Location & Transportation
Directions to Taiwan Tech:
By Car
- Take Freeway 1 and get off from the Yuanshan Interchange down to Jianguo Road. Enter the left lane of Xinhai Road that leads southbound to Muzha District and turn right at the intersection (adjacent to the NTU campus) between Xinhai Road and Keelung Road. Go along Keelung Road and past Changxing Street until you see the Taiwan Tech campus on the left.
- Take Freeway 3 and exit from National Highway 3A down to Section 3 of Xinhai Road. Turn left at the intersection between Xinhai Road and Keelung Road. Go along Keelung Road and past Changxing Street until you see the Taiwan Tech campus on the left.
By the Taipei Joint Bus System
- Bus lines within the system that make a stop at Taiwan Tech are: #1, #207, #275, #275(Sub), #275(Shuttle), #650, #672, #673, #907, #11(Green Line), #12 (Brown Line), Dunhua Main Line.
By Express Bus (via freeway or expressway)
- Fuho Bus (Banqiao—Keelung; Taipei—Keelung; Xindian—Keelung; De-Lin Institute of Technology—Keelung)
- Keelung Bus (Banqiao—Keelung)
- Zhinan Bus/ Chungli Bus (Taoyuan—Taipei City Hall Bus Station): serves Xindian District, Gongguan, and Liuzhangli.
- Taichung Bus/CitiAir Bus (Taichung-Taipei): serves Longtan and Xindian Districts, Liuzhangli, Taipei City Hall Bus Station, and Songshan Railway Station.
- King Bus/e-go Bus/Chungli Bus (Chungli—Taipei): serves Yonghe and Zhonghe Districts, Gongguan, Liuzhangli, and Taipei City Hall Bus Station.
- Yalan Bus (Hsinchu—Taipei): except Taiwan Tech, serves Industrial Technology Research Institute, National Tsing Hua University, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu Science and Industrial Park, Longtan and Xindian Districts, several MRT stations (Jingmei, Wanlong, and Gongguan), Xinsheng South Road, and Ren-Ai and Dunhua Intersection (located within walking distance of Taipei City Government).
By the MRT
- Songshan-Xindian Line: Leave the Gongguan station (G07) via Exit 2 (leading to Mingchuan Elementary School) and go left onto Zhoushan Road on the NTU campus and walk a short way to Lu-Ming Hall (鹿鳴堂). Turn right and head to Keelung Road. Cross the road and turn left into an entrance of the Taiwan Tech campus. Or take a short ride to Taiwan Tech on the #1, #673, #907, #11(Green Line), or #12 (Brown Line) bus from Exit 1 of the Gongguan station.
- Wenhu Line: Ride Keelung Bus (Keelung-Banqiao) or the #1, #207, #672, or #650 bus from the Liuzhangli station (BR07).
Getting from the Airport to Taiwan Tech:
By the Taoyuan Airport MRT
- Exit the Airport: After clearing immigration and customs, proceed to the Taoyuan Airport MRT station.
- Board the MRT: Take the Taoyuan Airport MRT train to Taipei Main Station.
- Transfer to the Taipei Metro (MRT): At Taipei Main Station, transfer to the Green Line (Songshan-Xindian Line). Board the train at Beimen Station, which is connected to Taipei Main Station, and head toward Xindian.
- Arrive at Gongguan Station: Get off at Gongguan Station (Exit 2). Taiwan Tech is about a 10-minute walk from there.
By the Airport Bus
- Exit the Airport: After immigration and customs, follow signs for "Airport Bus" (機場巴士) to reach the bus platforms.
- Buy a Ticket: Purchase a ticket for buses heading to Taipei City (e.g., Kuokuang Line 國光號 Bus 1819 or #1840, Chunghsin Line 中興號Bus #1960 or #1961). Tickets cost around NT$120–150.
- Board the Bus: Store your luggage in the compartment under the bus before boarding. Don't forget to retrieve your luggage when you get off the bus! Show the driver the following words in case he doesn’t open the compartment: 行李 Luggage
- Transfer to Metro or Taxi:
- Take the metro and transfer as needed to reach the Green Line (Songshan-Xindian Line). Then, take a train bound for Xindian and get off at Gongguan Station (Exit 2). Taiwan Tech is about a 10-minute walk from there.
- Alternatively, take a taxi directly from your bus stop to Taiwan Tech by showing this address:
國立台灣科技大學 臺北市大安區基隆路四段43號
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
No. 43, Sec. 4, Keelung Rd., Daan District, Taipei City.
By Taxi
- Exit the Airport: Proceed to the taxi stand outside Arrivals.
- Provide the Address: Show this address to your driver:
國立台灣科技大學 臺北市大安區基隆路四段43號
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
No. 43, Sec. 4, Keelung Rd., Daan District, Taipei City - Cost and Duration: The taxi ride takes about 50–60 minutes depending on traffic and costs approximately NT$1,200–1,500.
Currency: It is a good idea to exchange some currency (about US$100 worth) for local NT dollars at the airport. This way you will have local currency to pay for your transportation to Taiwan Tech and other expenses during your first few days on campus.
