10 Cities Near Taipei + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Taipei, TW, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Jiufen, Tamsui, Keelung.
The closest notable city to Taipei, TW is Jiufen, about 20 mi (32 km) away — roughly 39 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JiufenLantern-lit mountain town | 20 mi / 32 km | 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| TamsuiRiverside sunset old town | 11 mi / 17 km | 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| KeelungHarbour and a famous night market | 14 mi / 23 km | 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| YilanHot springs and coastline | 24 mi / 39 km | 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| TaoyuanTemples and the airport gateway | 15 mi / 24 km | 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hsinchu | 39 mi / 63 km | 1 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hualien City | 74 mi / 119 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Taichung | 82 mi / 132 km | 1 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Puli | 83 mi / 133 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Douliu | 111 mi / 179 km | 2 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Taipei
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Jiufen, Tamsui, Keelung, Yilan, Taoyuan. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Taipei
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Douliu. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Taipei include Jiufen, Tamsui, Keelung, Yilan, Taoyuan. The closest is Jiufen, about 20 miles (32 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.