Kaohsiung to Taipei bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 29 daily bus departures available, including 22 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Kaohsiung bus station at 12:00h, arriving at Taipei bus station at 20:53h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:40h, arriving at 08:33h the following day.
Departure station and country
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Arrival station and country
Taipei, Taiwan
Travel Distance
219 mi
Average Trip Duration
05h 26min
Total Departures
29
Popular Operators
Ubus
Lowest Price
$20
Transportation Options
Bus, Train
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Getting from Kaohsiung and Taipei by bus
The shortest travel distance between Kaohsiung and Taipei is 219 mi.
The fastest bus which departs at 17:00 has a travel time of h.
The longest travel time on the route is 08:53h.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Taipei earlier, there
are 22 night buses from Kaohsiung to Taipei.
The overnight buses depart between and 23:40 and arrive between 00:23 and 08:33
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Kaohsiung to Taipei route
Ubus is the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet by travelers.
Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Kaohsiung or Taipei bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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