Kaohsiung to Taipei City

Kaohsiung to Taipei City

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Transportation from Kaohsiung to Taipei City

Facts about the transport from Kaohsiung to Taipei City

Cheapest Transport$38
Fastest Transport1h 37m
Earliest Departure5:50 AM
Latest Departure10:10 PM
Departures per day63
Distance381 kilometers
Transport CompaniesJuneyao Airlines, Taiwan High Speed Rail

Kaohsiung to Taipei City Destination Reviews

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I'm foreigner in Taiwan, so my tickets were valid. My gf is Taiwanese, her tickets were not valid. We lost $100.. You should communicate it more clear on top that this page is only for travellers and not for local people. I've overlooked it. Maybe mark it red for better visibility
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How to get from Kaohsiung to Taipei City

Travelling between Kaohsiung and Taipei City is possible by Flight and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 519.51 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 37.84.

How long does it take to get from Kaohsiung to Taipei City?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 24 hours to travel between Kaohsiung and Taipei City depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Kaohsiung and Taipei City. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 37m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 23h 10m to reach Taipei City.

How much does it cost to get from Kaohsiung to Taipei City?

Travelling between Kaohsiung and Taipei City can be as cheap as USD 37.84 if you opt for a Taiwan High Speed Rail train and as expensive as USD 519.51 if you buy a Juneyao Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kaohsiung and Taipei City ?

  • 63 from Kaohsiung to Taipei starting from 05:50 Taipei until 22:10 Taipei

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kaohsiung to Taipei City.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Kaohsiung to Taipei, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 407.45.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Kaohsiung and Taipei

Juneyao Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Kaohsiung to Taipei City?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train