There are 2 ways to get from Kaohsiung to Lan Yu (Island) by train, plane, or ferry
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Taitung Airport to Orchid flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaohsiung to Lan Yu (Island) is to train and ferry which costs $43 - $47 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kaohsiung to Lan Yu (Island) is to train and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $60 - $75.
The distance between Kaohsiung and Lan Yu (Island) is 250 km.
The best way to get from Kaohsiung to Lan Yu (Island) without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 25m and costs $43 - $47.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Kaohsiung to Lan Yu (Island), including transfers.
There are 37+ hotels available in Lan Yu (Island).
What companies run services between Kaohsiung, Taiwan and Lan Yu (Island), Taiwan?
There is no direct connection from Kaohsiung to Lan Yu (Island). However, you can take the train to 知本, take the taxi to Taitung Airport airport, then fly to Orchid. Alternatively, you can take a train from 高雄 to Lanyu via 臺東, Taitung Train Station, Fugang Ferry Terminal, and Taitung Fugang Fish Harbor in around 7h 25m.
- Phone
- 0800-765-888
- Website
- railway.gov.tw
Train from 高雄 to 知本
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip?lang=EN_US
- adult
- $7–11
Train from 高雄 to 臺東
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip?lang=EN_US
- adult
- $8–12
- Phone
- +886-8-928-1047
- Website
- farnlin.com.tw
Ferry from Taitung Fugang Fish Harbor to Lanyu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35
- Schedules at
- farnlin.com.tw
- Book at
- ferry.tw
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