What is the cheapest way to get from Kaohsiung to Taichung City?

The cheapest way to get from Kaohsiung to Taichung City is to bus which costs $9 - $14 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kaohsiung to Taichung City?

The fastest way to get from Kaohsiung to Taichung City is to train via HSR Taichung Station(Platform 13) which takes 1h 20m and costs $23 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Kaohsiung and Taichung City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kaohsiung Station station and arriving at Taichung Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Kaohsiung and Taichung City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 高雄 and arriving at 臺中. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Kaohsiung to Taichung City?

The distance between Kaohsiung and Taichung City is 192 km. The road distance is 194.8 km.

How do I travel from Kaohsiung to Taichung City without a car?

The best way to get from Kaohsiung to Taichung City without a car is to train via HSR Taichung Station(Platform 13) which takes 1h 20m and costs $23 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Kaohsiung to Taichung City?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Kaohsiung to Taichung City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kaohsiung to Taichung City bus from?

Kaohsiung to Taichung City bus services, operated by U Bus, depart from Kaohsiung Station.

Where do I catch the Kaohsiung to Taichung City train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Kaohsiung to Taichung City?

The best way to get from Kaohsiung to Taichung City is to train via HSR Taichung Station(Platform 13) which takes 1h 20m and costs $23 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus via Ubus Transfer Station, which costs $10 - $16 and takes 3h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Kaohsiung to Taichung City bus arrive?

Kaohsiung to Taichung City bus services, operated by U Bus, arrive at Zhonggang Station.

Where does the Kaohsiung to Taichung City train arrive?

Kaohsiung to Taichung City train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, arrive at 台中 station.

Can I drive from Kaohsiung to Taichung City?

Yes, the driving distance between Kaohsiung to Taichung City is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Kaohsiung to Taichung City.

Where can I stay near Taichung City?

There are 512+ hotels available in Taichung City.

Kaohsiung to Taichung City - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Kaohsiung to Taichung City by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train via HSR Taichung Station(Platform 13)
best
1. Take the train from 左營 to 台中train 臺灣高鐵線
1h 20m
$24–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kaohsiung Station to Taichung Stationbus 1872
3h 10m
$9–14
Bus via Ubus Transfer Station
1. Take the bus from Kaohsiung Station to Zhonggang Stationbus 1610
3h 4m
$11–15
Drive 194.8 km
1. Drive from Kaohsiung to Taichung Citycar 194.8 km
2h 6m
$19–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kaohsiung to Taichung Citytaxi 194.8 km
2h 6m
$130–170
Fly from Kao-Hsiung International Airport
1. Fly from Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) to Taichung Airport (RMQ)plane KHH - RMQ
3h 43m
$83–145
Train
1. Take the train from 高雄 to 臺中train 山線
4h 22m
$10–16
Train to Tainan Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 高雄 to 臺南train
2. Fly from Tainan Airport (TNN) to Taichung Airport (RMQ)plane TNN - RMQ
4h 26m
$80–136

Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) to Taichung Airport (RMQ) flights

117Weekly Planes

2h 58mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 191.8 km
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Kaohsiung, Taiwan and Taichung City, Taiwan?

Taiwan High Speed Rail operates a train from 左營 to 台中 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $22–27 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, U Bus operates a bus from Kaohsiung Station to Zhonggang Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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