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By Taxi

Taxis queue outside the Arrival Halls of both Terminal Ι and Terminal II of C.K.S. Airport. Airport taxis charge according to the meter plus a 50% surcharge (highway tolls not included). Typical fare to Taipei downtown is around NT$1,100. From the CKS International Airport, you may take a taxi directly to Academia Sinica for around NT$ 1,700.

By Bus

  • Where to buy tickets/board the bus:
    • Ticket counters are located in the Arrival Passenger Reception Areas of both Terminals.
    • Terminal I Bus Platform: On the southwest side of the Arrival Passenger Reception Area.
    • Terminal II Bus Platform: On the northeast side of the Arrival Passenger Reception Area on the first floor of the terminal.
  • Adult single fares vary from NT$ 110 to $140.
  • The journey time is about 1 hour in moderate traffic.
  • Four bus companies now provide frequent services between CKS International Airport and downtown Taipei:
    • Taiwan Bus Corp. (Kuogong Line): to Taipei Railway Station and Taipei Sung Shan Airport. You may get off at either stop and then take a taxi to Academia Sinica for approximately NT$300.
    • Evergreen: to ZhongXiao-FuXing MRT Station. If you only have light packages, this is a good way to save money. You can get off at ZhongXiao-FuXing MRT Station, take MRT "Blue Line" and get off at the terminal stop "Kunyang". Walk out the station and take a taxi to Academia Sinica for about NT$120.
    • Toward You Air Bus: to ZhongXiao-FuXing MRT Station, Hyatt Hotel & Far Eastern Hotel. Get off at one of the above stops and take a taxi from there to Academia Sinica for around NT$220.
    • Fe Go Express: to Taipei Sung Shan Airport. Take a taxi from Sung Shan Airport to Academia Sinica for around NT$300.

Location of Academia Sinica

Location of Academia Sinica

Location of Institute of Information Science

Institute of Information Science is building No.32 in the map below:

Location of IIS

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