Kaohsiung City to Taichung City Trip Overview

Taichung City to Kaohsiung City
Price range
US$12-US$22
Ride Duration Range
1h 11m-5h 16m
Earliest Departure
22:15
Latest Departure
23:45
Most Popular Operator

Taiwan High Speed Rail

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Travel Schedule Options from Kaohsiung City to Taichung City

by bus,train

Cheapest

VIP Bus

by Ubus

05:00

5h 16m

10:16

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Taichung City, Taiwan

from

US$10

Fastest

Standard Train

by Taiwan High Speed Rail

06:15

1h 11m

07:26

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Taichung City, Taiwan

from

US$22

VIP Bus

by Ubus

07:45

5h 2m

12:47

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Taichung City, Taiwan

from

US$11

VIP Bus

by Ubus

09:45

5h 2m

14:47

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Taichung City, Taiwan

from

US$11

Standard Train

by Taiwan High Speed Rail

06:45

1h 11m

07:56

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Taichung City, Taiwan

from

US$22

Cheapest

VIP Bus

by Ubus

from

US$10

05:00

5h 16m

10:16

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Taichung City, Taiwan

Fastest

Standard Train

by Taiwan High Speed Rail

from

US$22

06:15

1h 11m

07:26

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Taichung City, Taiwan

VIP Bus

by Ubus

from

US$11

07:45

5h 2m

12:47

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Taichung City, Taiwan

VIP Bus

by Ubus

from

US$11

09:45

5h 2m

14:47

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Taichung City, Taiwan

Standard Train

by Taiwan High Speed Rail

from

US$22

06:45

1h 11m

07:56

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Taichung City, Taiwan

Taking a bus from Kaohsiung City to Taichung City

Fastest bus: 5h 2m

Cheapest bus: US$12

The fastest: 5h 2m

The cheapest: US$12

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The fastest: 1h 11m

The cheapest: US$22

The available amenities for this trip are currently unavailable. For specific questions, please contact our customer service, available 24/7.

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About the ride from Kaohsiung City to Taichung City

Kaohsiung City to Taichung City Route Information

There are 2 ways to get from Kaohsiung City to Taichung City, including train,bus.

The earliest departure leaves at 22:15 and has a duration of 1 hour 11 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 1 hour 11 minutes.

Kaohsiung City to Taichung City by train

  • Starting Price: US$22
  • 58 departures a day, or 406 departures a week

There are 5 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard, Premium 5 Day Joint Pass, Flexible 2 Day Pass, 3 Day Pass and Standard 5 Day Joint Pass.

Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.

Kaohsiung City to Taichung City by bus

  • Starting Price: US$12
  • 48 departures a day, or 336 departures a week

The only travel class available is VIP.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Companies Operating from Kaohsiung City to Taichung City

Taiwan High Speed Rail

Average time

1h 11m

Average price

US$22

Ubus

Average time

5h 2m - 5h 16m

Average price

US$12

Questions & Answers for Traveling from Kaohsiung City to Taichung City

What is the most popular transportation service from Kaohsiung City to Taichung City?

The most popular transportation service from Kaohsiung City to Taichung City is Bus by Ubus

What is the fastest transportation service from Kaohsiung City to Taichung City?

Train by Taiwan High Speed Rail is the fastest transportation from Kaohsiung City to Taichung City, completing the journey in 1h 11m.

What is the cheapest transport option from Kaohsiung City and Taichung City?

For budget-conscious travelers, Bus by Ubus is the most affordable option from Kaohsiung City to Taichung City, costing around US$12.

Who are the service providers on this route?

When traveling from Kaohsiung City to Taichung City, you can choose from several provider, such as

TRAIN:  Taiwan High Speed Rail | THSR Pass

BUS:  Ubus

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