Taipei to Keelung 2026: Train Fares, Bus 1813 and Miaokou

The easiest Taipei–Keelung choice depends on where you start

For a harbor and Miaokou Night Market visit in 2026, check a Taiwan Railways train from Taipei to Keelung first. The important destination is Keelung itself. Badu and Qidu are different stations and are not substitutes for arriving at the central harbor.

Kuo-Kuang bus 1813 is a useful alternative from Taipei Main Station’s East Gate 3 to Keelung Bus Station. It can be convenient if you are already on the east side of Taipei Main, while the train avoids highway congestion. A private vehicle is mainly worth comparing for a group with luggage or a specific cruise-terminal address.

Train baseline: about 40–50 minutes and NT$62 each way

TRA’s fare calculator returned NT$62 for an ordinary adult local-train ticket from Taipei to Keelung on 7 October 2026. Two single tickets therefore total NT$124. This is the local-train class, not a universal price for express trains, premium accommodation or concession tickets. Compare the selected category in the fare calculator.

The Keelung Museum of Art’s arrival guide gives roughly 40–50 minutes for the rail trip from Taipei. Add your wait at Taipei Main and about 10 minutes on foot from Keelung station to Miaokou: allow at least around an hour from the Taipei station area to the food streets. For a simple harbor-and-market outing, the NT$124 return rail baseline also helps you decide whether a broader pass offers anything you will actually use.

Taking the train without ending up on the wrong branch

Use Taiwan Railways’ timetable and fare search with Taipei as the origin and Keelung as the destination. Choose a direct service where convenient. If the suggested journey includes a change, inspect each leg and its connection time rather than assuming it is through-running.

Inside Taipei Main Station, follow TRA signs. HSR and the metro have separate gates and platforms. Once you have the appropriate ticket or accepted payment method, use the live departure board for the platform and verify Keelung appears among the train’s stops. “Northbound” alone is insufficient.

Typical Taipei-to-Keelung local-train stops

A typical TRA local train serving Keelung follows this station sequence from Taipei:

Taipei → Songshan → Nangang → Xike → Xizhi → Wudu → Baifu → Qidu → Badu → Sankeng → Keelung.

This is an example of a local train serving Keelung, not a permanent timetable or a guarantee that every local, local express or other service makes identical stops. Some northbound trains follow different destinations or stopping patterns. Always select a train that actually serves Keelung, and check the current TRA timetable and station departure board before boarding. TRA is Taiwan Railways, not the Taipei MRT or Taiwan High Speed Rail (HSR).

The Taipei station map helps locate railway facilities and accessible routes. With suitcases, allow additional time for lifts and crowded passages instead of relying on the shortest-looking line through the station complex.

Bus 1813: use the current East Gate 3 stop

The route lists 臺北車站（東三門）, Taipei Main Station East Gate 3, as its Taipei starting point. Find the named street-level stop. Older guides may refer to the previous Kuo-Kuang terminal, while airport bus 1819 uses a different arrangement.

Check the full route number, including any letter suffix. The 1813 family contains variants, so confirm that your bus serves Keelung Bus Station and that the return serves the Taipei location you need. Use the 1813 map and live information.

The published fare differs by coach seating layout: NT$63 for four-across and NT$75 for three-across adult travel. Concession conditions are separate. Compare the total journey from your accommodation rather than selecting solely on the difference between ticket prices.

Walking to Miaokou after arrival

Keelung’s railway station is a practical arrival point for the harbor and central food streets. Check the station plan before leaving. The city tourism guide describes the walk along Zhongyi Road, turning right onto Ai 3rd Road toward the food area around Rensan Road and Dianji Temple. Its estimate is about ten minutes from the railway station.

Allow longer in rain, with a stroller or during busy crossings. Arrival at the bus station adds its own approach, so do not transfer the railway-station walking estimate without checking the route. The Miaokou visitor page provides a destination map.

Miaokou is a collection of independently operated stalls, not an attraction with one universal opening time. Check the places you specifically want to eat before deciding whether a lunchtime visit or an evening return makes more sense.

Plan the trip back before ordering dinner

Look up Keelung-to-Taipei services for your actual travel date before leaving Taipei. For an evening visit, identify several acceptable departures and aim earlier than the final one. Walking back, buying tickets and finding the platform all take time.

Also check the journey from Taipei Main to your hotel. Reaching Taipei on the last intercity service may still leave you without a convenient metro connection. For 1813, follow the current platform display at Keelung Bus Station; for rail, use Keelung railway station.

If you have large bags, resolve storage before spending hours in the food streets. Station lockers, train seats and coach luggage space cannot be assumed available. Families and travelers with reduced mobility may prefer a shorter visit with an earlier return rather than navigating the busiest evening crowds.

For Yehliu by day and Miaokou in the evening, use our Yehliu transport guide to compare 1815 with the coastal buses via Keelung. The geopark and harbor are separate stops, so include the coastal journey before dinner.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take a direct train from Taipei to Keelung, or do I need to transfer?

Direct TRA services to Keelung are available, but not every northbound train from Taipei goes there. Search Taipei to Keelung in the official TRA timetable and choose a direct train when convenient. If your selected journey requires a transfer, check the interchange station, connecting service and waiting time before departure.

What stations does the local train stop at between Taipei and Keelung?

The train section above lists the typical local-train sequence through Songshan, Nangang, Xizhi, Qidu, Badu and Sankeng to Keelung. Other trains may skip stations or follow different routes, so check the stopping pattern for your actual departure.

Is the Taipei-to-Keelung train part of the MRT or high-speed rail system?

No. The Taipei-to-Keelung rail journey uses Taiwan Railways (TRA), not Taipei MRT or Taiwan High Speed Rail (HSR). At Taipei Main Station, follow signs for TRA and use the corresponding railway platforms. An MRT or HSR platform will not take you directly to Keelung station.

Where does 1813 leave Taipei?

The main route uses Taipei Main Station East Gate 3, according to the listing. Look for the street-level stop marked 臺北車站（東三門） rather than assuming the bus departs from the former Kuo-Kuang terminal or the airport-bus boarding area. Check the full 1813 route number and any letter suffix before boarding.

Should I get off at Badu for the night market?

Use Keelung for the central harbor itinerary; Badu requires another connection. Badu is a separate TRA railway station, not the waterfront station serving central Keelung. For Miaokou and the harbor, select a train continuing to Keelung, or check an appropriate connection if your service terminates elsewhere.

Is Miaokou only open at night?

Individual stall hours vary, so check the food places that matter to you. Some stalls may serve visitors earlier in the day, while others operate mainly during evening hours. There is no single opening schedule covering every vendor, so a lunchtime visit should be planned around the specific stalls you want to try.

How late can I return from Keelung to Taipei?

Check the latest Keelung-to-Taipei TRA departures or bus 1813 services for your actual travel date instead of relying on a fixed last-train or last-bus time. If you need the Taipei MRT to reach your hotel, check that final connection as well. Leave enough time to walk back from Miaokou, reach the correct station or bus platform and board an earlier suitable service where possible.

Before you travel

Checked 7 October 2026, Taiwan time. Recheck the operating notice, fare and boarding point for your travel date.

• Taipei station map
• Keelung station map