Travel Hsinchu to Kaohsiung

Hsinchu to Kaohsiung

      Between Hsinchu and Kaohsiung, you can choose from two transport options, combined or train, both compared here with their timetables, journey durations and fares.

      Travel options for Hsinchu to Kaohsiung

      Get from Hsinchu to Kaohsiung quickly and affordably with train for 759 TWD, covering the journey in only 1h y 38 minutes.

      Train from Hsinchu to Kaohsiung

      Board a train at Hsinchu HSR or Hsinchu TRA for a journey from Hsinchu to Kaohsiung, arriving at multiple stations, including Zuoying, Fongshan, Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung and others. With multiple departures throughout the day, the ride typically lasts around 1 hour 38 minutes, offering a comfortable and relaxing way to travel. Tickets are available from 759 TWD. Reserve your seat in advance here.

      Prices: 759 TWD

      Duration: 1h 38m – 5h 11m ⏱

      Ride with train from Hsinchu to Kaohsiung in 1h 38m Journey with train from Hsinchu to Kaohsiung for 759 TWD

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      Combined from Hsinchu to Kaohsiung

      Combined routes link Hsinchu and Kaohsiung, starting from TPE Taoyuan Airport, Taipei and reaching KHH Kaohsiung Airport. The trip typically lasts 12 hours 10 minutes with fares beginning at 7,016 TWD. Make sure to secure your booking in advance reserve your journey.

      Popular departures: TPE Taoyuan Airport, Taipei
      Popular arrivals: KHH Kaohsiung Airport

      Prices: 7,016 TWD

      Duration: 12h 10m ⏱

      Ride with combined from Hsinchu to Kaohsiung in 12h 10m

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      Distance Hsinchu to Kaohsiung

      The distance between Hsinchu and Kaohsiung is 252.1 kilometers.

      Hsinchu to Kaohsiung Transportation Comparison

      Compare transport options side by side using key travel metrics to find the best way to get from Hsinchu to Kaohsiung

      Train
      Combined
      Average price
      1,016 TWD
      7,016 TWD
      Cheapest price
      759 TWD
      7,016 TWD
      Average duration
      2h 58m
      12h 10m
      Minimum duration
      1h 38m
      12h 10m
      Number of departures
      71
      1
      Tickets

      Train Routes & Schedules from Hsinchu to Kaohsiung

      - Start your journey at Hsinchu HSR and reach Zuoying in around 1h 38m by train. Rail services operate from 07:47 until 21:47 with fares beginning at 1,071 TWD.
      - Leave Hsinchu TRA by train and travel for about 3h 32m to 5h 11m until you reach Fongshan, Kaohsiung. Ticket prices begin at 771 to 1,000 TWD, with departures from 07:37 until 20:43.
      - Catch a train at Hsinchu TRA, with a trip lasting roughly 2h 48m to 5h 3m. You’ll arrive at Kaohsiung. Tickets begin from 759 to 985 TWD, and rail services run from 07:06 until 20:43.

      Departure stations
      Hsinchu HSR
      Hsinchu TRA
      Arrival stations
      Zuoying
      Fongshan, Kaohsiung
      Kaohsiung

      Train Timetable: Hsinchu HSR → Zuoying

      • 07:47 09:25 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 08:17 09:55 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 08:47 10:25 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 09:17 10:55 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 09:47 11:25 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 10:17 11:55 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 10:47 12:25 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 11:17 12:55 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 11:47 13:25 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 12:17 13:55 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 13:47 15:25 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 14:17 15:55 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 14:47 16:25 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 15:17 16:55 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 15:47 17:25 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 16:17 17:55 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 16:47 18:25 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 17:17 18:55 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 17:47 19:25 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 18:17 19:55 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 18:47 20:25 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 19:17 20:55 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 19:47 21:25 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 20:17 21:55 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 20:47 22:25 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 21:17 22:55 1h 38m 1071 TWD
      • 21:47 23:25 1h 38m 1071 TWD

      Train Timetable: Hsinchu TRA → Fongshan, Kaohsiung

      • 07:37 11:44 4h 7m 1000 TWD
      • 08:16 12:20 4h 4m 1000 TWD
      • 08:55 12:48 3h 53m 1000 TWD
      • 09:26 13:11 3h 45m 1000 TWD
      • 10:16 14:19 4h 3m 1000 TWD
      • 11:25 15:03 3h 38m 1000 TWD
      • 12:13 16:02 3h 49m 1000 TWD
      • 13:13 17:05 3h 52m 1000 TWD
      • 14:13 18:01 3h 48m 1000 TWD
      • 15:13 18:56 3h 43m 1000 TWD
      • 15:36 19:08 3h 32m 1000 TWD
      • 15:45 19:50 4h 5m 1000 TWD
      • 16:13 20:05 3h 52m 1000 TWD
      • 17:13 21:08 3h 55m 1000 TWD
      • 17:45 22:56 5h 11m 771 TWD
      • 18:13 21:58 3h 45m 1000 TWD
      • 18:42 22:37 3h 55m 1000 TWD
      • 19:22 23:10 3h 48m 1000 TWD
      • 20:12 00:03 3h 51m 1000 TWD
      • 20:43 00:27 3h 44m 1000 TWD

      Train Timetable: Hsinchu TRA → Kaohsiung

      • 07:06 10:28 3h 22m 985 TWD
      • 07:37 11:36 3h 59m 985 TWD
      • 08:16 12:12 3h 56m 985 TWD
      • 08:26 11:44 3h 18m 985 TWD
      • 08:55 12:41 3h 46m 985 TWD
      • 09:26 13:04 3h 38m 985 TWD
      • 10:16 14:11 3h 55m 985 TWD
      • 10:58 13:59 3h 1m 985 TWD
      • 11:25 14:56 3h 31m 985 TWD
      • 12:13 15:55 3h 42m 985 TWD
      • 13:13 16:58 3h 45m 985 TWD
      • 14:13 17:54 3h 41m 985 TWD
      • 14:23 17:11 2h 48m 985 TWD
      • 15:13 18:48 3h 35m 985 TWD
      • 15:36 19:01 3h 25m 985 TWD
      • 15:45 19:41 3h 56m 985 TWD
      • 16:13 19:58 3h 45m 985 TWD
      • 17:13 21:00 3h 47m 985 TWD
      • 17:45 22:48 5h 3m 759 TWD
      • 18:13 21:51 3h 38m 985 TWD
      • 18:42 22:30 3h 48m 985 TWD
      • 19:22 23:02 3h 40m 985 TWD
      • 20:12 23:56 3h 44m 985 TWD
      • 20:43 00:20 3h 37m 985 TWD

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      Combined Routes & Schedules from Hsinchu to Kaohsiung

      Board at TPE Taoyuan Airport, Taipei for a flexible route toward Kaohsiung, combining buses, ferries, or trains. Travel for roughly 12h 10m before arriving at KHH Kaohsiung Airport. Departures run at 21:15, and ticket prices begin at 7,016 TWD. Reviewing the timetable for connections from Hsinchu lets you plan your trip efficiently.

      Combined Timetable: TPE Taoyuan Airport, Taipei → KHH Kaohsiung Airport

      • 21:15 09:25 12h 10m 7016 TWD

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      Frequently Asked Questions Hsinchu to Kaohsiung

      Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hsinchu to Kaohsiung.

      How long does the Hsinchu to Kaohsiung trip usually take?

      The Hsinchu to Kaohsiung trip takes between about 1 hour 40 minutes and 5 hours 11 minutes by train, depending on the service and station pair. Travel time varies because Hsinchu HSR to Zuoying is much faster than routes using Hsinchu TRA.

      What is the cheapest way to travel from Hsinchu to Kaohsiung?

      The cheapest listed option for Hsinchu to Kaohsiung is train travel, with fares starting at 759 TWD. Prices can go up to 1,071 TWD depending on the train and the departure and arrival stations used.

      Which option is the fastest on the Hsinchu to Kaohsiung route?

      The fastest listed option for Hsinchu to Kaohsiung is the train from Hsinchu HSR to Zuoying, which takes about 1 hour 38 minutes. Other train combinations are slower, especially those using Hsinchu TRA.

      What are the departure and arrival stations for Hsinchu to Kaohsiung trains?

      For Hsinchu to Kaohsiung, trains depart from Hsinchu HSR or Hsinchu TRA. Arrivals are listed at Zuoying, Fongshan, Kaohsiung, or Kaohsiung, depending on the specific train pair.

      How often do trains run from Hsinchu to Kaohsiung, and what are the first and last departures?

      The schedule for Hsinchu to Kaohsiung shows 71 train trips, but no fixed frequency is listed. The first departure is at 07:06 and the last departure is at 21:47.

      How much should I budget for the Hsinchu to Kaohsiung route overall?

      For Hsinchu to Kaohsiung, the listed train fares range from 759 TWD to 1,071 TWD. The route also has a combined flight option priced at 7,016 TWD, which is much higher than the train fares.

      Are there different travel times on Hsinchu to Kaohsiung depending on the station pair?

      Yes. On Hsinchu to Kaohsiung, Hsinchu HSR to Zuoying takes about 1 hour 38 minutes, while Hsinchu TRA to Kaohsiung takes about 2 hours 48 minutes to 5 hours 3 minutes. Hsinchu TRA to Fongshan, Kaohsiung takes about 3 hours 32 minutes to 5 hours 11 minutes.

      What is the flight option for Hsinchu to Kaohsiung?

      The listed combined flight option for Hsinchu to Kaohsiung departs from TPE Taoyuan Airport, Taipei and arrives at KHH Kaohsiung Airport. It costs 7,016 TWD and takes about 12 hours 10 minutes.

      Is there more than one transport type available from Hsinchu to Kaohsiung?

      The provided data lists trains and one combined flight option for Hsinchu to Kaohsiung. Train services are much more frequent, with 71 trips shown, while the combined flight option has only one listed trip.

      Which Hsinchu to Kaohsiung train route is the quickest from the TRA station?

      From Hsinchu TRA, the quickest listed Hsinchu to Kaohsiung train goes to Kaohsiung in about 2 hours 48 minutes. Another Hsinchu TRA option goes to Fongshan, Kaohsiung and takes about 3 hours 32 minutes to 5 hours 11 minutes.

      What should I know about booking Hsinchu to Kaohsiung tickets?

      For Hsinchu to Kaohsiung, ticket information is available through TicketRoutes.com. The route page lists the train and combined flight options, along with their fares, durations, and station pairs.

      Does the Hsinchu to Kaohsiung route have a late departure option?

      Yes. For Hsinchu to Kaohsiung trains, the last departure listed is 21:47. The earliest listed departure is 07:06, so the schedule covers most of the day.

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