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

The cheapest way to get from Kaohsiung to Taipei is to bus which costs $16 - $23 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kaohsiung to Taipei is to train via Guiren which takes 2h 34m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Kaohsiung and Taipei?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kaohsiung Station station and arriving at Taipei Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Kaohsiung and Taipei?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 高雄 and arriving at 臺北. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Kaohsiung to Taipei?

The distance between Kaohsiung and Taipei is 347 km. The road distance is 346 km.

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

The best way to get from Kaohsiung to Taipei without a car is to train via Guiren which takes 2h 34m and costs $40 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Kaohsiung to Taipei, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kaohsiung to Taipei bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kaohsiung to Taipei train from?

Kaohsiung to Taipei train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, depart from 台南 station.

Train, bus or fly from Kaohsiung to Taipei?

The best way to get from Kaohsiung to Taipei is to train via Guiren which takes 2h 34m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $23 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $650 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Kaohsiung to Taipei bus arrive?

Kaohsiung to Taipei bus services, operated by U Bus, arrive at Taipei Bus Station.

Where does the Kaohsiung to Taipei train arrive?

Kaohsiung to Taipei train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, arrive at 台北 station.

Can I drive from Kaohsiung to Taipei?

Yes, the driving distance between Kaohsiung to Taipei is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Kaohsiung to Taipei.

Where can I stay near Taipei?

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Train via Guiren
best
1. Take the train from 台南 to 台北train 臺灣高鐵線
2h 34m
$40–56
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kaohsiung Station to Taipei Bus Stationbus 1610
5h
$16–23
Drive 346 km
1. Drive from Kaohsiung to Taipeicar 346 km
3h 44m
$33–47
Fly from Kao-Hsiung International Airport
1. Fly from Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)plane KHH - TSA
3h 19m
$111–651
Train
1. Take the train from 高雄 to 臺北train 海線 / ...
4h 43m
$19–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 高雄 to 斗六train 山線 / ...
2. Take the bus from Douliou Station to Taipei Stationbus 7000
7h 19m
$18–24
Train to Tainan Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 高雄 to 臺南train
2. Fly from Tainan Airport (TNN) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)plane TNN - TSA
4h 36m
$138–181

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

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2h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 346.9 km
Duration: 2h 34m

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

Taiwan High Speed Rail operates a train from 台南 to 台北 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, U Bus operates a bus from Kaohsiung Station to Taipei Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $16–23 and the journey takes 5h. Kuo-Kuang Bus also services this route 5 times a day.

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