Taipei to Kaohsiung bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 28 daily bus departures available, including 23 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Taipei bus station at 05:10h, arriving at Kaohsiung bus station at 14:03h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:30h, arriving at 08:23h the following day.
Departure station and country
Taipei, Taiwan
Arrival station and country
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Travel Distance
219 mi
Average Trip Duration
08h 53min
Total Departures
28
Popular Operators
Ubus
Lowest Price
$14
Transportation Options
Bus, Train, Plane
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Getting from Taipei and Kaohsiung by bus
The shortest travel distance between Taipei and Kaohsiung is 219 mi.
The fastest bus which departs at 22:30 has a travel time of 08:53h.
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 Kaohsiung earlier, there
are 23 night buses from Taipei to Kaohsiung.
The overnight buses depart between and 23:30 and arrive between 00:23 and 08:23
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Taipei to Kaohsiung 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 Taipei or Kaohsiung bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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