1h 54m, Direct
05:50
KaohsiungZuoYing
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TaipeiTaipei Main Station
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First train
05:50
Last train
22:35
Travel duration
2h 0m
Daily departures
145
Departure station
Kaohsiung
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Taipei
Ticket price
from $48
Fastest trip
1h 34m
Longest trip
2h 25m
Trains to Kaohsiung
Inbound high-speed trains reach Kaohsiung at Zuoying Station. Taiwan High Speed Rail services arrive from Taipei in around 1h35m to 2h, from Taoyuan in about 1h20m, from Hsinchu in roughly 1h10m, from Taichung in about 45m to 1h, from Chiayi in around 30m, and from Tainan in roughly 12m to 15m. Conventional TRA trains arrive at Kaohsiung Station, Xinzuoying, and other city stations. TRA services from Pingtung reach Kaohsiung in around 25m to 35m, while trains from Taitung usually take around 2h30m to 3h depending on the train type and route.
Visiting Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung is the main railway hub of southern Taiwan and the southern terminal area for Taiwan High Speed Rail. The city uses several passenger stations, with Zuoying serving high-speed trains and Kaohsiung Station acting as the central TRA rail station. Taiwan High Speed Rail and Taiwan Railways Administration connect Kaohsiung with the island's western corridor, southern counties, and eastern coast routes.
Train services from Kaohsiung include high-speed rail at Zuoying, TRA intercity trains, local regional trains, and cross-island connections through Pingtung toward Taitung. Kaohsiung Station handles TRA services through the city center, while Xinzuoying links TRA platforms with the high-speed rail station at Zuoying for transfers between operators.
Rail routes from Kaohsiung run north toward Tainan, Taichung, Hsinchu, Taoyuan, and Taipei, east through Pingtung toward Taitung, and along southern Taiwan for shorter regional trips. Trains to Kaohsiung mainly arrive through the same Zuoying and Kaohsiung Station pair, making station choice important when booking train tickets. Book trains from and to Kaohsiung online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Kaohsiung
From Zuoying, Taiwan High Speed Rail runs north along Taiwan's western corridor toward Tainan, Chiayi, Taichung, Hsinchu, Taoyuan, and Taipei. This is the main intercity route for long-distance travel from Kaohsiung and is often the preferred station choice for passengers heading to northern Taiwan.
From Kaohsiung Station and Xinzuoying, TRA trains operate on conventional routes through southern Taiwan. West coast services run toward Tainan and central Taiwan, while south and eastbound services continue through Pingtung toward Fangliao and Taitung. TRA local trains also connect Kaohsiung with nearby towns and stations across the metropolitan rail corridor.
Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung - Taiwan's largest port city in the south, known for the Love River, Pier-2 Art Center, and Kaohsiung Harbor. Major rail access is at Kaohsiung and Zuoying stations.
ZuoYing
Station
2h 0m
Train Operators Serving Kaohsiung
Taiwan High Speed Rail operates high-speed services from Zuoying, linking Kaohsiung with the western corridor and Taipei. Taiwan Railways Administration operates conventional intercity, express, regional, and local trains from Kaohsiung Station, Xinzuoying, Fengshan, and other city stations. These two operators cover the main rail options for Kaohsiung passengers. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators with the 6 to 12 month advance booking window for Kaohsiung services.
Destinations from Kaohsiung
Rail service types from Kaohsiung stations
High-speed services: Taiwan High Speed Rail from Zuoying to Tainan, Chiayi, Taichung, Hsinchu, Taoyuan, and Taipei on the western corridor. TRA intercity services: conventional trains from Kaohsiung Station and Xinzuoying toward Tainan, Pingtung, Fangliao, and Taitung. Regional services: TRA local trains connect Kaohsiung Station, Xinzuoying, Fengshan, and nearby southern Taiwan stations. Airport access: Kaohsiung International Airport is reached by local city transport from the main rail stations, not by THSR or TRA airport train.
Travel from Kaohsiung to Taipei by High Speed Rail or TRA and visit Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum, or enjoy the night markets in Ximending
Frequency
145 times per day
Popular Trains
Kaohsiung
Taiwan
2h 0m
Taipei
Taiwan
Travel from Kaohsiung to Tainan by train and visit Anping Fort, Chihkan Tower, and the historic streets of the old city
Frequency
59 times per day
Popular Trains
Kaohsiung
Taiwan
12m
Tainan
Taiwan
Travel from Kaohsiung to Taoyuan by HSR or regular rail and visit Dazaifu-style night markets in Kaohsiung or the Dasi Old Street near Taoyuan.
Frequency
49 times per day
Popular Trains
Kaohsiung
Taiwan
1h 41m
Taoyuan
Taiwan
Travel from Kaohsiung to Taichung by high-speed rail or conventional train and visit the National Taichung Theater or the Liuhe Night Market in Kaohsiung
Frequency
73 times per day
Popular Trains
Kaohsiung
Taiwan
56m
Taichung
Taiwan
Travel from Kaohsiung to Taibao by THSR or regional train and visit the National Science and Technology Museum or the Chiayi cultural sites near Taibao
Frequency
51 times per day
Popular Trains
Kaohsiung
Taiwan
31m
Taibao
Taiwan
Travel from Kaohsiung to Zhubei by intercity train and visit Hsinchu Science Park or walk the Zhubei riverside parks near Liujia Station
Frequency
45 times per day
Popular Trains
Kaohsiung
Taiwan
1h 29m
Zhubei
Taiwan
Travel from Kaohsiung to New Taipei by HSR or TRA to visit Tamsui Old Street, Fort San Domingo, and sample Taipei's night markets
Frequency
68 times per day
Popular Trains
Kaohsiung
Taiwan
1h 46m
New Taipei
Taiwan
Travel from Kaohsiung to Tianzhong by regional or intercity train and visit the historic Wude Martial Arts Center in Kaohsiung or the rural rice fields and local temples around Tianzhong
Frequency
21 times per day
Popular Trains
Kaohsiung
Taiwan
55m
Tianzhong
Taiwan
Travel from Kaohsiung to Houlong by intercity rail and visit the coastal Miaoli area, including local temples and seaside viewpoints
Frequency
16 times per day
Popular Trains
Kaohsiung
Taiwan
1h 29m
Houlong
Taiwan
Travel from Kaohsiung to Huwei by conventional TRA services and visit Huwei Sugar Factory Park or explore the agricultural markets in Yunlin County
Frequency
21 times per day
Popular Trains
Kaohsiung
Taiwan
45m
Huwei
Taiwan
Kaohsiung Major Train Stations
Kaohsiung has several rail stations with different roles. Zuoying is the southern terminal station for Taiwan High Speed Rail and the key station for long-distance northbound high-speed services. Xinzuoying is the connected TRA station, used for transfers between Taiwan High Speed Rail and conventional rail. Kaohsiung Station is the main central TRA station for intercity, regional, and local services through southern Taiwan. Fengshan Station serves eastern Kaohsiung on the TRA network, mainly for regional trains toward Pingtung and the south. Transfers between Zuoying, Xinzuoying, and Kaohsiung Station are usually handled by TRA local trains or city transport. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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THSR
THSR operates high speed passenger trains along Taiwan's western corridor.