What is the cheapest way to get from Chiayi to Kaohsiung?

The cheapest way to get from Chiayi to Kaohsiung is to train which costs $5 - $9 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiayi to Kaohsiung?

The fastest way to get from Chiayi to Kaohsiung is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Chiayi and Kaohsiung?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chiayi and arriving at Jianguo. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Chiayi and Kaohsiung?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 嘉義 and arriving at 高雄. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Chiayi to Kaohsiung?

The distance between Chiayi and Kaohsiung is 115 km. The road distance is 111.3 km.

How do I travel from Chiayi to Kaohsiung without a car?

The best way to get from Chiayi to Kaohsiung without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs $1 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Chiayi to Kaohsiung?

The bus from Chiayi to Jianguo takes 2h including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Chiayi to Kaohsiung bus from?

Chiayi to Kaohsiung bus services, operated by HO-HSIN Bus, depart from Chiayi station.

Where do I catch the Chiayi to Kaohsiung train from?

Chiayi to Kaohsiung train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, depart from 嘉義 station.

Train or bus from Chiayi to Kaohsiung?

The best way to get from Chiayi to Kaohsiung is to bus which takes 2h and costs $1 - $11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Chiayi to Kaohsiung bus arrive?

Chiayi to Kaohsiung bus services, operated by HO-HSIN Bus, arrive at Jianguo station.

Where does the Chiayi to Kaohsiung train arrive?

Chiayi to Kaohsiung train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, arrive at 高雄 station.

Can I drive from Chiayi to Kaohsiung?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiayi to Kaohsiung is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Chiayi to Kaohsiung.

Where can I stay near Kaohsiung?

There are 481+ hotels available in Kaohsiung.

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Distance: 114.9 km
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Chiayi, Taiwan and Kaohsiung, Taiwan?

HO-HSIN Bus operates a bus from Chiayi to Jianguo twice daily. Tickets cost $1–10 and the journey takes 2h. U Bus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Taiwan Railway operates a train from 嘉義 to 高雄 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 2h 16m.

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