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Most people traveling from Taipei Main Station to Nangang take the MRT. But if you’re in a hurry, some commuters have discovered that it’s 10 minutes faster to take the high-speed rail, and only NT$5 more expensive. They’re encouraging others to changes lines too, saying it’s more than worth it.

Meng Chia-mei
FTV reporter
When traveling from Taipei Main to Nangang, most people take the MRT. But some people have discovered that if you go just across the way and take the HSR instead, it’s faster and only costs NT$5 more.

Member of public
For only a NT$5 difference and getting there a little bit faster, for me, I think it’s OK. Sometimes it’s really crowded on the MRT, but usually, the HSR has passenger limits and people have slightly different destinations.

Member of public
If you can spend only NT$5 more and get there 10 minutes faster, I’d be willing to do it.

The journey from Taipei Main to Nangang on the HSR takes 8 to 9 minutes compared to 19 minutes on the MRT. For just NT$5 more, you can save 10 minutes. It’s also less crowded, and you’ll be sure to get a seat. It seems like a deal that can’t be beat. But if you factor in frequency, during peak hours, there’s only a high-speed train every 5 to 25 minutes, compared to a train every 2 to 2-and-a-half minutes on the MRT. If your timing is off, it wouldn’t be worth it.

Member of public
I think it’s all right for me. But I wouldn’t go out of my way to do it. As long as it’s convenient.

Member of public
The MRT runs more frequently. SoI’d take a look at the schedule first. If the MRT would be faster, I’d choose that.

When choosing between the HSR and MRT, you need to consider ticket price, timing, and train frequency. But some have come up with a compromise. With its more frequent departures and cheaper price than the HSR, plus acceptance of TPass, the Taiwan Railway is also a solid alternative.

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