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

The cheapest way to get from Kaohsiung to Tamsui is to bus via Taichung which costs $18 - $28 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kaohsiung to Tamsui is to train and subway which takes 3h 12m and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Kaohsiung and Tamsui?

No, there is no direct bus from Kaohsiung to Tamsui. However, there are services departing from Jianguo and arriving at Education Center via Taipei Station and MRT Far Eastern Hospital Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Kaohsiung and Tamsui?

No, there is no direct train from Kaohsiung station to Tamsui. However, there are services departing from Formosa Boulevard Station and arriving at Tamsui via 左營, 台中 and Taipei Main Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Kaohsiung to Tamsui?

The distance between Kaohsiung and Tamsui is 368 km. The road distance is 349.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kaohsiung to Tamsui without a car is to train and subway which takes 3h 12m and costs $40 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Kaohsiung to Tamsui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kaohsiung to Tamsui bus from?

Kaohsiung to Tamsui bus services, operated by U Bus, depart from Jianguo station.

Where do I catch the Kaohsiung to Tamsui train from?

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

Train or bus from Kaohsiung to Tamsui?

The best way to get from Kaohsiung to Tamsui is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs $25 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $30 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Kaohsiung to Tamsui bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kaohsiung to Tamsui train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kaohsiung to Tamsui?

Yes, the driving distance between Kaohsiung to Tamsui is 349 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Kaohsiung to Tamsui.

Where can I stay near Tamsui?

There are 902+ hotels available in Tamsui.

Kaohsiung to Tamsui - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kaohsiung to Tamsui by train, subway, bus, car, or plane

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from 左營 to 台中train
2. Take the train from 台中 to 台北train
3. Take the subway from Taipei Main Station to Tamsuisubway Red
3h 12m
$44–54
Bus via Taichung
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kaohsiung Station to Taichung Stationbus 1872
2. Take the bus from Taichung Station to Taipei Bus Stationbus 1827 / ...
7h 2m
$19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jianguo to Taipei Bus Stationbus 1610
2. Take the bus from MRT Far Eastern Hospital Station to Education Centerbus 6916
7h 1m
$26–36
Drive 349.2 km
1. Drive from Kaohsiung to Tamsuicar 349.2 km
3h 51m
$33–48
Fly from Kao-Hsiung International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)plane KHH - TSA
2. Take the subway from Daan to Tamsuisubway
4h 21m
$113–654
Train
1. Take the train from 高雄 to 臺北train 海線 / ...
5h 27m
$20–30
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
5h 39m
$140–254

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

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Distance: 368.1 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Jianguo to Education Center via Taipei Bus Station, Taipei Station, Banqiao Station, Banqiao, Far Eastern Hospital, and MRT Far Eastern Hospital Station in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, Taiwan Railway operates a train from 高雄 to 臺北 hourly. Tickets cost $19–28 and the journey takes 4h 43m.

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