Kaohsiung to Taichung
For journeys between Kaohsiung and Taichung, two transport alternatives are available, each detailed with up-to-date schedules, durations and fares.
Travel options for Kaohsiung to Taichung
On your journey from Kaohsiung to Taichung, take a bus for 268 TWD to save, or get there quicker with train in 1h y 11 minutes.
Bus from Kaohsiung to Taichung
Catching a bus in Kaohsiung is an easy way to reach Taichung, with departures available from Jianguo Passenger Terminal, Kaohsiung or Kaohsiung Station, Zuoying throughout the day. The journey typically lasts around 5 hours 2 minutes and brings you to multiple stations, including Zhonggang Bus Station, Taichung, Wuri South Passenger Transport Station, Taichung, Taichung Station, Chaoma Station, Taichung and others, with bus ticket prices starting from 268 TWD. Make sure to book your seat in advance here for a smooth, comfortable, and hassle-free trip.
Prices: 268 TWD
Duration: 5h 2m – 5h 16m ⏱
Train from Kaohsiung to Taichung
Start your journey at multiple stations, including Kaohsiung, Zuoying, Fongshan, Kaohsiung and others and enjoy a scenic train ride that connects Kaohsiung with Taichung, arriving at multiple stations, including Taichung TRA, Dajia, Taichung, Taichung HSR and others. This comfortable trip takes roughly 1 hour 11 minutes, with tickets starting from 610 TWD. Plan ahead and book your seat here for a relaxing travel experience.
Prices: 610 TWD
Duration: 1h 11m – 4h 33m ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Kaohsiung to Taichung
Between Kaohsiung and Taichung, this bus connection is served by several stations rather than a single fixed terminal. The exact travel time varies depending on where you board and exit the bus, but most trips take approximately 5h 2m to 5h 16m. Services run throughout the day, operating from 05:00 until 23:00, and fares typically begin at 268 to 369 TWD. By checking the full bus timetable for Kaohsiung to Taichung, you can compare different station pairings, journey lengths and departure times to choose the option that best matches your travel plans.
Cheapest Bus Kaohsiung to Taichung
268 TWD, from Jianguo Passenger Terminal, Kaohsiung to Zhonggang Bus Station, Taichung, departure at some times, duration 5h 16mBus Timetable: Jianguo Passenger Terminal, Kaohsiung → Chao Ma Taiwan Blvd, Taichung
- 08:45 13:58 5h 13m 275 TWD
- 10:25 15:38 5h 13m 275 TWD
- 12:15 17:28 5h 13m 275 TWD
- 12:45 17:58 5h 13m 275 TWD
- 13:15 18:28 5h 13m 275 TWD
- 14:45 19:58 5h 13m 275 TWD
- 15:15 20:28 5h 13m 275 TWD
- 16:15 21:28 5h 13m 275 TWD
- 16:45 21:58 5h 13m 275 TWD
- 18:45 23:58 5h 13m 275 TWD
- 20:15 01:28 5h 13m 275 TWD
- 21:15 02:28 5h 13m 275 TWD
Bus Timetable: Jianguo Passenger Terminal, Kaohsiung → Chaoma Station, Taichung
- 06:30 11:40 5h 10m 275 TWD
- 11:40 16:50 5h 10m 275 TWD
- 14:40 19:50 5h 10m 275 TWD
- 15:30 20:40 5h 10m 275 TWD
- 15:40 20:50 5h 10m 275 TWD
- 18:20 23:30 5h 10m 275 TWD
- 21:40 02:50 5h 10m 275 TWD
Bus Timetable: Jianguo Passenger Terminal, Kaohsiung → Taichung Station
- 07:45 12:55 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 08:45 13:55 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 09:45 14:55 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 10:25 15:35 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 11:45 16:55 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 12:45 17:55 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 13:45 18:55 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 14:25 19:35 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 14:45 19:55 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 15:45 20:55 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 16:15 21:25 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 16:45 21:55 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 17:15 22:25 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 17:55 23:05 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 18:45 23:55 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 20:15 01:25 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 20:45 01:55 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 21:45 02:55 5h 10m 300 TWD
Bus Timetable: Jianguo Passenger Terminal, Kaohsiung → Wuri South Passenger Transport Station, Taichung
- 07:45 12:47 5h 2m 275 TWD
- 09:45 14:47 5h 2m 275 TWD
- 11:45 16:47 5h 2m 275 TWD
- 13:45 18:47 5h 2m 275 TWD
- 14:25 19:27 5h 2m 275 TWD
- 15:45 20:47 5h 2m 275 TWD
- 17:15 22:17 5h 2m 275 TWD
- 17:55 22:57 5h 2m 275 TWD
- 20:45 01:47 5h 2m 275 TWD
- 21:45 02:47 5h 2m 275 TWD
Bus Timetable: Jianguo Passenger Terminal, Kaohsiung → Zhonggang Bus Station, Taichung
- 05:00 10:16 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 07:00 12:16 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 08:00 13:16 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 09:00 14:16 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 09:19 14:35 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 10:00 15:16 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 10:20 15:36 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 11:00 16:16 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 11:20 16:36 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 12:00 17:16 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 12:20 17:36 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 13:00 18:16 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 13:19 18:35 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 13:40 18:56 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 14:00 19:16 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 15:00 20:16 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 16:00 21:16 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 17:00 22:16 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 18:00 23:16 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 18:40 23:56 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 19:00 00:16 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 20:00 01:16 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 21:00 02:16 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 23:00 04:16 5h 16m 268 TWD
Bus Timetable: Kaohsiung Station, Zuoying → Chaoma Station, Taichung
- 07:30 12:36 5h 6m 369 TWD
- 12:40 17:46 5h 6m 369 TWD
Bus Timetable: Kaohsiung Station, Zuoying → Taichung Bus Terminal
- 07:30 12:35 5h 5m 369 TWD
- 12:40 17:45 5h 5m 369 TWD
Train Routes & Schedules from Kaohsiung to Taichung
For journeys between Kaohsiung and Taichung, trains run via several departure and arrival stations. The travel time varies by station combination, usually taking about 1h 11m to 4h 33m. Rail services are available from 05:55 to 21:30 with fares beginning at 610 to 806 TWD. Checking the complete train timetable for Kaohsiung and Taichung helps you see all station pairings, compare expected durations and select the departure that suits your itinerary.
Cheapest Train Kaohsiung to Taichung
610 TWD, from Kaohsiung to Dajia, Taichung, departure at some times, duration 4h 24mFastest Train Kaohsiung to Taichung
703 TWD, from Zuoying to Taichung HSR, departure at some times, duration 1h 11mTrain Timetable: Fongshan, Kaohsiung → Dajia, Taichung
- 06:38 09:44 3h 6m 806 TWD
- 10:27 13:15 2h 48m 806 TWD
- 13:28 18:01 4h 33m 622 TWD
- 17:17 20:06 2h 49m 806 TWD
Train Timetable: Fongshan, Kaohsiung → Taichung TRA
- 05:55 08:46 2h 51m 754 TWD
- 07:50 09:58 2h 8m 754 TWD
- 07:59 10:43 2h 44m 754 TWD
- 09:16 11:46 2h 30m 754 TWD
- 09:55 12:43 2h 48m 754 TWD
- 10:57 13:43 2h 46m 754 TWD
- 11:23 13:53 2h 30m 754 TWD
- 11:49 14:43 2h 54m 754 TWD
- 12:36 15:10 2h 34m 754 TWD
- 12:42 15:25 2h 43m 754 TWD
- 13:17 16:03 2h 46m 754 TWD
- 14:23 17:15 2h 52m 754 TWD
- 14:52 17:34 2h 42m 754 TWD
- 15:28 18:09 2h 41m 754 TWD
- 16:00 18:51 2h 51m 754 TWD
- 16:49 19:40 2h 51m 754 TWD
- 18:04 21:00 2h 56m 754 TWD
- 18:57 21:41 2h 44m 754 TWD
- 19:26 22:03 2h 37m 754 TWD
- 20:12 22:48 2h 36m 754 TWD
Train Timetable: Kaohsiung → Dajia, Taichung
- 06:53 09:44 2h 51m 790 TWD
- 10:35 13:15 2h 40m 790 TWD
- 11:13 14:43 3h 30m 610 TWD
- 13:37 18:01 4h 24m 610 TWD
- 17:25 20:06 2h 41m 790 TWD
Train Timetable: Kaohsiung → Taichung TRA
- 06:03 08:46 2h 43m 739 TWD
- 06:50 08:59 2h 9m 739 TWD
- 08:00 09:58 1h 58m 739 TWD
- 08:08 10:43 2h 35m 739 TWD
- 09:23 11:46 2h 23m 739 TWD
- 10:04 12:43 2h 39m 739 TWD
- 11:07 13:43 2h 36m 739 TWD
- 11:30 13:53 2h 23m 739 TWD
- 11:58 14:43 2h 45m 739 TWD
- 12:33 14:31 1h 58m 739 TWD
- 12:44 15:10 2h 26m 739 TWD
- 12:52 15:25 2h 33m 739 TWD
- 13:27 16:03 2h 36m 739 TWD
- 14:15 16:24 2h 9m 739 TWD
- 14:31 17:15 2h 44m 739 TWD
- 15:00 17:34 2h 34m 739 TWD
- 15:25 17:23 1h 58m 739 TWD
- 15:36 18:09 2h 33m 739 TWD
- 16:08 18:51 2h 43m 739 TWD
- 16:57 19:40 2h 43m 739 TWD
- 17:48 20:16 2h 28m 739 TWD
- 18:13 21:00 2h 47m 739 TWD
- 18:45 20:51 2h 6m 739 TWD
- 19:05 21:41 2h 36m 739 TWD
- 19:35 22:03 2h 28m 739 TWD
- 20:20 22:48 2h 28m 739 TWD
Train Timetable: Zuoying → Taichung HSR
- 06:15 07:26 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 06:45 07:56 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 07:25 08:36 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 07:55 09:06 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 08:25 09:36 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 08:55 10:06 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 09:25 10:36 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 09:55 11:06 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 10:25 11:36 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 10:55 12:06 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 11:25 12:36 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 11:55 13:06 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 12:25 13:36 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 12:55 14:06 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 13:25 14:36 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 13:55 15:06 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 14:25 15:36 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 14:55 16:06 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 15:25 16:36 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 15:55 17:06 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 17:00 18:11 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 17:30 18:41 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 18:00 19:11 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 18:25 19:36 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 19:25 20:36 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 19:55 21:06 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 20:25 21:36 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 20:55 22:06 1h 11m 703 TWD
- 21:30 22:41 1h 11m 703 TWD
Frequently Asked Questions Kaohsiung to Taichung
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kaohsiung to Taichung.
How long does the Kaohsiung to Taichung trip usually take overall?
The Kaohsiung to Taichung trip takes about 1 hour 11 minutes to 5 hours 16 minutes, depending on the transport and the exact station pair. Train times vary the most because different services stop at different places, while bus times are much more consistent.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Kaohsiung to Taichung?
The cheapest available option on the Kaohsiung to Taichung route is the bus, with fares from 268 TWD to 369 TWD. Train tickets are higher, at 610 TWD to 806 TWD.
Which option is fastest for Kaohsiung to Taichung?
The fastest option is the train between Zuoying and Taichung HSR, which takes 71 minutes. Other train combinations are longer, and buses take about 5 hours 2 minutes to 5 hours 16 minutes.
Where do buses leave from and arrive at on the Kaohsiung to Taichung route?
Buses depart from Jianguo Passenger Terminal, Kaohsiung, or Kaohsiung Station, Zuoying. In Taichung, arrivals include Zhonggang Bus Station, Wuri South Passenger Transport Station, Taichung Station, Chaoma Station, Chao Ma Taiwan Blvd, and Taichung Bus Terminal.
Which train stations are used for Kaohsiung to Taichung trips?
Train departures on the Kaohsiung to Taichung route include Kaohsiung, Zuoying, and Fongshan, Kaohsiung. Arrivals include Taichung TRA, Dajia, Taichung, and Taichung HSR, depending on the service.
How often do Kaohsiung to Taichung services run, and what are the first and last departures?
The schedule shows 84 train trips and 75 bus trips on the Kaohsiung to Taichung route, but no exact frequency in minutes. Trains run from 05:55 to 21:30, while buses run from 05:00 to 23:00.
Why does the Kaohsiung to Taichung travel time vary so much?
Travel time changes because different station pairs are used and the train services do not all take the same route. For trains, times range from 71 minutes to 273 minutes, while buses stay within a narrow range of about 5 hours 2 minutes to 5 hours 16 minutes.
If I want the lowest bus fare from Kaohsiung to Taichung, what should I expect?
Bus fares on the Kaohsiung to Taichung route start at 268 TWD and go up to 369 TWD. The shortest listed bus time is about 5 hours 2 minutes, and the longest is about 5 hours 16 minutes.
What are the train fare and time ranges for Kaohsiung to Taichung?
Train tickets for Kaohsiung to Taichung cost between 610 TWD and 806 TWD. Travel time ranges from 71 minutes to 4 hours 33 minutes overall, depending on the departure and arrival station pair.
Which Kaohsiung to Taichung train connection is the quickest?
The quickest listed train connection is from Zuoying to Taichung HSR, at 71 minutes. Other train pairs are longer, such as Kaohsiung to Taichung TRA at about 1 hour 58 minutes to 2 hours 47 minutes.
Can I book Kaohsiung to Taichung tickets online, and where should I look?
Yes, tickets for the Kaohsiung to Taichung route can be checked and booked online through TicketRoutes.com. That is the booking reference provided for this route.
Are there any direct differences between Kaohsiung to Taichung bus and train options?
Yes. Buses are cheaper, at 268 TWD to 369 TWD, but take about 5 hours 2 minutes to 5 hours 16 minutes. Trains cost 610 TWD to 806 TWD and range from 71 minutes to 4 hours 33 minutes, depending on the station pair.
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