There are 6 ways to get from Kaoshitan to Taipei by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from 嘉義 to 台北train 臺灣高鐵線
1h 47m$48–61Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Guogou to Taipei stationbus 1639
3h 23m$21–28Drive 267.6 km
- Drive from Kaoshitan to Taipeicar 267.6 km
3h 1m$25–37Fly from Chiayi
- Fly from Chiayi (CYI) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)plane CYI - TSA
3h 21m$146–250Train via TRA Chiayi Station
- Take the train from 嘉義 to 臺北train 山線 / ...
6h 50m$28–37Taxi to Tainan Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Kaoshitan to Tainan Airport (TNN)taxi
- Fly from Tainan Airport (TNN) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)plane TNN - TSA
3h 4m$602–1,061
Chiayi (CYI) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kaoshitan to Taipei is to bus which costs $20 - $28 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kaoshitan to Taipei is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Kaoshitan to Taipei station. However, there are services departing from Guogou and arriving at Taipei station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Kaoshitan to Taipei. However, there are services departing from 嘉義 and arriving at 台北 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Kaoshitan and Taipei is 264 km. The road distance is 267.6 km.
The best way to get from Kaoshitan to Taipei without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Kaoshitan to Taipei, including transfers.
Kaoshitan to Taipei bus services, operated by U Bus, depart from Guogou station.
Kaoshitan to Taipei train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, depart from 嘉義 station.
The best way to get from Kaoshitan to Taipei is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $28 and takes 3h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Kaoshitan, Taiwan and Taipei, Taiwan?
Taiwan High Speed Rail operates a train from 嘉義 to 台北 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $31–37 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, U Bus operates a bus from Guogou to Taipei station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $13–19 and the journey takes 3h 17m.
- Website
- uniair.com.tw
Flights from Chiayi to Taipei Songshan Airport via Kinmen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–360
Flights from Chiayi to Taipei Songshan Airport via Penghu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–220
Flights from Tainan Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport via Penghu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–230
Flights from Tainan Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport via Kinmen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–370
Train from 嘉義 to 台北
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $31–37
- Website
- thsrc.com
- Non-Reserved
- $31–35
- Standard
- $32–37
- Business
- $58
- Phone
- 0800-676676
- Website
- ubus.com.tw
Bus from Guogou to Taipei station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Schedules at
- ubus.com.tw
- Book at
- ubus.com.tw
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
S - Taxi
- Phone
- +886 5 220 5566
- Website
- s-taxi.com.tw
S-Taxi
- Phone
- +886 5 220 5566
- Website
- s-taxi.com.tw
Lai Lai Taxi
- Phone
- +886 5 228 8232
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italy Travel Guides, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Kaoshitan to Taipei bus services, operated by U Bus, arrive at Taipei station.
Kaoshitan to Taipei train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, arrive at 台北 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaoshitan to Taipei is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Kaoshitan to Taipei.
There are 901+ hotels available in Taipei.