Taipei MRT Red Line and Blue Line Guideline

Last Updated on 12-30-2023

There are 6 routes in Taipei MRT system, but only two metro lines pass through Taipei Main Station. The Red Line (Tamsui-Xinyi Line) and Blue Line (Bannan Line) are the most important routes in Taipei MRT system. When commuters and visitors get to Taipei, they will use the Red Line or Blue Line to arrive at their destination or transfer to the other metro Lines. On the other hand, if you are a tourist and need to travel around Taipei, you have to learn how to take Taipei MRT, especially the Red Line and Blue Line.

Red Line – Tamsui-Xinyi Line

The Red Line connects Tamsui (淡水) north of Taipei City and Xinyi (信義) District so it is called Tamsui-Xinyi Line. Tamsui is famous for the landscape and delicious food. People can rent a bike to ride along the Tamsui River and see the amazing view of sunset.

Therefore, many people will take the Taipei MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line from Taipei City Center to Tamsui on the weekend. On the other hand, many commuters who live in Tamsui will also choose the Red Line as the main transportation to get to Taipei City Center.

In conclusion, the Red Line drives the economy of Tamsui city which was previously difficult to access by public transit and also provides a fast and cheap way for those who live in Tamsui to access the Xinyi Shopping District.

Stations of Tamsui-Xinyi Line

There are 28 stations in the Red Line system.

R01：Xiangshan
R02：Taipei 101–World Trade Center
R03：Xinyi Anhe
R04：Daan
R05：Daan Park
R06：Dongmen
R07：Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
R08：NTU Hospital
R09：Taipei Main Station
R10：Zhongshan
R11：Shuanglian
R12：Minquan West Road
R13：Yuanshan
R14：Jiantan
R15：Shilin
R16：Zhishan
R17：Mingde
R18：Shipai
R19：Qiyan
R20：Qilian
R21：Xinbeitou
R22：Beitou
R23：Fuxinggang
R24：Zhongyi
R25：Guandu
R26：Zhuwei
R27：Hongshulin
R28：Tamsui

Information of Transfer Station

Tamsui-Xinyi Branch Line

	Xinbeitou Branch Line
Station	R22 (Beitou)

Red Line transfer to the other metro Line

	Blue Line	Brown Line	Orange Line	Green Line	Yellow Line
Station	R09 (Taipei Main Station)	R04 (Daan)	R06 (Dongmen)	R10 (Zhongshan), R07 (Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall)	–

Red Line transfer to other transportation

	High speed rail	Railway	Airport MRT	Long-Distance Bus
Station	R09 (Taipei Main Station)	R09 (Taipei Main Station)	R09 (Taipei Main Station)	R09 (Taipei Main Station)

Red Line Ticket Fare

The Red Line ticket fare depends on which departure and destination station. For instance, if a passenger needs to take the Taipei MRT Red Line from Tamsui to Hongshulin or Xiangshan, it costs $20 and $65 respectively.

Single-Journey Tickets：NTD$20-65
Single-Journey Tickets (Discount Ticket)：60% off
One-Day Pass：NTD$150

For more ticket fare information, please follow this article of Taipei MRT Guideline.

Blue Line – Bannan Line

The Blue Line connects Banqiao (板橋) and Nangang (南港) District, so it is called Bannan Line. Banqiao and Nangang are not only Taipei Metro stations but also important transport junctions. No matter who needs to take the train or high speed rail, they can choose both stations to easily transfer to the other traffic system.

Banqiao is the most prosperous area in Xinbei City (新北市), with over 550 thousand inhabitants. Every morning, many commuters who live in Banqiao have to get to Taipei city. Therefore, Taipei Bannan Line will be their first choice.

On the other hand, Taipei main station is also included in Blue Line routes, when those people who commute to Taipei by train will transfer to the Blue Line of the MRT system to arrive in the center or west of Taipei city.

Generally, the Blue Line is one of the important routes in the Taipei metro system, it provides a convenient method to commute from Xinbei City or other cities to Taipei.

Stations of Bannan Line

R01：Dingpu
R02：Yongning
R03：Tucheng
R04：Haishan
R05：Far Eastern Hospital
R06：Fuzhong
R07：Banqiao
R08：Xinpu
R09：Jiangzicui
R10：Longshan Temple
R11：Ximen
R12：Taipei Main Station
R13：Taipei Main Shandao Temple
R14：Zhongxiao Xinsheng
R15：Zhongxiao Fuxing
R16：Zhongxiao Dunhua
R17：Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
R18：Taipei City Hall
R19：Yongchun
R20：Houshanpi
R21：Kunyang
R22：Nangang
R23：Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center

Information of Transfer Station

Blue Line to the other metro line

	Red Line	Brown Line	Orange Line	Green Line	Yellow Line
Station	R12 (Taipei Main Station)	R23 (Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center), R15 (Zhongxiao Fuxing)	R14 (Zhongxiao Xinsheng)	R11 (Ximen)	R07 (Banqiao), R08 (Xinpu)

Blue Line to other transportation

	High speed rail	Railway	Airport MRT	Long-Distance Bus
Station	R12 (Taipei Main Station), R07 (Banqiao), R22 (Nangang)	R12 (Taipei Main Station), R07 (Banqiao), R22 (Nangang)	R12 (Taipei Main Station)	R12 (Taipei Main Station)

Blue Line Ticket Fare

The same as the Red Line system, The Blue Line ticket fare also depends on which departure and destination station. For instance, if a passenger needs to take the Taipei MRT of Blue Line from Dingpu to Yongning or Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, it costs $20 and $55 respectively. By the way, if you transfer to the Red Line and go to Tamsui station from Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, it costs $65.

Single-Journey Tickets：NTD$20-55
Single-Journey Tickets (Discount Ticket)：60% off
One-Day Pass：NTD$150

For more ticket fare information, please follow this article of Taipei MRT Guideline.

5 Attractions nearby Taipei MRT Red Line

Tamsui Old Street (淡水老街)

Red Line Station：R28 Tamsui Station
Distance：：1 minute walk
Address：Zhongshan Rd., Tamsui Dist., New Taipei City

Tamsui (淡水) is located northwest of Taipei which is surrounded by mountains and rivers. Tamsui is the best sunset landscape in Taipei and there are a lot of restaurants, shops, street food in Tamsui old street. Due to the Taipei MRT Red Line, everyone can easily arrive in Tamsui and enjoy a leisurely walk along the riverbank and enjoy a lazy life different from the busy city of Taipei.（Traveling to Tamsui, the heart of Taipei）

Beitou HotSpring (北投溫泉)

Red Line Station：R21 Xinbeitou
Distance：：3 minute walk
Address：Zhongshan Rd., Guangming Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City

Beitou is a big tourist district because it is famous for its hot spring. Passengers need to take Taipei MRT Red Line to Beito station and transfer to Xinbeitou station. In Xinbeitou, tourists can easily find a hot spring hotel and take a relaxing bath. But each hotel may have different etiquette, please be sure to check it first before entering the hot spring bath. Aside from taking a hot spring bath, you can visit some tourist spots in Beitou District, such as Beitou Hot Spring Museum, Beitou Library and Beitou Park.

National Palace Museum (故宮博物院)

Red Line Station：R15 Shilin
Distance：10 minute drive
Address：No. 221, Sec. 2, Zhishan Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City

The National Palace Museum located in Shilin District, has nearly 700,000 collections, including chinese antiques and artworks. Without doubt, the National Palace Museum is one of the largest museums in the world. If you are interested in Chinese history and culture, The National Palace Museum will be one of the best locations to visit it.

Shilin Night Market (士林市場)

Red Line Station：R15 Shilin
Distance：3 minute walk
Address：In the neighborhood of Dadong Rd., Danan Rd., Wenlin Rd. and Jihe Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City

Shilin Night Market is one the big night markets in Taipei. Tourists can enjoy lots of Taiwanese local food, such as stinky tofu, oyster omelet, boba tea, especially shilin big sausage. On the other hand, many vendors will provide some interesting games, if you join and play it, maybe you will get some rewards. Although the atmosphere in the night market is crowded and noisy, it is a good opportunity to get a taste of Taiwanese culture. （Taipei MRT food map! Top 10 restaurants and street food you must try when you travel to Taiwan）

Taipei 101

Red Line Station：R02：Taipei 101–World Trade Center
Distance：1 minute walk
Address：No. 7, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City

Taipei 101 is the tallest building in Taiwan. It stands as a symbol of Taiwan’s economic prosperity, and may be the most famous building in Taiwan. Visitors can go to the 89 th floor to see the best views of Taipei, whether they visit this amazing building at day or night. Besides, people can easily get to Taipei, they just need to take the Taipei MRT Red Line and get off at Taipei 101 station.（Taipei 101: Taiwan’s Most Impressive Landmark）

5 Attractions nearby Taipei MRT Blue Line

Christmasland in New Taipei City (新北耶誕城)

Blue Line Station：R07 Banqiao
Distance：1 minute walk
Address：New Taipei City Hall Square

Christmasland in New Taipei City is an annual celebration held by New Taipei City Government. In December every year, there is a big Christmas tree with dazzling lights and beautiful decorations on the Citizens Square. People can join a series of activities such as the family Christmas party, Christmas carnival and Christmas concert.
Best of all, it is very easy to join these activities. When people take Taipei MRT Blue Line to Banqiao station, they will easily see the Christmasland in New Taipei City guideline. Please follow it, then you will soon arrive at this big Christmas party

Ximending (西門町)

Blue Line Station：R11 Ximen
Distance：1 minute walk
Address：Wanhua Dist., Taipei City

Ximending is a prosperous neighborhood and shopping district in the Wanhua District. In Ximending, there are a variety of shops including clothes, sporting goods, pharmacy, etc., many young people will get here to hang out after school. Aside from shopping, people can enjoy taiwanese traditional food in Ximending. Although the scale of the quantity of vendors is not like a night market, tourists still can taste many kinds of street food in Ximending.

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (中正紀念堂)

Blue Line Station：R17 Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
Distance：1 minute walk
Address：No. 505, Sec. 4, Ren’ai Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City

The National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is a majestic building located in Xinyi District. It is a memorial to the Republic of China’s National Father, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, and was completed in 1972. There is a big empty square and a garden in front of The National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. On the weekend, some inhabitants who live near The National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall will take a walk here and enjoy leisure time.

Longshan Temple (龍山寺)

Blue Line Station：R10 Longshan Temple
Distance：1 minute walk
Address：No. 211, Guangzhou St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei City

Longshan Temple is an old magnificent temple located in the Wanhua district. The temple was built in 1738 but it was rebuilt in 1919 and completed in 1924. Thus, we see the temple today is not the original temple. On the first day and fifteen day of a lunar month, the worshippers will gather in the temple, they will use incense sticks and burn joss paper to worship the god of the temple. It is highly recommended that foreigners take Taipei MRT to Longshan Temple station and get the chance to experience one of the most remarkable tour in Longshan Temple.

Huashan 1914 Creative Park (華山1914文創園區)

Blue Line Station：R14 Zhongxiao Xinsheng
Distance：5 minute walk
Address：No. 1, Sec. 1, Bade Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City

Huashan 1914 Creative Park was a Taiwan’s wine factory during the 1920’s. Today it is a relaxing open space. There are a lot of activities held here, such as small concerts, live band shows, movie events, art exhibitions, etc,. It is a good place to kill time and take your children to visit. Even if there are no activities that you want to join, people can still sit on the grass and chat with your friends. By the way, it is very easy to get Huashan 1914 Creative Park. You can take Taipei MRT to Zhongxiao Xinsheng station, and then walk about 5 minute to get there.

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