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Four ways to Travel from Kaohsiung to Taipei

Composite routes from Kaohsiung to Taipei

Cheapest
3 h 39 min
Car
349 km.
from $19
Other
7 h 19 min
Train, Bus
294 km.
from $28.24
4 h 32 min
Train, Plane
295 km.
from $119.46

Transport providers

Airlines

Mandarin Airlines

Website:
mandarin-airlines.com
Plane from Kao-Hsiung International Airport to Taipei
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$254.77

Uni Airways

Website:
uniair.com.tw/
Plane from Kao-Hsiung International Airport to Taipei
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$242.03
Plane from Tainan Airport to Taipei
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$292.99

Train operators

Taiwan Railway

Phone:
0800-765-888
Website:
railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip?lang=EN_US
Train from 高雄 to 臺北
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.38–$30.57
Train from 高雄 to 斗六
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.64–$11.46
Train from 高雄 to 臺南
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.55–$3.82

Taiwan High Speed Rail

Phone:
4266-3000
Website:
en.thsrc.com.tw/
Train from 左營 to 桃園
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$40.76–$49.68

Bus operators

U Bus

Phone:
0800-676676
Website:
ubus.com.tw
Bus from Kaohsiung Station to Taipei
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48

Kuo-Kuang Bus

Phone:
0800 010 138
Email:
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/kingbus?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjF8aG86MywyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAsMDE5NTgzMzQtMGVjZC03MGExLTljMzUtZmJhYzViNzIxZTNjLA
Bus from Kaohsiung Station to Taipei
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$25.48

Solar Bus

Website:
solarbus.com.tw
Bus from Douliou Station to Taipei
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.10–$15.29

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kaohsiung (Station) to Taipei?

The cheapest way to get from Kaohsiung (Station) to Taipei is to bus which costs $14.13 - $21.74 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kaohsiung (Station) to Taipei?

The fastest way to get from Kaohsiung (Station) to Taipei is to train via Taoyuan which takes 2h 40m and costs $39.13 - $48.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Kaohsiung (Station) and Taipei?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kaohsiung Station station and arriving at Taipei Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Kaohsiung (Station) and Taipei?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 高雄 and arriving at 臺北. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Kaohsiung (Station) to Taipei?

The distance between Kaohsiung (Station) and Taipei is 349 km. The road distance is 345.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kaohsiung (Station) to Taipei without a car is to train via Taoyuan which takes 2h 40m and costs $39.13 - $48.91 .

How long does it take to get from Kaohsiung (Station) to Taipei?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Kaohsiung (Station) to Taipei, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kaohsiung (Station) to Taipei bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kaohsiung (Station) to Taipei train from?

Kaohsiung (Station) to Taipei train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, depart from 左營 station.

Train, bus or fly from Kaohsiung (Station) to Taipei?

The best way to get from Kaohsiung (Station) to Taipei is to train via Taoyuan which takes 2h 40m and costs $39.13 - $48.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14.13 - $21.74 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs $108.70 - $326.09 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Kaohsiung (Station) to Taipei bus arrive?

Kaohsiung (Station) to Taipei bus services, operated by U Bus, arrive at Taipei Bus Station.

Where does the Kaohsiung (Station) to Taipei train arrive?

Kaohsiung (Station) to Taipei train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, arrive at 桃園 station.

Can I drive from Kaohsiung (Station) to Taipei?

Yes, the driving distance between Kaohsiung (Station) to Taipei is 345 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Kaohsiung (Station) to Taipei.

Where can I stay near Taipei?

There are 912+ hotels available in Taipei. Prices start at $21.98 per night.
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