Fares on Kuo-Kuang Bus 1840 run around typical city-bus prices.
Kuo-Kuang Bus 1840 is an airport bus serving Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA), connecting the city-side of the airport with areas beyond the MRT network. It runs from Terminal 1, so if you land at Terminal 2, budget 5–10 minutes to walk over via the internal passages and follow signs for city buses.
Because 1840 is part of the Kuo-Kuang intercity-style network, expect a single ticket price roughly in line with other Taipei airport routes, usually under NT$200 for longer segments. You pay at the counter or directly to the driver, and you’ll get a printed ticket with the route number (1840) and destination printed clearly, so double-check that before you board.
Buses typically operate from early morning to late evening, around a 06:00–22:00 span on most days, though exact first/last departure times can shift by season and weekday. Head to the official Kuo-Kuang counter in the arrivals hall at TSA Terminal 1 for the current timetable; they post that day’s schedule with specific minutes past each hour.
Onboard, Kuo-Kuang buses usually offer air-conditioning and standard 2+2 seating, with space for at least one full-size suitcase per passenger in the luggage hold. Most buses on similar routes run 30–60 minutes between major stops, depending on traffic and distance, so treat 1840 as a sit-down ride rather than a quick 10-minute shuttle.
Because the sources don’t spell out every TSA stop for 1840, assume it behaves like other Kuo-Kuang airport lines: fixed, limited stops and no hop-on/hop-off flexibility. If you’re aiming for a specific district like Banqiao or further out, bring the Chinese characters of your stop on your phone so you can show the driver before the bus leaves the TSA stand.
Step-by-step: using Kuo-Kuang Bus 1840 at TSA
- 1. After landing at TSA Terminal 1 or 2, follow signs to “Bus/Taxi,” then walk to the Terminal 1 arrivals level bus area in 5–10 minutes if you’re in Terminal 2.
- 2. Look for the Kuo-Kuang counter or signboard listing route 1840, and confirm the next departure time and final destination with staff.
- 3. Buy a ticket (usually under NT$200 for longer routes) at the counter or from the driver; keep the ticket stub handy for inspection.
- 4. Wait at the marked 1840 stop outside Terminal 1; buses typically board 5–10 minutes before departure, and luggage goes in the under-floor compartment.
- 5. Board, find a seat, and keep an eye on the LED or audio stop announcements; use your phone’s map and the printed stop list to track progress.
- 6. When your stop is next, press the stop button or move toward the door; retrieve baggage from the hold immediately after the driver opens the compartment.
One practical tip: take a quick photo of the 1840 timetable at TSA with your phone so you have concrete return times if you plan to ride the same route back to the airport.