| Cheapest Transport | $19 |
| Fastest Transport | 4h 50m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 6:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 1 |
| Distance | 242 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines, THSR Pass, Ubus |
Travelling between Taipei and Kaohsiung is possible by Flight, bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 85.88 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 85.88.
It can take you anywhere between 5 and 22 hours to travel between Taipei and Kaohsiung depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Taipei and Kaohsiung. Bus will bring you to your destination in 4h 50m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 21h 5m to reach Kaohsiung.
Travelling between Taipei and Kaohsiung can be as cheap as USD 85.88 if you opt for a THSR Pass train and as expensive as USD 85.88 if you buy a THSR Pass Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Taipei to Kaohsiung.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Ubus
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.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route