With nine lines accessing most parts of the city, the Taipei Mass Rapid Transit
system is one of the easiest ways to get around town. This section briefly introduces the MRT system,and for more information you can visit:http://www.trtc.com.tw/e/
Danshui Line
Opened in 1997, the Danshui (Red) Line runs north from Taipei Main Station to the riverside town of Danshui. Several tourist sites are located near Zhongshan and Jiantan stations.
First train: 06:00
Last train: 24:00
Peak train frequency: ～7 mins.
Off-peak train frequency: ～8 mins.
After 23:00: ~15 mins.
Xindian Line
Opened in 1999, the Xindian (Green) Line provides access to Taipei's southern districts and satellite cities, including Gongguan,Guting, and Xindian District
First train: 06:00
Last train: 24:00
Peak train frequency: ～7 mins.
Off-peak train frequency: ～8 mins.
After 23:00: ~15 mins.
Banqiao,Nangang, and Tucheng Line
Linking Banqiao City and Taipei's Xinyi District, this line is a recently opened
extension of the Bannan Line, with service to Eslite's flagship bookstore and other popular sites.
First train: 06:00 Last train: 24:00
Peak train frequency: Kunyang-Yongning: ～7 mins.
Kunyang-Far Eastern Hospital: ～3 min. 30 sec.
Off-peak train frequency: Kunyang-Yongning: ～8 min.
Kunyang-Far Eastern Hospital: ～4 min.
Wenshan-Neihu Line
This line runs between the Taipei Zoo in the south and Taipei Nangang Exhibition center in the north.
First train: 06:00
Last train: 24:00
Peak train frequency: ～3 min.
Off-peak train frequency: ～5 min.
Riding the MRT
Ticketing Machines
1. Check the route map for the fare to
your destination.
2. Select fare and number of tickets.
3. Pay fare in coins or bills.
5. Retrieve ticket.
6. Retrieve change.
Turnstile Guide (for single trip tickets)
1. Feed ticket face up into the gate slot.
2. The ticket will appear at the top slot and must be retrieved before the gate will open
3. Tickets will automatically be reclaimed at the gate upon exit
ing the station.
system is one of the easiest ways to get around town. This section briefly introduces the MRT system,and for more information you can visit:http://www.trtc.com.tw/e/
Danshui Line
Opened in 1997, the Danshui (Red) Line runs north from Taipei Main Station to the riverside town of Danshui. Several tourist sites are located near Zhongshan and Jiantan stations.
First train: 06:00
Last train: 24:00
Peak train frequency: ～7 mins.
Off-peak train frequency: ～8 mins.
After 23:00: ~15 mins.
Xindian Line
Opened in 1999, the Xindian (Green) Line provides access to Taipei's southern districts and satellite cities, including Gongguan,Guting, and Xindian District
First train: 06:00
Last train: 24:00
Peak train frequency: ～7 mins.
Off-peak train frequency: ～8 mins.
After 23:00: ~15 mins.
Banqiao,Nangang, and Tucheng Line
Linking Banqiao City and Taipei's Xinyi District, this line is a recently opened
extension of the Bannan Line, with service to Eslite's flagship bookstore and other popular sites.
First train: 06:00 Last train: 24:00
Peak train frequency: Kunyang-Yongning: ～7 mins.
Kunyang-Far Eastern Hospital: ～3 min. 30 sec.
Off-peak train frequency: Kunyang-Yongning: ～8 min.
Kunyang-Far Eastern Hospital: ～4 min.
Wenshan-Neihu Line
This line runs between the Taipei Zoo in the south and Taipei Nangang Exhibition center in the north.
First train: 06:00
Last train: 24:00
Peak train frequency: ～3 min.
Off-peak train frequency: ～5 min.
Riding the MRT
Ticketing Machines
1. Check the route map for the fare to
your destination.
2. Select fare and number of tickets.
3. Pay fare in coins or bills.
5. Retrieve ticket.
6. Retrieve change.
Turnstile Guide (for single trip tickets)
1. Feed ticket face up into the gate slot.
2. The ticket will appear at the top slot and must be retrieved before the gate will open
3. Tickets will automatically be reclaimed at the gate upon exit
ing the station.