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 $16 - $23 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taipei to Kaohsiung is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs $110 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Taipei and Kaohsiung?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Taipei Bus Station station and arriving at Jianguo. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Taipei and Kaohsiung?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 臺北 and arriving at 高雄. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Taipei to Kaohsiung?

The distance between Taipei and Kaohsiung is 347 km. The road distance is 345.7 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 Taoyuan which takes 2h 28m and costs $40 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m 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 桃園 station.

Train, bus or fly from Taipei to Kaohsiung?

The best way to get from Taipei to Kaohsiung is to train via Taoyuan which takes 2h 28m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $23 and takes 4h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $650 and takes 2h 24m.

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 左營 station.

Can I drive from Taipei to Kaohsiung?

Yes, the driving distance between Taipei to Kaohsiung is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Taipei to Kaohsiung.

Where can I stay near Kaohsiung?

There are 479+ 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 Taoyuan
best
1. Take the train from 桃園 to 左營train 臺灣高鐵線
2h 28m
$41–51
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taipei Bus Station to Jianguobus 1610
4h 59m
$16–23
Drive 345.7 km
1. Drive from Taipei to Kaohsiungcar 345.7 km
3h 42m
$33–47
Fly
1. Fly from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) to Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH)plane TSA - KHH
2h 24m
$118–611
Train
1. Take the train from 臺北 to 高雄train 山線 / ...
3h 40m
$19–28
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
6h 25m
$17–25

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

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Distance: 346.9 km
Duration: 2h 28m

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

Taiwan High Speed Rail operates a train from 桃園 to 左營 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 1h 35m. 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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