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Taipei to Kaohsiung

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349 km.
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Rideshare
3 h 38 min
349 km.
from $13.28
Bus via Taichung
6 h 25 min
292 km.
from $18.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Mandarin Airlines

Website:
mandarin-airlines.com
Plane from Taipei Songshan Airport to Kao-Hsiung
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$165.60

Uni Airways

Website:
uniair.com.tw/
Plane from Taipei Songshan Airport to Kao-Hsiung
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$242.03

Train operators

Taiwan Railway

Phone:
0800-765-888
Website:
railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip?lang=EN_US
Train from 臺北 to 高雄
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.38–$30.57

Taiwan High Speed Rail

Phone:
4266-3000
Website:
en.thsrc.com.tw/
Train from 桃園 to 左營
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$40.76–$49.68

Bus operators

U Bus

Phone:
0800-676676
Website:
ubus.com.tw
Bus from Taipei Bus Station to Jianguo
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
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 Taipei Bus Station to Taichung
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.74
Bus from Taichung Station to Kaohsiung
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29

Questions and Answers

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 $15.22 - $21.74 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 train via Taoyuan which takes 2h 28m and costs $39.13 - $48.91 .

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.

Is there a direct flight between Taipei and Kaohsiung?

There are no direct flights between Taipei and Kaohsiung. The fastest has 1 change and takes 2h 10m and costs $108.70 - $315.22 .

How far is it from Taipei to Kaohsiung?

The distance between Taipei and Kaohsiung is 347 km. The road distance is 345.9 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 $39.13 - $48.91 .

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 $39.13 - $48.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15.22 - $21.74 and takes 4h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $108.70 - $326.09 and takes 3h 31m.

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 36m to drive from Taipei to Kaohsiung.

Where can I stay near Kaohsiung?

There are 532+ hotels available in Kaohsiung. Prices start at $43.39 per night.
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