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To and from the Airport:
  1. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Airport Code: TPE)
    Most international flights land in Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport which is situated 40km (24.8 miles) southwest of Taipei.

    Transportation From Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
    Taxi:
    You can take a taxi outside the Arrival Hall. The taxi ride will cost approximately NT$ 1200-1400, depending on traffic. The trip takes about an hour by car/taxi. Note: Please ignore any solicitations of taxi service inside the Arriving Hall. Instead, hire one at the official taxi stop.

    Bus: There are several bus companies in service. The bus terminal is located inside the Arrival Hall. Luggage is self served. The bus fare ranges from NT$125 to 150, depending on the location of the terminal stop in Taipei. You can easily find a taxi on the streets after you get off the bus.

  2. Taipei Songshan Airport (Airport code: TSA)
    Taipei Songshan Airport serves chartered flights, most of which are to and from countries nearby Taiwan. This airport is near Taipei City Center.

    Transportation From Songshan Airport
    Taxi: You can take a taxi outside the Arrival Hall. The taxi charges according to the meter. Payments are mostly accepted in cash only.

    MRT: Take the Wenshan-Neihu Line (Brown line) from Songshan Airport Station to Technology Building Station directly. It takes approximately 15 minutes to walk from the Technology Building Station to Academia Sinica.
Driving
  1. From Freeway No.1: take Neihu Interchange, continue to Chenggong Rd. and Xiangyang Rd., and then continue on Zhongxiao E. Rd and Academia Rd. You will reach the main gate of Academia Sinica on the right of Academia Rd.
  2. From Freeway No.3: take Nanshen Rd. Exit (16.5 km). Head north in the direction of Academia Sinica, down Nanshen Rd., Jiuzhuang St., and Academia Rd., You will reach the main gate of Academia Sinica on the left of Academia Rd.
Train
  1. Take train to Nangang Station. From Exit Zhongxiao E. Rd., take bus to Academia Sinica Station (see below for more bus info).
  2. Take train to Taipei Main Station. Transfer to MRT Nangang Line (Blue Line) to Nangang Station and change to bus to Academia Sinica Station (see below for more bus info).
High Speed Rail
  1. Take Taiwan High Speed Rail to Taipei Main Station. Transfer to MRT Nangang Line (Blue Line) to Nangang Station and change to bus to Academia Sinica Station (see below for more bus info).
Mass Rapid Transit(MRT)
  1. Take Nangang Line (Blue Line) to Nangang Station and change to bus to Academia Sinica Station (see below for more bus info).
  2. Take Neihu Line (Brown Line) to Nangang Exhibition Center Station and change to bus to Academia Sinica Station (see below for more bus info).
Bus
  1. From Nangang Station, take bus No.270, No.212, or Blue No. 25 to Academia Sinica Station.
  2. From Nangang Exhibition Center Station, take bus No.306 or No.276 to Academia Sinica Station
  3. Other bus lines: No.205, No.276, No.306, No.620, No.645, to Academia Sinica Station.