There are 7 ways to get from Kaohsiung to Ita Thao by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from 左營 to 台中train 臺灣高鐵線
- Take the bus from HSR Taichung Station to Sun Moon Lakebus 6670 Taichung
3h 50m$30–39Bus via Taichung
cheapest- Take the bus from Kaohsiung Station to Zhonggang Stationbus 1610
- Take the bus from HSR Taichung Station to Sun Moon Lakebus 6670 Taichung
5h 40m$18–27Train
- Take the train from 左營 to 台中train
- Take the train from 新烏日 to 二水train 山線
- Take the train from 二水 to 車埕train
4h 49m$47–60Drive 203 km
- Drive from Kaohsiung to Ita Thaocar 203 km
2h 34m$19–28Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kaohsiung to Ita Thaotaxi 203 km
2h 34m$140–170Bus
- Take the bus from Kaohsiung Station to Taichung Stationbus 1872
- Take the bus from Taichung Station to Sun Moon Lakebus 6670 Taichung
6h 3m$18–26Train, bus via Taichung
- Take the train from 高雄 to 臺中train 山線
- Take the bus from Taichung Station to Sun Moon Lakebus 6670 Taichung
7h 15m$19–28
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaohsiung to Ita Thao is to bus which costs $17 - $27 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kaohsiung to Ita Thao is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Kaohsiung station to Ita Thao. However, there are services departing from Kaohsiung Station and arriving at Ita Thao via Ubus Transfer Station, HSR Taichung Station and Sun Moon Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kaohsiung station to Ita Thao. However, there are services departing from Formosa Boulevard Station and arriving at 車埕 via 左營, 新烏日 and 二水. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Kaohsiung and Ita Thao is 263 km. The road distance is 203 km.
The best way to get from Kaohsiung to Ita Thao without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $29 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Kaohsiung to Ita Thao, including transfers.
Kaohsiung to Ita Thao bus services, operated by U Bus, depart from Kaohsiung Station.
Kaohsiung to Ita Thao train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, depart from 左營 station.
The best way to get from Kaohsiung to Ita Thao is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus via Taichung, which costs $17 - $28 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Kaohsiung, Taiwan and Ita Thao, Taiwan?
You can take a subway from Formosa Boulevard Station to Ita Thao via THSR Zuoying Station, 左營, 台中, 新烏日, 二水, and 車埕 in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaohsiung Station to Ita Thao via Ubus Transfer Station, HSR Taichung Station(Platform 21), HSR Taichung Station, and Sun Moon Lake in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- 4266-3000
- Website
- en.thsrc.com.tw
Train from 左營 to 台中
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $22–27
- Website
- https://en.thsrc.com.tw/
- Non-Reserved
- $22–26
- Standard
- $23–27
- Business
- $44
Train from 左營 to 台中
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $22–27
- Website
- https://en.thsrc.com.tw/
- Non-Reserved
- $22–26
- Standard
- $23–27
- Business
- $44
- Phone
- 0800-765-888
- Website
- railway.gov.tw
Train from 新烏日 to 二水
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip?lang=EN_US
- adult
- $2–4
Train from 二水 to 車埕
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip?lang=EN_US
- adult
- $1–3
Train from 高雄 to 臺中
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://www.railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip?lang=EN_US
- adult
- $10–16
- Phone
- (049)2984-031
- Website
- ntbus.com.tw
Bus from HSR Taichung Station to Sun Moon Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- taiwanbus.tw
- Adult
- $6–9
Bus from HSR Taichung Station to Sun Moon Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- taiwanbus.tw
- Adult
- $6–9
Bus from Taichung Station to Sun Moon Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- taiwanbus.tw
- Adult
- $7–11
Bus from Taichung Station to Sun Moon Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- taiwanbus.tw
- Adult
- $7–11
- Phone
- 0800-676676
- Website
- ubus.com.tw
Bus from Kaohsiung Station to Zhonggang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- ubus.com.tw
- Book at
- ordertickets.ubus.com.tw
- Phone
- 0800 010 138
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Kaohsiung Station to Taichung Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- taiwanbus.tw
- Adult
- $9–14
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Lunyong Taxi
- Phone
- +886 7 370 8888
Tripool
- Phone
- +886 8 000 78787
- Website
- tripool.app
Yes Taxi
- Phone
- +886 7 777 2222
- Website
- khh.travel
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More Questions & Answers
Kaohsiung to Ita Thao bus services, operated by U Bus, arrive at Zhonggang Station.
Kaohsiung to Ita Thao train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, arrive at 台中 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaohsiung to Ita Thao is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Kaohsiung to Ita Thao.
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