What is the cheapest way to get from 台中 to 高雄?

The cheapest way to get from 台中 to 高雄 is to train which costs $10 - $15 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from 台中 to 高雄?

The fastest way to get from 台中 to 高雄 is to train via 左營 which takes 1h 15m and costs $24 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between 台中 and 高雄?

No, there is no direct bus from 台中 station to 高雄 station. However, there are services departing from HSR Taichung Station(Platform 21) and arriving at Kaohsiung Station via Zhonggang Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct train between 台中 and 高雄?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 新烏日 and arriving at 高雄. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from 台中 to 高雄?

The distance between 台中 and 高雄 is 186 km. The road distance is 185.5 km.

How do I travel from 台中 to 高雄 without a car?

The best way to get from 台中 to 高雄 without a car is to train via 左營 which takes 1h 15m and costs $24 - $28.

How long does it take to get from 台中 to 高雄?

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from 台中 to 高雄, including transfers.

Where do I catch the 台中 to 高雄 bus from?

台中 to 高雄 bus services, operated by U Bus, depart from Zhonggang Station.

Where do I catch the 台中 to 高雄 train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from 台中 to 高雄?

The best way to get from 台中 to 高雄 is to train via 左營 which takes 1h 15m and costs $24 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $17 and takes 3h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $310 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the 台中 to 高雄 bus arrive?

台中 to 高雄 bus services, operated by U Bus, arrive at Kaohsiung Station.

Where does the 台中 to 高雄 train arrive?

台中 to 高雄 train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, arrive at 左營 station.

Can I drive from 台中 to 高雄?

Yes, the driving distance between 台中 to 高雄 is 186 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from 台中 to 高雄.

Where can I stay near 高雄?

There are 474+ hotels available in 高雄.

台中 to 高雄 - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from 台中 to 高雄 by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train via 左營
best
1. Take the train from 台中 to 左營train 臺灣高鐵線
1h 15m
$24–28
Bus via Maple Garden(Chaoyang Bridge)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chaoma to Kaohsiung Stationbus 1872 / ...
3h 39m
$9–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zhonggang Station to Kaohsiung Stationbus 1610
3h 21m
$11–16
Drive 185.5 km
1. Drive from 台中 to 高雄car 185.5 km
1h 58m
$18–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 台中 to 高雄taxi 185.5 km
1h 58m
$130–160
Fly
1. Fly from Taichung Airport (RMQ) to Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH)plane RMQ - KHH
3h 53m
$96–304
Train
1. Take the train from 新烏日 to 高雄train 山線
4h 15m
$10–15

Taichung Airport (RMQ) to Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) flights

138Weekly Planes

2h 56mAverage Duration

$91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 186.2 km
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between 台中, TW-TXG, Taiwan and 高雄, Taiwan?

Taiwan High Speed Rail operates a train from 台中 to 左營 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $23–27 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, U Bus operates a bus from Zhonggang Station to Kaohsiung Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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