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

The cheapest way to get from Kaohsiung to Hsinchu is to bus which costs $14 - $22 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kaohsiung to Hsinchu is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Kaohsiung and Hsinchu?

No, there is no direct bus from Kaohsiung station to Hsinchu station. However, there are services departing from Kaohsiung Station and arriving at Hsinchu Station via Taichung Hero House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Kaohsiung and Hsinchu?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 高雄 and arriving at 新竹. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Kaohsiung to Hsinchu?

The distance between Kaohsiung and Hsinchu is 278 km. The road distance is 275 km.

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

The best way to get from Kaohsiung to Hsinchu without a car is to train via 豐富 which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Kaohsiung to Hsinchu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kaohsiung to Hsinchu bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kaohsiung to Hsinchu train from?

Kaohsiung to Hsinchu train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, depart from 左營 station.

Train or bus from Kaohsiung to Hsinchu?

The best way to get from Kaohsiung to Hsinchu is to train via 豐富 which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $22 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Kaohsiung to Hsinchu bus arrive?

Kaohsiung to Hsinchu bus services, operated by Kuo-Kuang Bus, arrive at Taichung Station.

Where does the Kaohsiung to Hsinchu train arrive?

Kaohsiung to Hsinchu train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, arrive at 苗栗 station.

Can I drive from Kaohsiung to Hsinchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Kaohsiung to Hsinchu is 275 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Kaohsiung to Hsinchu.

Where can I stay near Hsinchu?

There are 155+ hotels available in Hsinchu.

Kaohsiung to Hsinchu - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kaohsiung to Hsinchu by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via 豐富
best
1. Take the train from 左營 to 苗栗train 臺灣高鐵線
2. Take the train from 豐富 to 新竹train 山線
3h 24m
$32–44
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kaohsiung Station to Taichung Stationbus 1872
2. Take the bus from Taichung Hero House to Hsinchu Stationbus 1620
5h 9m
$15–21
Drive 275 km
1. Drive from Kaohsiung to Hsinchucar 275 km
3h 1m
$26–38
Fly, train
1. Fly from Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)plane KHH - TSA
2. Take the train from 台北 to 新竹train
5h 4m
$122–664
Train
1. Take the train from 高雄 to 新竹train 海線 / ...
3h 36m
$15–23

Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) flights

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Distance: 278.3 km
Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a subway from Formosa Boulevard Station to 新竹 via THSR Zuoying Station, 左營, 苗栗, and 豐富 in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaohsiung Station to Hsinchu Station via Taichung Station and Taichung Hero House in around 5h 9m.

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