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Transportation


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Contact Information

2007 Taipei Symposium
c/o Institute of 
Statistical Science,
Academia Sinica,
Taipei 11529,
Taiwan, R.O.C.

2007symp@stat.
sinica.edu.tw

 

The current exchange rate is 1 US dollar to about 33 NT (New Taiwan currency),

varying according to the market.

A . Taiwan Taoyuan (Chiang Kai Shek) International Airport (T.T.I./C.K.S. Airport) Academia Sinica: 

a .  By taxi:

Taxis queue outside the Arrival Halls of both Terminal Ι and Terminal II of

T.T.I.(C.K.S.)  Airport.  Airport  taxis  charge according to the meter plus a 50% surcharge (highway tolls not included). Typical fare to Taipei downtown is around NT$1,100. From the T.T.I.(C.K.S.) Airport, you may take a taxi directly to Academia Sinica for around NT$ 1,500~1,700.

b .  By bus:

     1 . Adult single fares vary from NT$ 110 to $140.

2 . The journey time is about 1 hour in moderate traffic.

3 . Where to buy tickets/board the bus:

     Ticket counters are located in the Arrival Passenger Reception Areas

     of  both Terminals.

     Terminal I Bus Platform: On the southwest side of the Arrival

     Passenger Reception Area.

     Terminal II Bus Platform: On the northeast side of the Arrival

     Passenger Reception Area on the first floor of the terminal.

     4 . Four bus companies now provide frequent services between T.T.I.(C.K.S.)

         Airport  and downtown Taipei:

  • Taiwan Bus Corp. (Kuogong Line): to Taipei Railway Station and Taipei Sung Shan Airport. You may get off at either stop and then take a taxi to Academia Sinica for approximately NT$300.

  • Evergreen: to ZhongXiao-FuXing MRT Station. If you only have light packages, this is a good way to save money. You can get off  at ZhongXiao-FuXing MRT Station, take MRT “Blue Line” and  get off at the terminal stop “Kunyang”. Walk out the station and take a taxi to Academia Sinica for about NT$120.

  • Toward You Air Bus: to ZhongXiao-FuXing MRT Station, Hyatt Hotel & Far Eastern Hotel. Get off at one of the above stops and take a taxi from there to Academia Sinica for around NT$220.

  • Fe Go Express: to Taipei Sung Shan Airport. Take a taxi from Sung Shan Airport to Academia Sinica for around NT$300.

 And transfer bus No. 205, 212, 276 to Academia Sinica.

B . Taiwan Taoyuan (Chiang Kai Shek) International Airport

      (T.T.I./C.K.S. Airport)  Chien Tan Overseas Youth Activity Center: 

a .  By taxi:

     Taxis queue outside the Arrival Halls of both Terminal Ι and Terminal II of

     T.T.I.(C.K.S.)  Airport.  Airport  taxis  charge according to the meter plus a 50%

     surcharge (highway tolls not included). Typical fare to Taipei downtown is around

     NT$1,100. From the T.T.I.(C.K.S.) Airport, you may take a taxi directly to

     Chien Tan Overseas Youth Activity Center for around NT$ 1,300~1,500.

  b .  By bus:

             1 . Adult single fares vary from NT$ 110 to $140.

        2 . The journey time is about 1 hour in moderate traffic.

        3 . Where to buy tickets/board the bus:

             Ticket counters are located in the Arrival Passenger Reception Areas  of  both

             Terminals. Terminal I Bus Platform: On the southwest side of the Arrival Passenger

             Reception Area. Terminal II Bus Platform: On the northeast side of the Arrival Passenger

             Reception Area on the first floor of the terminal.

              4 . Four bus companies now provide frequent services between T.T.I.(C.K.S.)

                   Airport  and downtown Taipei:

 
  • Taiwan Bus Corp. (Kuogong Line): to Taipei Railway Station and Taipei Sung Shan Airport. You may get off at either stop and then take a taxi to Chien Tan Overseas Youth Activity Center for approximately NT$150~200.

  • Evergreen: to ZhongXiao-FuXing MRT Station. If you only have light packages, this is a good way to save money. You can get off  at ZhongXiao-FuXing MRT Station and take a taxi to Chien Tan Overseas Youth Activity Center for approximately NT$ 200~250.

  •  Toward You Air Bus: to ZhongXiao-FuXing MRT Station, Hyatt Hotel & Far Eastern Hotel. Get off at one of the above stops and take a taxi from there to Chien Tan Overseas Youth Activity Center for around NT$200~250.

  • Fe Go Express: to Taipei Sung Shan Airport. Take a taxi from Sung Shan Airport to Chien Tan Overseas Youth Activity Center for around NT$150~200.

 

C . Taipei Main (Railway) Station Academia Sinica

     a . By taxi:

     It costs about NT$300. The rate for taxi is NT$70 for the first 1.5 kilometers

     and NT$5 for each additional 300 meters. A 20% surcharge is added

     between 11 P.M. and 6 A.M.

     b . By bus:

     Bus fee is NT$15 within the same district and is NT$30 for crossing district.

     For example, Taipei Main Station to Academia Sinica is NT$30. It can be

     reached by No. 205, 212, 276.


        c . By MRT (Mass Rapid Transit): 

      It costs NT $25 for Taipei Main Station <--> Kunyang Station and take

      buses No. 212, 270 or Blue 25. Where is the depot?

       Kunyang Station Academia Sinica: Bus fare is NT$15.

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D . Jiantan station Academia Sinica

   a . By taxi:

     It costs about NT$300. The rate for taxi is NT$70 for the first 1.5 kilometers

     and NT$5 for each additional 300 meters. A 20% surcharge is added

     between 11 P.M. and 6 A.M.

   b. By MRT (Mass Rapid Transit)

          It costs $35 for Jiantan station to Kunyang station, and take buses No. 212,270,

          or Blue 25.  Where is the depot?     

           Kunyang Station Academia Sinica: Bus fare is NT$15

E . Taxi-calling service:

It is offered at the counter of Activity Center, Academia Sinica.

Tel: 886-2-2336-1313.

F . Map

Location of Academia Sinica at Northern Taiwan

Location of Academia Sinica in Taipei

Map of Academia Sinica

MRT Map   

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