The short version
| Operator | Whole bike, not bagged | Folded or packed bike |
|---|---|---|
| Taipei Metro | Weekdays 10:00 to 16:00 and from 22:00; weekends and holidays from 06:00. NT$80. Some stations closed to bikes. | Free any time if packed within 165 cm longest side and 220 cm total |
| Taoyuan Metro (Airport MRT) | Commuter trains only, never the express. Weekday entry 10:00 to 16:00 and from 22:00; weekends all day. NT$75 to NT$210 by station pair. | Free if packed within 165 cm and 220 cm |
| Taichung Metro | Weekdays 10:00 to 16:00 and from 20:00; weekends all day. NT$70. Not at HSR Taichung Station. | Free if folded and packed within the luggage limits |
| Kaohsiung Metro | Weekdays 09:00 to 16:00 and from 20:00; weekends all day. NT$80, first car. Seven stations closed to bikes. | Non-motorized folding bike folded to 220 cm total: free |
| Taiwan Railway (TRA) | Only on bike-service trains between listed stations, with a bike ticket (half the full fare) | Any train, in a full bike bag within 150 cm longest side and 220 cm total |
| High Speed Rail (THSR) | No | Packed only: soft bag with both wheels off or a hard case, free within 150 cm a side, 220 cm total, 40 kg |
Folded is not the same as baggedMost operators treat a folding bike as luggage only when it is folded and fully inside a proper bike bag. A plastic sheet or a loose strap doesn't count. Kaohsiung Metro is the exception that asks only for folding.
Electric bikesPedal-assist bikes and throttle e-bikes are treated differently, and several operators refuse e-bikes entirely. Taipei Metro, for example, takes power-assisted bikes only with the compliance sticker and the power switched off, and refuses micro electric two-wheelers. See each operator below.
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Taipei Metro
A full-size bike can ride only in set time windows, with an NT$80 rider-plus-bike ticket from the information counter, and never at seven excluded stations or anywhere on the Wenhu Line. A folded or disassembled bike that is properly packed within 165 cm longest side and 220 cm total counts as ordinary luggage at any time and any station.
| Bike | Allowed | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Full-size bike, not bagged | Limited | When: Weekends, national holidays, make-up holidays and adjusted days off: 06:00 to end of service. Government working days, including make-up workdays: 10:00 to 16:00 and 22:00 to end of service. Fare: NT$80 single-journey ticket for one rider plus one bike, any distance, full fare only. Buy it from station staff at the information counter; it is collected when you exit. Enter and exit through the staff gate with your bike. Where: First or last car only. Up to 2 bikes per door area, up to 16 bikes per train. Hold the bike at all times, keep clear of accessible spaces, and wait for the next train if it is crowded. Stations closed to bikes: All Wenhu Line (brown line) stations, Tamsui, Taipei Main Station, Zhongxiao Xinsheng, Zhongxiao Fuxing, Nanjing Fuxing, Daan Bike size limit: 180 cm long, 120 cm high, 70 cm wide. Tandems and non-standard bikes are not admitted. No escalators. Use stairs, lifts (max 2 bikes per lift) or ramps. Walk the bike; no riding or gliding in the system. Entering, exiting or transferring at an excluded station can be fined under the Mass Rapid Transit Act. Children's bikes with wheels of 12 inches or less, properly packed, may travel as luggage free of charge. |
| Folding bike, folded and bagged | Yes | When: Any time during service hours, at any station. Fare: Free, treated as ordinary luggage. Must be folded or disassembled and properly packed. Packed size: longest side 165 cm or less, length plus width plus height 220 cm or less. A folded bike that is not packed is not covered by this exception. |
| Non-folding bike, taken apart and bagged | Yes | When: Any time during service hours, at any station. Fare: Free, treated as ordinary luggage. The notice covers bikes that are folded or disassembled and properly packed, with the same limits: longest side 165 cm or less and total of 220 cm or less. Most road bikes in a standard bike bag will exceed 165 cm unless taken well apart, so measure first. |
| Electric-assist bike | Limited | When: Power-assisted bicycles follow the full-size bike time windows and station rules. Fare: Same NT$80 rider-plus-bike ticket. Where: First or last car, as for full-size bikes. Stations closed to bikes: All Wenhu Line (brown line) stations, Tamsui, Taipei Main Station, Zhongxiao Xinsheng, Zhongxiao Fuxing, Nanjing Fuxing, Daan Only power-assisted bicycles with pedals, the yellow lightning-bolt compliance sticker on the frame, and power switched off are admitted. Gasoline-powered bikes and micro electric two-wheelers (微型電動二輪車, formerly called e-bikes) are not admitted. |
Check directlyMake-up workdays count as weekdays. Taipei Metro says access periods and stations can change for special events or emergencies, so check announcements for New Year's Eve, festivals and big events. Circular Line trains are run by New Taipei Metro under different rules.
For the network itself: Taipei MRT lines, hours and fares
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Taoyuan Metro (Airport MRT)
A full-size bike can ride commuter trains only, never the express trains, in set time windows, with a distance-based rider-plus-bike ticket bought from staff. Since March 10, 2026 all 22 Airport Line stations, including both airport terminals, accept bikes.
| Bike | Allowed | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Full-size bike, not bagged | Limited | When: Weekends, national holidays and adjusted days off: all day. Government working days and make-up workdays: entry 10:00 to 16:00 and 22:00 to end of service. Exit time is not restricted. Fare: Rider-plus-bike single-journey paper ticket priced by origin and destination, NT$75 to NT$210 on the official fare table. A Taoyuan Metro press release describes it as the distance fare plus a fixed NT$50. Pay cash or credit card or mobile payment at the information counter; staff open the service gate. Card tap or QR gates cannot be used. Valid on the day of purchase only. Where: Commuter trains only. Doors 1-1 and 1-2 of the first car and 4-2 and 4-3 of the last car, 2 bikes per door area, 8 bikes per train. Not allowed on express (direct) trains because of limited space. Since March 10, 2026, A12 Airport Terminal 1, A13 Airport Terminal 2 and A14a Airport Hotel also accept bikes, so all 22 stations are open. Bike size limit: 180 cm long, 120 cm high, 70 cm wide. No escalators; walk the bike. Unused tickets can be refunded on the day of purchase only, with an NT$20 fee. Riding past your ticketed station means paying the fare difference. |
| Folding bike, folded and bagged | Yes | When: Any time during service hours. Fare: Free, treated as ordinary luggage. Folded or disassembled and properly packed: longest side 165 cm or less, total of 220 cm or less. The express-train restriction in the FAQ refers to bikes that are not folded; the luggage rule does not limit packed bikes to commuter trains. |
| Non-folding bike, taken apart and bagged | Yes | When: Any time during service hours. Fare: Free, treated as ordinary luggage. Same rule as folding bikes: disassembled and properly packed within 165 cm longest side and 220 cm total. |
| Electric-assist bike | Limited | When: Power-assisted bicycles follow the full-size bike rules. Fare: Same rider-plus-bike ticket. Where: Commuter trains only, designated doors. Power-assisted bicycles must have the power switched off. Gasoline-powered bikes and electric bicycles (電動自行車, throttle e-bikes) are prohibited. |
Check directlyWhich train is a commuter train, and the fare for your station pair. Taoyuan Metro says it will announce any change to stations or times.
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Taichung Metro
A full-size bike can ride in set time windows with an NT$70 rider-plus-bike ticket, at every station except HSR Taichung Station. A folded bike that is packed within the luggage limits rides free as luggage.
| Bike | Allowed | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Full-size bike, not bagged | Limited | When: Government working days and make-up workdays: 10:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to end of service. Weekends, national holidays, make-up holidays and adjusted days off: all day. Fare: NT$70 bike ticket for one rider plus one bike, any distance. Buy at the station information counter; valid on the day of sale only; staff open the service gate and collect the ticket at exit. Where: Doors 2 and 9 only, 2 bikes per door area, 4 bikes per train. Stations closed to bikes: HSR Taichung Station Bike size limit: 180 cm long, 70 cm wide, 120 cm high. Tandems and non-standard bikes are prohibited. Use ramps or lifts (max 2 bikes); no escalators. Get off and walk from the station entrance. Children's bikes with handlebar top 70 cm or lower and wheels of 14 inches or less ride free. |
| Folding bike, folded and bagged | Yes | When: Any time during service hours. Fare: Free, treated as ordinary luggage. Must be fully folded and properly packed, within the carry-on limits: each piece 165 cm long or less and length plus width plus height 220 cm or less. |
| Non-folding bike, taken apart and bagged | Limited | Taichung Metro's rules mention only folding bikes as luggage. A disassembled non-folding bike in a bag is not addressed; the general carry-on limit is 165 cm long and 220 cm total. Ask the station before relying on it. |
| Electric-assist bike | Limited | When: Power-assisted bicycles follow the full-size bike rules. Fare: Same NT$70 ticket. Where: Doors 2 and 9. Stations closed to bikes: HSR Taichung Station Only pedal bikes and power-assisted bicycles are allowed. Gasoline-powered bikes and micro electric two-wheelers are prohibited. |
Check directlyTaichung Metro says it may change times and stations and will announce them. Only 4 bikes fit per train, so groups may need to split.
For the network itself: Taichung's Green Line stations and fares
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Kaohsiung Metro (Red and Orange lines)
Under rules revised on February 1, 2026, a full-size non-motorized bike rides only in set time windows, with an NT$80 rider-plus-bike ticket, and never at 7 excluded stations including Zuoying and Kaohsiung Main Station. A non-motorized folding bike that folds to 220 cm total or less rides free at any time.
| Bike | Allowed | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Full-size bike, not bagged | Limited | When: Government working days and make-up workdays: 09:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to end of service. Weekends, national holidays, make-up holidays and adjusted days off: all day. Special events such as New Year's Eve, Lunar New Year and concerts are announced separately. Fare: NT$80 for one rider plus one bike, any distance, full fare only (listed as a discount from NT$100). Buy at the station service counter; staff open the service gate and collect the ticket at exit. Where: First car only, door areas 1 to 4, 1 bike per door area, 4 bikes per train, parked perpendicular to the direction of travel. Stations closed to bikes: Kaisyuan, Formosa Boulevard, Kaohsiung Main Station, Aozihdi, Kaohsiung Arena, Zuoying, Hamasen A regular bike means a non-motorized bike no larger than 120 cm high, 180 cm long and 70 cm wide. Use ramps and lifts only (max 2 bikes per lift). Stairs and escalators are not allowed; no riding or gliding. Entering or exiting at an excluded station can be fined under the Mass Rapid Transit Act. |
| Folding bike, folded and bagged | Yes | When: Any time during service hours at all operating Red and Orange line stations. Fare: Free if it folds to 220 cm or less in total (length plus width plus height). If it is not folded properly or exceeds 220 cm, the full-size rules and NT$80 fare apply. Where: Fold and secure the bike before boarding, out of other passengers' way. Hold it at all times. Non-motorized folding bikes only. Kaohsiung Metro's rule asks for folding, not a bag. Use the accessible gate; ramps and lifts only, no stairs or escalators. |
| Non-folding bike, taken apart and bagged | Limited | Kaohsiung Metro's bike rules do not address a non-folding bike disassembled in a bag. Ask the station; otherwise the full-size rules may apply. |
| Electric-assist bike | No | Both the regular-bike and folding-bike rules cover non-motorized bikes only. The pages do not offer any option for power-assisted or electric bikes. |
Check directlySpecial-event days (New Year's Eve, Lunar New Year, concerts and big events along the line) have separately announced rules. Only 4 bikes fit per train.
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Kaohsiung Circular Light Rail
The light rail accepts only non-motorized folding bikes, folded before boarding, free of charge. There is no option for a full-size bike.
| Bike | Allowed | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Full-size bike, not bagged | No | The light rail notice covers folding bikes only. A bike that cannot fold, or is not folded before boarding, is refused and the fare paid is not refunded. |
| Folding bike, folded and bagged | Yes | When: Any time during service hours at all stops. Fare: Free (no extra charge beyond your own fare). Where: Fold and secure it before boarding, out of other passengers' way, and hold it at all times. Non-motorized folding bikes only. The light rail notice gives no folded size limit. Use ramps or lifts (max 2 bikes); walk or carry, no riding. |
| Non-folding bike, taken apart and bagged | No | Not addressed. The notice accepts only bikes that fold; a non-folding bike is refused. |
| Electric-assist bike | No | Only non-motorized folding bikes are accepted. |
Check directlyThe light rail page was last updated in 2019 (notice dated April 3, 2018), so confirm with Kaohsiung Metro before relying on it.
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New Taipei Metro (Danhai LRT, Ankeng LRT, Circular Line)
On the Danhai and Ankeng light rail, a full-size non-motorized bike rides at all times except weekday rush hours, for a flat NT$50 rider-plus-bike ticket. The Circular Line does not sell bike tickets and takes only folded or partly disassembled bikes that are properly packed.
| Bike | Allowed | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Full-size bike, not bagged | Limited | When: Light rail (Danhai and Ankeng): all service hours except working-day rush hours 07:00 to 09:00 and 17:00 to 19:00, and announced special transport days. Circular Line: not allowed. Fare: Light rail: NT$50 flat rider-plus-bike ticket, any distance, bought from the station ticket machine. Rider and bike enter and exit together. Where: Light rail: wait at the car 2 or car 4 marks; park in the multi-purpose area of car 2 or car 4, 2 bikes per area, 4 per train. Stations closed to bikes: All Circular Line stations (no unpacked bikes) Light rail size limit: non-motorized bikes up to 180 cm long, 120 cm high, 70 cm wide. No escalators; use passages, ramps or lifts (max 2 bikes); walk or carry, no riding. |
| Folding bike, folded and bagged | Yes | When: Any time during service hours. Fare: Free as carry-on luggage on the light rail. On the Circular Line no bike ticket is sold; packed bikes go through the staff gate. Light rail: a fully packed folding bike within 165 cm long and 220 cm total rides free. Circular Line: allowed if folded, or with one wheel and the saddle (with seatpost) removed, and properly packed. No escalators; hold it at all times and keep clear of accessible spaces. |
| Non-folding bike, taken apart and bagged | Limited | When: Circular Line: any time during service hours. Circular Line accepts a bike with one wheel and the saddle and seatpost removed, properly packed, through the staff gate. The Circular Line notice gives no size limit. Light rail: the luggage exception is written for packed folding bikes; a non-folding bike can use the full-size option outside rush hours instead. |
| Electric-assist bike | No | Light rail rules cover non-motorized bikes only. The Circular Line notice does not mention electric bikes. |
Check directlySpecial transport days when bikes are suspended on the light rail are announced separately. Check whether the Sanying Line, also run by New Taipei Metro, follows the same medium-capacity rule as the Circular Line.
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Taiwan Railway (TR)
There are three ways for an individual rider: a bike fully enclosed in a proper bike bag (150 cm longest side, 220 cm total) rides any train; an unbagged bike rides only on bike-service trains between listed stations with a bike ticket; or the bike goes as checked baggage on the few trains with a baggage car. A fourth option, chartered bike trains, is for groups.
| Bike | Allowed | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Full-size bike, not bagged | Limited | When: Only on trains offering the bike-onboard service (兩鐵 / 人車同行), boarding and alighting at listed bike stations. Reserved express service: trains 102, 109, 115, 138, 156, 270 and 277 run daily with 10 bike places each. Local trains: designated bike-service runs with a per-train quota. Bike group and chartered services are suspended from the day before to the day after holidays of 3 days or more; individual tickets continue. Fare: Bike fare is 50% of the full adult fare for the train type, on top of the rider's normal fare. Express trains: the bike ticket is sold only with a seat ticket, online or at station counters, with pickup at convenience stores; booking opens 28 days ahead; seats are sold with minimum-distance limits until 4 days before travel. Local trains: buy at a station counter only, from 4 days before travel up to departure; one bike ticket per person; free refund before departure. Where: Go to the designated car shown by staff or the conductor. Express bike-service trains have seats and bike racks. Some local trains have no bike racks; hold your bike and keep doors and aisles clear. Temporary: Banqiao Station stops unbagged-bike boarding and alighting every Friday to Sunday from 13 November to 27 December 2026 (Christmasland event, TRA notice of 1 November 2026). 143 stations are listed as open for unbagged bikes. Taipei Main Station (臺北) is not on the list; Nangang, Songshan, Wanhua and Banqiao are. Check bike places on the official bike quota search page and bike-service train numbers on the bike train timetable search page before going to the station. Tandems, electric bicycles and modified bikes are not eligible for this service. |
| Folding bike, folded and bagged | Yes | When: All train types, any car, subject to suspension announced for consecutive holidays. Fare: No bike charge; it is carry-on luggage with your normal ticket. Where: Must not block aisles, occupy seats or go in a parcel baggage car. On Puyuma trains, put it in the large-luggage space in car 1 or 8. Do not bring it into a family car without a family-car ticket. Packed size: longest side 150 cm or less, length plus width plus height 220 cm or less. The English page adds a 40 kg total carry-on weight limit. The bike must be fully inside a one-piece bike bag with no part exposed. Plastic bags, cloth sacks or other wrapping are refused at the gate. Bag the bike before the ticket gate and keep it bagged until you exit. Rule breakers who ignore staff pay the full fare again for the distance travelled and must leave at the next stop. A folding bike that is folded but not bagged is not covered by this rule. |
| Non-folding bike, taken apart and bagged | Yes | When: All train types, any car, subject to suspension announced for consecutive holidays. Fare: No bike charge; carry-on luggage. Where: Same as folding bikes: keep aisles clear; Puyuma car 1 or 8 large-luggage space. Same 150 cm longest side and 220 cm total limit, so a full-size bike usually needs both wheels off and a compact bag. |
| Electric-assist bike | Limited | When: Unbagged: on bike-service trains only, as for full-size bikes. Checked baggage: on the listed baggage-car trains. Fare: Unbagged: bike fare 50% of full fare. Checked electric two-wheel bike: NT$25 per 10 km, minimum NT$75. Unbagged service accepts pedal bikes and power-assisted bikes that do not use lead-acid batteries. Remove the battery or switch the power off before boarding, and keep it that way until you leave the station. Electric bicycles (電動自行車), tandems and modified bikes are not accepted for unbagged travel. The English carry-on notice says the bag rule applies to all types of bicycle. |
Check directlyTrain-by-train: whether a train offers bike service, remaining bike places, and whether both your stations are bike stations. Bagged-bike carriage may be suspended during consecutive holidays by announcement.
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Taiwan High Speed Rail
Only packed bikes ride the high speed rail: in a soft bag with both wheels removed or in a hard case, free if within 150 cm per side, 220 cm total and 40 kg. A bigger bag or case up to 240 cm total needs an extra seat ticket arranged at the counter, and that option is not offered during announced peak periods.
| Bike | Allowed | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Full-size bike, not bagged | No | No option for an unpacked bike. |
| Folding bike, folded and bagged | Limited | When: Any train, if within carry-on limits. Fare: Free within carry-on limits. Where: Luggage area at the front and back of each car. THSR's bike rule describes soft bags with the front and rear wheels removed, or hard cases. A folding bike is not addressed separately; a bagged folding bike within 150 cm per side, 220 cm total and 40 kg meets the general carry-on size, but staff inspect bike bags and can refuse ones that do not comply. |
| Non-folding bike, taken apart and bagged | Limited | When: Within carry-on limits: any train. Oversized bag or case: only with a pre-arranged seat, not during announced peak transport periods. Fare: Free within 150 cm per side, 220 cm total, 40 kg. Oversized (up to 240 cm total): buy one adult window-seat ticket (or two if needed) for the first three-seat row in cars 1 to 5, facing the direction of travel, at a station counter before departure. Where: Within limits: luggage area at the front and back of each car. Oversized: in the car at the purchased seat. Soft bag: both wheels removed and the bike fully inside. Hard case: label contents and size on the outside; wheeled cases need brakes, or the case needs a handle or strap. One per person. Oversized limits: 240 cm total, height 120 cm or less, length 100 cm or less (about two seats), width 35 cm or less, 40 kg or less. If those seats are sold out, take a later train. Staff inspect bike bags and cases at the gate or on the train and can refuse non-compliant ones. |
| Electric-assist bike | Limited | THSR's passenger guide does not mention electric or power-assisted bikes. Only packed bikes under the bag or case rules are described. |
Check directlyDates of announced peak transport periods, when the oversized bag seat arrangement is not offered, are posted on THSR's website.
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Flying in with your own bike?Airports, the Airport MRT with a boxed or assembled bike, customs and e-bike rules: see bringing your own bike to Taiwan.
Taiwan Railway: why you might be told to bag your bike
The TRA app or timetable can show a bike-service train and the station can still ask you to bag your bike. TRA's own rule explains why: each bike-service train has a bike quota, and "if the number of bikes exceeds the quota of the designated train, please take another train or bring a bagged bike". Before you go, check all of these:
- The train is a bike-service train (兩鐵班次), not just any train on the line.
- Both stations are on TRA's list of stations that take whole bikes. Only some stations do.
- The quota on that train isn't full. Buy the bike ticket early at a station window during the sales period; on express trains it is sold only with a seat ticket.
- Your bike is a kind TRA accepts as a whole bike, and there is no temporary suspension at your stations.
The fallback that always worksA bike fully packed in a proper bike bag, longest side 150 cm or less and 220 cm or less in total, can ride any train and any car. Plastic or cloth sheets don't count. On board, follow the station staff and the conductor to the right car.
Sources: TRA, bikes on local trains and TRA, ways to take a bike (Taiwan Railway Corporation). Checked November 2026.
Sources: each operator's official bicycle rules, linked under its table above. Checked November 2026. Operators change times, stations and fares for holidays, large events and crowding, so check their announcements on the day.