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

The cheapest way to get from Taipei to Kaohsiung is to bus which costs $19 - $27 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taipei to Kaohsiung is to train via Guiren which takes 2h 18m and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Taipei and Kaohsiung?

No, there is no direct bus from Taipei station to Kaohsiung. However, there are services departing from Banqiao Station and arriving at Jianguo via Taipei Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Taipei and Kaohsiung?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 板橋 and arriving at 高雄. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Taipei to Kaohsiung?

The distance between Taipei and Kaohsiung is 340 km. The road distance is 336.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Taipei to Kaohsiung without a car is to train via Guiren which takes 2h 18m and costs $40 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Taipei to Kaohsiung, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taipei to Kaohsiung bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Taipei to Kaohsiung train from?

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

Train or bus from Taipei to Kaohsiung?

The best way to get from Taipei to Kaohsiung is to train via Guiren which takes 2h 18m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $27 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Taipei to Kaohsiung bus arrive?

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

Where does the Taipei to Kaohsiung train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Taipei to Kaohsiung?

Yes, the driving distance between Taipei to Kaohsiung is 337 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Taipei to Kaohsiung.

Where can I stay near Kaohsiung?

There are 476+ hotels available in Kaohsiung.

Taipei to Kaohsiung - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Taipei to Kaohsiung by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Guiren
best
1. Take the train from 板橋 to 台南train 臺灣高鐵線
2h 18m
$43–51
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from 板橋 to 高雄train 山線 / ...
3h 32m
$18–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taipei Bus Station to Jianguobus 1610
5h 27m
$20–27
Drive 336.9 km
1. Drive from Banqiao to Kaohsiungcar 336.9 km
3h 34m
$32–46
Train, fly
1. Take the train from 樹林 to 花蓮train
2. Fly from Hualien Airport (HUN) to Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH)plane HUN - KHH
6h 27m
$79–368
Bus via Taichung
1. Take the bus from Taipei Bus Station to Taichung Stationbus 1827 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taichung Station to Kaohsiung Stationbus 1872
7h 5m
$21–30

Hualien Airport (HUN) to Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 339.6 km
Duration: 2h 18m

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

Taiwan High Speed Rail operates a train from 板橋 to 台南 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, U Bus operates a bus from Taipei Bus Station to Jianguo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $16–23 and the journey takes 4h 59m.

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