be a reasonable means of transportation, although they don't go directly to the city center. You can take a taxi at the taxi stops at the airport and reach the train station that is 8 minutes away. There you can get on the train to reach any central point of Tainan city. The distance between the airport and the station is 6.3 kilometers. You can also transfer to the trains heading towards the Balin Station, another popular destination, from Tainan Train Station.

Bus

The most practical way to reach Tainan city center directly from Tainan Airport is undoubtedly to take city buses. The bus number 5 departs from the bus stops outside the airport terminal and goes directly to Tainan city center. The bus ride  takes about 40-45 minutes on average and there are departures at frequent intervals. The price you will pay is almost the same as in the city because of the standard tariff prices that are valid for buses. You will pay 18 Taiwan Dollars to buy a ticket for the bus number 5 departing from the airport according to the latest tariff issued in 2016. If you get discounted tickets, the ticket price comes down up to 9 Taiwan Dollars.

Taxi

The vast majority of local and foreign tourists arriving at Tainan Airport prefer taxi, which is a faster means of transportation. It takes 30 minutes maximum to reach Tainan city center by taxi, which is much faster and more reliable than buses and other means of public transportation. It is possible to go directly to Tainan city center by taxi paying an average fare of 90-110 Taiwan Dollars.

Rent a car

If you search for global and other local car rental companies providing this service at Tainan Airport in advance, you will have brief information about the prices and enjoy pre-booking option on the internet. The following steps take an incredibly short time and then you can enjoy going to Tainan city center in 25-30 minutes driving the rental car.

Although the use of taxi is very common in Tainan city, the buses, which are the most popular public transportation vehicles, are frequently preferred by tourists. You can also use the transfer services or car rental companies to reach the Tainan Airport, which is 36 kilometers away from the city center. Transportation is pretty easy with buses and taxis.

Train and Taxi

There are suburban trains that provide transportation services within the city of Tainan. If you are near Balin Station, it may not be that easy or economical to reach the Tainan Airport by taxi or bus. Therefore, you can take the suburban train which runs directly from Balin Station to Tainan Train Station. Then, you can take a taxi from Tainan Train Station and reach the Tainan Airport within 7-8 minutes.

Bus

Buses that are widely preferred throughout Taiwan can be used for direct access to the Tainan Airport from the city of Tainan. You can easily reach the airport from the city center within 40-45 minutes by taking the bus. Bus tickets can be obtained from ticket vending machines or from tourist information offices. Because fee tariffs are standard, you are required to pay 18 Taiwan Dollars as of 2016 for the bus which will take you to the airport. This fee can be reduced to 9 Taiwan Dollars as long as you benefit from various discounts.

Taxi

The first thing, which will draw one’s attention easily in the city of Tainan, is probably the high level of taxi use. Public transportation vehicles are also advanced as much as taxis, but everyone in a hurry prefers to take a taxi. Likewise, if you are in a hurry to catch your flight or if you don't want to waste a lot of time on the road, taxis can be the best alternative for your transportation. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the Tainan Airport from Tainan city center by taxi, and the cost you will pay is approximately 90-110 Taiwan Dollars.

Car Rental

If you plan to rent a vehicle to reach the Tainan Airport from the Tainan city center, you have to decide to do it at least one day before your flight. Because especially foreign car rental companies do not have an hourly car rental procedure, you need to rent a car for the whole day. You can rent your vehicle in a very short time as long as you have your pre-booking document and international driving license. It is possible to reach the Tainan Airport within about 20-25 minutes.

Airport Information

Tainan Airport is located in Tainan city, on the south of Taiwan, and about 36 km far from the city center. And the airport has been providing transportation services since the year 1949. The airport has increased its facilities at the same level since it gained its international status. In addition to the grocery and shopping stores where you can enjoy while waiting for your flight, there are also several eating and drinking areas such as cafes and restaurants. There are also other services that you can benefit from, such as VIP lounges, lounges, free internet access, currency exchange etc.