Taichung to Kaohsiung
Traveling between Taichung and Kaohsiung offers several transport choices, and you’ll find their schedules, journey times and prices outlined below.
Travel options for Taichung to Kaohsiung
Starting at Taichung, travel affordably by a bus for 268 TWD, and reach Kaohsiung faster by train in 1h y 8 minutes.
Bus from Taichung to Kaohsiung
Board a bus in Taichung at multiple stations, including Zhongshan station, Taichung, Zhonggang Bus Station, Taichung, Wuri South Passenger Transport Station, Taichung, Taichung Station and others, with the first departure at 05:47, for a journey to Kaohsiung that typically lasts around 5 hours 2 minutes. Along the way, you'll enjoy a reliable and comfortable ride, arriving at Jianguo Passenger Terminal, Kaohsiung with fares starting from 268 TWD. Make sure to secure your ticket ahead of time to ensure a relaxed and worry-free journey.
Prices: 268 TWD
Duration: 5h 2m – 5h 16m ⏱
Train from Taichung to Kaohsiung
If you're taking the train from Taichung to Kaohsiung, you can board at multiple stations, including Taichung HSR, Taichung TRA, Dajia, Taichung and others and arrive at multiple stations, including Zuoying, Fongshan, Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung and others. Trains are a good option, the journey typically takes around 1 hour 8 minutes, with tickets costing 610 TWD. Check schedules and secure your seat here.
Prices: 610 TWD
Duration: 1h 8m – 3h 58m ⏱
Combined from Taichung to Kaohsiung
Combined services connect Taichung and Kaohsiung, departing from RMQ Taichung City Airport and arriving at KHH Kaohsiung Airport. Expect a journey of about 2 hours 20 minutes, with tickets priced at 4,150 TWD, check combined options here.
Prices: 4,150 TWD
Duration: 2h 20m – 4h 55m ⏱
Charter from Taichung to Kaohsiung
Travel directly from Taichung to Kaohsiung with a private transfer, picked up and dropped off exactly where you want. The ride typically lasts 3 hours 10 minutes, and tickets start from 5,672 TWD. Reserve your ride now to plan your trip.
Prices: 5,672 TWD
Duration: 3h 10m ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Taichung to Kaohsiung
Traveling by bus between Taichung and Kaohsiung involves several departure and arrival stations rather than a single fixed terminal. Depending on which bus stops you use, the overall journey time can vary, though most trips fall within 5h 2m to 5h 16m. Bus services follow a shared operating window, with departures beginning at 05:47 and continuing until 23:47, offering coverage across much of the day. Fares generally start at 268 to 300 TWD and may change slightly based on the service, stop, or route variation. Reviewing the full bus timetable for Taichung to Kaohsiung helps clarify which stations are served, how long each connection takes and which departures align best with your itinerary.
Cheapest Bus Taichung to Kaohsiung
268 TWD, from Zhonggang Bus Station, Taichung to Jianguo Passenger Terminal, Kaohsiung, departure at some times, duration 5h 16mBus Timetable: Chaoma Station, Taichung → Jianguo Passenger Terminal, Kaohsiung
- 09:10 14:20 5h 10m 275 TWD
- 11:10 16:20 5h 10m 275 TWD
- 11:40 16:50 5h 10m 275 TWD
- 12:13 17:23 5h 10m 275 TWD
- 13:10 18:20 5h 10m 275 TWD
- 15:10 20:20 5h 10m 275 TWD
- 16:03 21:13 5h 10m 275 TWD
- 17:10 22:20 5h 10m 275 TWD
- 17:40 22:50 5h 10m 275 TWD
- 19:10 00:20 5h 10m 275 TWD
- 19:40 00:50 5h 10m 275 TWD
Bus Timetable: Taichung Station → Jianguo Passenger Terminal, Kaohsiung
- 07:33 12:43 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 08:40 13:50 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 09:33 14:43 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 10:40 15:50 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 11:33 16:43 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 12:33 17:43 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 12:40 17:50 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 13:33 18:43 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 14:33 19:43 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 14:40 19:50 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 15:33 20:43 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 16:33 21:43 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 16:40 21:50 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 17:33 22:43 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 18:33 23:43 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 18:40 23:50 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 19:33 00:43 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 21:33 02:43 5h 10m 300 TWD
Bus Timetable: Wuri South Passenger Transport Station, Taichung → Jianguo Passenger Terminal, Kaohsiung
- 07:58 13:00 5h 2m 275 TWD
- 09:58 15:00 5h 2m 275 TWD
- 11:58 17:00 5h 2m 275 TWD
- 12:58 18:00 5h 2m 275 TWD
- 13:58 19:00 5h 2m 275 TWD
- 14:58 20:00 5h 2m 275 TWD
- 15:58 21:00 5h 2m 275 TWD
- 16:58 22:00 5h 2m 275 TWD
- 17:58 23:00 5h 2m 275 TWD
- 18:58 00:00 5h 2m 275 TWD
- 19:58 01:00 5h 2m 275 TWD
- 21:58 03:00 5h 2m 275 TWD
Bus Timetable: Zhonggang Bus Station, Taichung → Jianguo Passenger Terminal, Kaohsiung
- 05:47 11:03 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 06:47 12:03 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 07:47 13:03 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 22:07 03:23 5h 16m 268 TWD
- 23:47 05:03 5h 16m 268 TWD
Bus Timetable: Zhongshan station, Taichung → Jianguo Passenger Terminal, Kaohsiung
- 08:50 14:00 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 10:50 16:00 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 12:50 18:00 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 14:50 20:00 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 16:50 22:00 5h 10m 300 TWD
- 18:50 00:00 5h 10m 300 TWD
Train Routes & Schedules from Taichung to Kaohsiung
For journeys between Taichung and Kaohsiung, trains run via several departure and arrival stations. The travel time varies by station combination, usually taking about 1h 8m to 3h 58m. Rail services are available from 05:33 to 22:17 with fares beginning at 610 to 806 TWD. Checking the complete train timetable for Taichung and Kaohsiung helps you see all station pairings, compare expected durations and select the departure that suits your itinerary.
Cheapest Train Taichung to Kaohsiung
610 TWD, from Dajia, Taichung to Kaohsiung, departure at 18:58, duration 3h 50mFastest Train Taichung to Kaohsiung
703 TWD, from Taichung HSR to Zuoying, departure at some times, duration 1h 8mTrain Timetable: Dajia, Taichung → Fongshan, Kaohsiung
- 08:43 11:44 3h 1m 806 TWD
- 16:43 19:50 3h 7m 806 TWD
- 18:58 22:56 3h 58m 622 TWD
- 20:21 23:10 2h 49m 806 TWD
Train Timetable: Dajia, Taichung → Kaohsiung
- 08:43 11:36 2h 53m 790 TWD
- 16:43 19:41 2h 58m 790 TWD
- 18:58 22:48 3h 50m 610 TWD
- 20:21 23:02 2h 41m 790 TWD
Train Timetable: Taichung HSR → Zuoying
- 08:17 09:25 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 08:47 09:55 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 09:17 10:25 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 09:47 10:55 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 10:17 11:25 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 10:47 11:55 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 11:17 12:25 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 11:47 12:55 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 12:17 13:25 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 12:47 13:55 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 14:17 15:25 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 14:47 15:55 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 15:17 16:25 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 15:47 16:55 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 16:17 17:25 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 16:47 17:55 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 17:17 18:25 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 17:47 18:55 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 18:17 19:25 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 18:47 19:55 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 19:17 20:25 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 19:47 20:55 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 20:17 21:25 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 20:47 21:55 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 21:17 22:25 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 21:47 22:55 1h 8m 703 TWD
- 22:17 23:25 1h 8m 703 TWD
Train Timetable: Taichung TRA → Fongshan, Kaohsiung
- 05:33 08:34 3h 1m 754 TWD
- 07:00 09:32 2h 32m 754 TWD
- 09:28 12:20 2h 52m 754 TWD
- 10:30 13:11 2h 41m 754 TWD
- 11:23 14:19 2h 56m 754 TWD
- 12:26 15:03 2h 37m 754 TWD
- 13:20 16:02 2h 42m 754 TWD
- 14:20 17:05 2h 45m 754 TWD
- 15:23 18:01 2h 38m 754 TWD
- 16:17 18:56 2h 39m 754 TWD
- 17:20 20:05 2h 45m 754 TWD
- 17:45 20:18 2h 33m 754 TWD
- 18:20 21:08 2h 48m 754 TWD
- 18:45 21:15 2h 30m 754 TWD
- 19:20 21:58 2h 38m 754 TWD
- 19:52 22:07 2h 15m 754 TWD
- 19:55 22:37 2h 42m 754 TWD
- 21:19 00:03 2h 44m 754 TWD
- 21:48 00:27 2h 39m 754 TWD
Train Timetable: Taichung TRA → Kaohsiung
- 05:33 08:27 2h 54m 739 TWD
- 07:00 09:25 2h 25m 739 TWD
- 08:05 10:28 2h 23m 739 TWD
- 09:23 11:22 1h 59m 739 TWD
- 09:28 12:12 2h 44m 739 TWD
- 09:51 11:57 2h 6m 739 TWD
- 10:30 13:04 2h 34m 739 TWD
- 11:23 14:11 2h 48m 739 TWD
- 11:51 13:59 2h 8m 739 TWD
- 12:26 14:56 2h 30m 739 TWD
- 13:20 15:55 2h 35m 739 TWD
- 14:20 16:58 2h 38m 739 TWD
- 15:12 17:11 1h 59m 739 TWD
- 15:23 17:54 2h 31m 739 TWD
- 16:17 18:48 2h 31m 739 TWD
- 17:20 19:58 2h 38m 739 TWD
- 17:26 19:25 1h 59m 739 TWD
- 17:45 20:10 2h 25m 739 TWD
- 18:20 21:00 2h 40m 739 TWD
- 18:45 21:06 2h 21m 739 TWD
- 19:20 21:51 2h 31m 739 TWD
- 19:52 22:00 2h 8m 739 TWD
- 19:55 22:30 2h 35m 739 TWD
- 21:19 23:56 2h 37m 739 TWD
- 21:48 00:20 2h 32m 739 TWD
Combined Routes & Schedules from Taichung to Kaohsiung
Board at RMQ Taichung City Airport for a flexible transfer across different vehicles en route to Kaohsiung. The journey typically lasts 2h 20m to 4h 55m, with departures scheduled from 08:20 until 16:40 and fares starting from 4,150 to 11,918 TWD. Arrival is at KHH Kaohsiung Airport, and reviewing the timetable for connections between Taichung and Kaohsiung ensures you pick the departure that suits your schedule.
Cheapest & Fastest Combined Taichung to Kaohsiung
4150 TWD, from RMQ Taichung City Airport to KHH Kaohsiung Airport, departure at 08:20, duration 2h 20mCombined Timetable: RMQ Taichung City Airport → KHH Kaohsiung Airport
- 08:20 10:40 2h 20m 4150 TWD
- 16:40 21:35 4h 55m 11918 TWD
Charter Routes & Schedules from Taichung to Kaohsiung
Start your journey at Taichung Airport with a private transfer to Kaohsiung, departing at the time you prefer. The ride usually takes about 3h 10m, offering a flexible and personalized travel experience tailored to your schedule. Fares begin at 5,672 TWD, and you’ll arrive at Kaohsiung City efficiently, without the constraints of fixed schedules or multiple stops.
Cheapest & Fastest Charter Taichung to Kaohsiung
5672 TWD, from Taichung Airport to Kaohsiung City, departure at --:--, duration 3h 10mCharter Timetable: Taichung Airport → Kaohsiung City
- --:-- --:-- 3h 10m 5672 TWD
Frequently Asked Questions Taichung to Kaohsiung
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taichung to Kaohsiung.
How long does the Taichung to Kaohsiung trip usually take?
The trip from Taichung to Kaohsiung can take anywhere from about 1 hour 10 minutes to around 5 hours. The time varies mainly by transport type and by which station pair you use, especially on train and bus services.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Taichung to Kaohsiung?
The cheapest option on the Taichung to Kaohsiung route is the bus, with fares starting at 268 TWD and going up to 300 TWD. It is much less expensive than the train or flight options listed in the data.
Which Taichung to Kaohsiung option is the fastest?
The fastest listed option for Taichung to Kaohsiung is the train from Taichung HSR to Zuoying, which takes about 1 hour 8 minutes. Other train, flight, and bus options take longer, depending on the exact departure and arrival points.
What is the usual price range for traveling from Taichung to Kaohsiung?
Prices for Taichung to Kaohsiung range from 268 TWD on the bus to 11,918 TWD for the combined air option. Train fares are 610 to 806 TWD, while the charter service is listed at 5,672 TWD.
Where do Taichung to Kaohsiung buses leave from and arrive?
Taichung to Kaohsiung buses depart from several Taichung stops, including Zhongshan station, Zhonggang Bus Station, Wuri South Passenger Transport Station, Taichung Station, and Chaoma Station. They arrive at Jianguo Passenger Terminal in Kaohsiung.
How long does the Taichung to Kaohsiung bus take?
Bus travel from Taichung to Kaohsiung takes about 5 hours to 5 hours 15 minutes, depending on the departure point. The shortest listed bus trip is from Wuri South Passenger Transport Station, while other departures are a little longer.
What are the first and last bus departures on the Taichung to Kaohsiung route?
The Taichung to Kaohsiung bus schedule starts at 05:47 and the last departure is at 23:47. The data does not show a fixed frequency, so departure times should be checked for the specific service you want.
Which train stations are used for Taichung to Kaohsiung trips?
Train services on the Taichung to Kaohsiung route depart from Taichung HSR, Taichung TRA, and Dajia, Taichung. Arrivals are listed at Zuoying, Fongshan, Kaohsiung, and Kaohsiung, depending on the service.
How much do trains cost from Taichung to Kaohsiung, and how long do they take?
Train fares from Taichung to Kaohsiung are listed between 610 TWD and 806 TWD. Travel time ranges from about 1 hour 8 minutes on the Taichung HSR to Zuoying service to roughly 4 hours on some TRA combinations.
What are the first and last train departures from Taichung to Kaohsiung?
The first train departure on the Taichung to Kaohsiung route is at 05:33, and the last is at 22:17. The schedule does not list a regular frequency, so the exact departure pattern depends on the service.
Are there flight options for Taichung to Kaohsiung, and what do they look like?
Yes, the data includes a combined air option from RMQ Taichung City Airport to KHH Kaohsiung Airport. It costs 4,150 to 11,918 TWD and takes about 2 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 55 minutes.
Is there a charter option for Taichung to Kaohsiung, and where does it run?
A charter service is listed for Taichung to Kaohsiung at 5,672 TWD. It runs from Taichung Airport to Kaohsiung City and takes about 3 hours 10 minutes. No departure time or frequency is provided.
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