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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Taichung to Kaohsiung is to train via 新烏日 which takes 1h 40m and costs $23 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Taichung and Kaohsiung?

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

Is there a direct train between Taichung and Kaohsiung?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 臺中 and arriving at 高雄. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Taichung to Kaohsiung?

The distance between Taichung and Kaohsiung is 195 km. The road distance is 194.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Taichung to Kaohsiung without a car is to train via 新烏日 which takes 1h 40m and costs $23 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Taichung to Kaohsiung, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taichung to Kaohsiung bus from?

Taichung to Kaohsiung bus services, operated by Kuo-Kuang Bus, depart from Taichung Station.

Where do I catch the Taichung to Kaohsiung train from?

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

Train or bus from Taichung to Kaohsiung?

The best way to get from Taichung to Kaohsiung is to train via 新烏日 which takes 1h 40m and costs $23 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $14 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Taichung to Kaohsiung bus arrive?

Taichung to Kaohsiung bus services, operated by Kuo-Kuang Bus, arrive at Kaohsiung Station.

Where does the Taichung to Kaohsiung train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Taichung to Kaohsiung?

Yes, the driving distance between Taichung to Kaohsiung is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Taichung to Kaohsiung.

Where can I stay near Kaohsiung?

There are 479+ hotels available in Kaohsiung.

Taichung to Kaohsiung - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Taichung to Kaohsiung by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via 新烏日
best
1. Take the train from 台中 to 左營train 臺灣高鐵線
1h 40m
$23–29
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taichung Station to Kaohsiung Stationbus 1872
3h 10m
$9–14
Drive 194.2 km
1. Drive from Taichung to Kaohsiungcar 194.2 km
2h 6m
$19–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Taichung to Kaohsiungtaxi 194.2 km
2h 6m
$130–170
Line 73 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Chunghsing Hall to Ubus Transfer Stationbus 326 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zhonggang Station to Jianguobus 1610 / ...
4h 2m
$11–17
Train
1. Take the train from 臺中 to 高雄train 山線
4h 11m
$10–16

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Distance: 195.4 km
Duration: 1h 40m

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

Taiwan High Speed Rail operates a train from 台中 to 左營 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $22–27 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, Kuo-Kuang Bus operates a bus from Taichung Station to Kaohsiung Station hourly. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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