HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Kaohsiung to Alishan Forest Railway

by Car

Kaohsiung
→
+0 →
Alishan Forest Railway
Transport search to Alishan Forest Railway
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
TW Kaohsiung Alishan Forest Railway
Kaohsiung
→
+0 →
Alishan Forest Railway
Building a composite car route
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
To build a composite route, click the "Add point" button.
You can also move and delete intermediate points.
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
2 h 9 min
168 km.
from $9
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Kaohsiung, TW → Alishan Forest Railway, TW

All
31 May 2026
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
April 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
All days
01 Jun, Mon
02 Jun, Tue
03 Jun, Wed
04 Jun, Thu
05 Jun, Fri

Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kaohsiung to Alishan Forest Railway

Composite routes from Kaohsiung to Alishan Forest Railway

Cheapest
2 h 9 min
Car
168 km.
from $9

Transport providers

Train operators

Taiwan Railway

Phone:
0800-765-888
Website:
railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip?lang=EN_US
Train from 高雄 to 嘉義
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.86–$8.92

Taiwan High Speed Rail

Phone:
4266-3000
Website:
en.thsrc.com.tw/
Train from 左營 to 嘉義
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.74–$15.29

Bus operators

HO-HSIN Bus

Website:
ebus.com.tw/
Bus from Jianguo to Chiayi
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.51–$10.19

Kuo-Kuang Bus

Phone:
0800 010 138
Email:
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/kingbus?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjF8aG86MywyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAsMDE5NTgzMzQtMGVjZC03MGExLTljMzUtZmJhYzViNzIxZTNjLA
Bus from Chiayi Train Station to Alishan
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.71–$7.01

Chiayi County Bus

Bus from THSR Chiayi Station to Alishan
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.43
Bus from Chiayi Train Station to Alishan
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.51

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kaohsiung (Station) to Alishan Forest Railway?

The cheapest way to get from Kaohsiung (Station) to Alishan Forest Railway is to train and bus via Chiayi which costs $8.70 - $15.22 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kaohsiung (Station) to Alishan Forest Railway?

The fastest way to get from Kaohsiung (Station) to Alishan Forest Railway is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $14.13 - $21.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Kaohsiung (Station) and Alishan Forest Railway?

No, there is no direct bus from Kaohsiung (Station) to Alishan Forest Railway. However, there are services departing from Jianguo and arriving at Alishan via Chiayi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Kaohsiung (Station) to Alishan Forest Railway?

The distance between Kaohsiung (Station) and Alishan Forest Railway is 176 km. The road distance is 168.3 km.

How do I travel from Kaohsiung (Station) to Alishan Forest Railway without a car?

The best way to get from Kaohsiung (Station) to Alishan Forest Railway without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 19m and costs $50 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from Kaohsiung (Station) to Alishan Forest Railway?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Kaohsiung (Station) to Alishan Forest Railway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kaohsiung (Station) to Alishan Forest Railway bus from?

Kaohsiung (Station) to Alishan Forest Railway bus services, operated by HO-HSIN Bus, depart from Jianguo station.

Where does the Kaohsiung (Station) to Alishan Forest Railway bus arrive?

Kaohsiung (Station) to Alishan Forest Railway bus services, operated by HO-HSIN Bus, arrive at Chiayi station.

Can I drive from Kaohsiung (Station) to Alishan Forest Railway?

Yes, the driving distance between Kaohsiung (Station) to Alishan Forest Railway is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Kaohsiung (Station) to Alishan Forest Railway.

Where can I stay near Alishan Forest Railway?

There are 156+ hotels available in Alishan Forest Railway. Prices start at $40.49 per night.
→
+0 →
Transport search
Transport search