1h 54m, Direct
05:50
KaohsiungZuoYing
07:44
TaipeiTaipei Main Station
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Trains to and from Kaohsiung - Info and Tickets
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First train
05:50
Last train
22:10
Travel duration
2h 0m
Daily departures
144
Departure station
Kaohsiung
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Taipei
Ticket price
from $48
Fastest trip
1h 34m
Longest trip
2h 25m
Trains to and from Kaohsiung
Inbound high-speed trains reach Kaohsiung at Zuoying Station. THSR services from Taipei arrive in around 1h35m to 2h, depending on the stopping pattern. Trains from Taichung reach Zuoying in about 45m to 1h, while services from Chiayi take around 30m and trains from Tainan arrive in roughly 12m to 15m. Conventional TRA services arrive at Kaohsiung Station and Xinzuoying from southern and eastern Taiwan. TRA trains from Pingtung arrive in about 25m, and services from Taitung reach Kaohsiung in roughly 2h30m to 3h via the South Link Line.
Visiting Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung is southern Taiwan's principal rail hub and the southern end of the Taiwan High Speed Rail corridor. The city has two main intercity rail stations: Zuoying for THSR and TRA interchange, and Kaohsiung Station for TRA services through the city center. Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation and Taiwan Railways Administration are the key passenger rail operators serving Kaohsiung.
Trains from Kaohsiung include THSR high-speed services from Zuoying toward western Taiwan, TRA intercity and regional trains from Kaohsiung Station, and TRA services continuing across southern Taiwan. Zuoying is the main train station for high-speed train tickets, while Kaohsiung Station remains important for conventional rail routes through Pingtung, Tainan, and the South Link Line.
Rail routes from Kaohsiung run north toward Tainan, Chiayi, Taichung, and Taipei, east toward Pingtung and Taitung, and along regional corridors across southern Taiwan. Travelers also use Zuoying to connect between THSR and TRA services. Book trains from and to Kaohsiung online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Kaohsiung
From Zuoying, THSR trains run north along Taiwan's western high-speed corridor toward Tainan, Chiayi, Taichung, Taoyuan, and Taipei. Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation operates this route as the main fast intercity option for travel between Kaohsiung and the major cities of western Taiwan.
From Kaohsiung Station, TRA services cover conventional rail routes across southern Taiwan. Northbound TRA trains follow the western line toward Tainan and Chiayi, while eastbound and southbound services connect Kaohsiung with Pingtung and the South Link Line toward Taitung. Travelers can transfer between THSR and TRA at Zuoying and Xinzuoying for mixed high-speed and regional itineraries.
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 Corporation operates THSR services from Zuoying, linking Kaohsiung with western Taiwan's main high-speed corridor. Taiwan Railways Administration operates conventional intercity, regional, and local trains from Kaohsiung Station, Xinzuoying, Fengshan, and other city stations. TRA also provides the rail link from Kaohsiung toward Pingtung and the South Link Line. Rail Monsters books individual train tickets for Kaohsiung services from these operators.
Destinations from Kaohsiung
Rail service types from Kaohsiung stations
Daytime high-speed services: THSR from Zuoying to Tainan, Chiayi, Taichung, Taoyuan, and Taipei on Taiwan's western corridor. TRA intercity services: conventional trains from Kaohsiung Station and Xinzuoying toward Tainan, Chiayi, Pingtung, and Taitung. Regional services: TRA local and regional trains serving the wider Kaohsiung and Pingtung areas. Airport services: Kaohsiung International Airport is not served by THSR or TRA, so passengers transfer from Zuoying or Kaohsiung Station by local city transport or taxi.
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
144 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
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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 two main intercity rail stations with different roles. Zuoying is the southern terminal of Taiwan High Speed Rail and also connects with TRA services at Xinzuoying, making it the main station for northbound high-speed travel. Kaohsiung Station is the central TRA station for conventional intercity and regional trains running north, east, and through southern Taiwan. Fengshan Station and other TRA stops serve local and regional movements within the Kaohsiung area, but most long-distance bookings use Zuoying or Kaohsiung Station. Transfers between Zuoying and Kaohsiung Station are possible by TRA local trains and local city transport. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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