Luggage Storage & Logistics: Travel Hands-Free

You will find automatic lockers at almost every HSR station, major TRA train station, and key MRT stations.

📍 Where to find them?

• Taipei Main Station: B1 level is a maze of lockers. Look near the HSR/TRA gate entrances and the hallways connecting to MRT.
• HSR Stations: Usually located near the exits or convenience stores (7-11/FamilyMart) inside the station.
• MRT Stations: Major tourist stops (e.g., Ximen, Taipei 101, Tamsui, Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard) usually have them near the information counter.

💰 Price & Sizes (approx.)

• Small (fits backpack): NT$30-40 / 3 hours.
• Medium (carry-on): NT$50-60 / 3 hours.
• Large (28"+ suitcase): NT$70-80 / 3 hours.
• Note: Most lockers charge by '3-hour blocks'. If you exceed the time, you pay the difference when retrieving.

📝 How to use (Foreigner Friendly)

1. Select Language: Touch screens usually support English, Japanese, and Korean.
2. Deposit: Place bag inside, close door firmly.
3. Payment: EasyCard/iPASS is the best method (tap and go). Some older machines only accept NT$50 coins (cashier can change money).
4. Receipt: Take the printout! It has the Code to open the door (if you paid by cash). If you paid by card, just tap the same card to open.

For oversized items (surfboards, bike boxes, massive trunks) that won't fit in lockers, look for the TRA Baggage Room (行李房). This is a manned service specifically for Temporary Storage (暫時寄放).

• Location: Often located slightly outside the main station hall (e.g., near the East Exit at Taipei Main Station).
• Price: Very cheap! Approx. NT$30-70 per item per day.
• Hours: Usually 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Warning: You usually cannot retrieve items after hours.

For a detailed list of stations with baggage rooms, check this guide: TRA Baggage Services Room List.

The Taiwan Railways (TRA) offers services to move your gear across the island.

📦 Shipping Service (託運)

You can ship luggage or bicycles as cargo on specific trains without riding them yourself.

• Where: Go to the Baggage Room.
• Bicycles: A naked bike (without a bag) can be shipped. Price Example: Shipping a bicycle from Pingtung to Wanhua (Taipei) costs approx. NT$800.
• Speed: Usually arrives the next day.

🚲 Carry-on (隨車)

If you put your bike in a bike bag, it counts as luggage and is free on most trains. If you want to roll a naked bike onto the train with you, you must buy a half-price ticket for the bike on 'Bicycle-Friendly Trains' (兩鐵列車).

Travel hands-free by using professional logistics services.

✈️ Airport Luggage Delivery (Send to/from Airport)

Services like Pelican Express (台灣宅配通) and LuggAgent (行李特工) allow you to skip the baggage drag.

• Departure (Home/Hotel ➝ Airport):
  - Pelican: Must book 3 days in advance via phone or website. Driver picks up from your home.
  - LuggAgent: Global concierge service. Book online, agents pick up from your hotel lobby. Includes insurance.
• Arrival (Airport ➝ Home/Hotel):
  - Visit the service counters at Taoyuan Airport (T1/T2) after landing. They will deliver your bags to your hotel/home (usually next day or same day depending on the service).
• Note: Check size limits (usually max 180cm/20kg for standard rates).

🚚 Domestic Delivery (Within Taiwan)

Sending bags from Taipei to Kenting? Use local logistics.

• Large Items (Suitcases): Use Black Cat (黑貓), Pelican (宅配通), or the Post Office.
  - Check Pelican Rates.
• Small Items (Cheap): Use 7-11 (ibon) or FamilyMart Store-to-Store delivery.
  - Very cheap (approx. NT$60), but size is limited (45x30x30cm).
  - 7-11 Delivery Info.