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

The cheapest way to get from Kaohsiung to Caotun is to bus and line 108 bus which costs $10 - $15 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kaohsiung to Caotun is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Kaohsiung and Caotun?

No, there is no direct bus from Kaohsiung station to Caotun. However, there are services departing from Kaohsiung Station and arriving at Caotun via Chaoma Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Kaohsiung and Caotun?

No, there is no direct train from Kaohsiung to Caotun. However, there are services departing from 高雄 and arriving at 臺中 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Kaohsiung to Caotun?

The distance between Kaohsiung and Caotun is 215 km. The road distance is 177.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kaohsiung to Caotun without a car is to train and line 151 bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $24 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Kaohsiung to Caotun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kaohsiung to Caotun bus from?

Kaohsiung to Caotun bus services, operated by Kuo-Kuang Bus, depart from Kaohsiung Station.

Where do I catch the Kaohsiung to Caotun train from?

Kaohsiung to Caotun train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, depart from 高雄 station.

Train or bus from Kaohsiung to Caotun?

The best way to get from Kaohsiung to Caotun is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $11 - $17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $19 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Kaohsiung to Caotun bus arrive?

Kaohsiung to Caotun bus services, operated by Kuo-Kuang Bus, arrive at Chaoma station.

Where does the Kaohsiung to Caotun train arrive?

Kaohsiung to Caotun train services, operated by Taiwan Railway, arrive at 臺中 station.

Can I drive from Kaohsiung to Caotun?

Yes, the driving distance between Kaohsiung to Caotun is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Kaohsiung to Caotun.

Where can I stay near Caotun?

There are 536+ hotels available in Caotun.

Kaohsiung to Caotun - 6 ways to travel via train, line 151 bus, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kaohsiung to Caotun by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 151 bus
best
1. Take the train from 左營 to 台中train 臺灣高鐵線
2. Take the bus from HSR Taichung Station(Platform 14) to T.P.C.C.bus 151
2h 20m
$25–32
Bus, line 108 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jianguo to Taichung Stationbus 1621
2. Take the bus from Taichung Station(Taiwan Boulevard) to Yuying St.bus 108
4h 44m
$10–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kaohsiung Station to Chaomabus 1872 / ...
4h 9m
$11–17
Drive 177.4 km
1. Drive from Kaohsiung to Caotuncar 177.4 km
2h 4m
$17–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kaohsiung to Caotuntaxi 177.4 km
2h 4m
$120–150
Train
1. Take the train from 高雄 to 臺中train 山線
5h 49m
$12–18

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Distance: 215.1 km
Duration: 2h 20m

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

Kuo-Kuang Bus operates a bus from Kaohsiung Station to Chaoma hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, Taiwan Railway operates a train from 高雄 to 臺中 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $10–16 and the journey takes 4h 22m.

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