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

The cheapest way to get from Taoyuan to Kaohsiung is to bus which costs $14 - $22 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taoyuan to Kaohsiung is to train via Taichung which takes 2h 51m and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Taoyuan and Kaohsiung?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jingguo Zhuangjing Road Intersection and arriving at Jianguo. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Taoyuan and Kaohsiung?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 桃園 and arriving at 高雄. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Taoyuan to Kaohsiung?

The distance between Taoyuan and Kaohsiung is 362 km. The road distance is 318.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Taoyuan to Kaohsiung without a car is to train via Taichung which takes 2h 51m and costs $40 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Taoyuan to Kaohsiung, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taoyuan to Kaohsiung bus from?

Taoyuan to Kaohsiung bus services, operated by U Bus, depart from Jingguo Zhuangjing Road Intersection station.

Where do I catch the Taoyuan to Kaohsiung train from?

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

Train or bus from Taoyuan to Kaohsiung?

The best way to get from Taoyuan to Kaohsiung is to train via Taichung which takes 2h 51m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $22 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Taoyuan to Kaohsiung bus arrive?

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

Where does the Taoyuan to Kaohsiung train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Taoyuan to Kaohsiung?

Yes, the driving distance between Taoyuan to Kaohsiung is 319 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Taoyuan to Kaohsiung.

Where can I stay near Kaohsiung?

There are 478+ hotels available in Kaohsiung.

Taoyuan to Kaohsiung - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

How to get fromTaoyuan to Kaohsiung

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 4 ways to get from Taoyuan to Kaohsiung by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Taichung
best
1. Take the train from 板橋 to 台中train 臺灣高鐵線
2. Take the train from 台中 to 左營train 臺灣高鐵線
2h 51m
$43–53
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jingguo Zhuangjing Road Intersection to Jianguobus 1610
4h 39m
$14–22
Drive 318.8 km
1. Drive from Taoyuan to Kaohsiungcar 318.8 km
3h 29m
$30–44
Train
1. Take the train from 桃園 to 高雄train 山線 / ...
3h 15m
$17–26

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Taoyuan to Kaohsiung.

Launch map view

Distance: 361.5 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from 桃園 to Formosa Boulevard Station via 板橋, 台中, 左營, and THSR Zuoying Station in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, U Bus operates a bus from Jingguo Zhuangjing Road Intersection to Jianguo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $15–22 and the journey takes 4h 39m. Kuo-Kuang Bus also services this route 4 times a day.

Train operators