What is the cheapest way to get from Kaohsiung to Zhubei?

The cheapest way to get from Kaohsiung to Zhubei is to train which costs $15 - $24 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kaohsiung to Zhubei?

The fastest way to get from Kaohsiung to Zhubei is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct train between Kaohsiung and Zhubei?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 高雄 and arriving at 竹北. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Kaohsiung to Zhubei?

The distance between Kaohsiung and Zhubei is 281 km. The road distance is 282.4 km.

How do I travel from Kaohsiung to Zhubei without a car?

The best way to get from Kaohsiung to Zhubei without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $35 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Kaohsiung to Zhubei?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Kaohsiung to Zhubei, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kaohsiung to Zhubei train from?

Kaohsiung to Zhubei train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, depart from 左營 station.

Train or bus from Kaohsiung to Zhubei?

The best way to get from Kaohsiung to Zhubei is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $23 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Kaohsiung to Zhubei train arrive?

Kaohsiung to Zhubei train services, operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail, arrive at 新竹 station.

Can I drive from Kaohsiung to Zhubei?

Yes, the driving distance between Kaohsiung to Zhubei is 282 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Kaohsiung to Zhubei.

Where can I stay near Zhubei?

There are 144+ hotels available in Zhubei.

Kaohsiung to Zhubei - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Kaohsiung to Zhubei by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 左營 to 新竹臺灣高鐵線
1h 50m
$36–46
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from 高雄 to 竹北山線 / ...
4h 57m
$15–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kaohsiung Station to Taichung Station1872
2. Take the bus from Taichung Hero House to Hsinchu Station1620
5h 29m
$16–23
Drive 282.4 km
1. Drive from Kaohsiung to Zhubei282.4 km
3h
$27–39
Fly to Taipei Songshan Airport, train
1. Fly from Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)KHH - TSA
2. Take the train from 台北 to 新竹
4h 20m
$121–664
Train via 新竹
1. Take the train from 高雄 to 新竹海線 / ...
3h 56m
$17–24
Fly to Taichung Airport, train
1. Fly from Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) to Taichung Airport (RMQ)KHH - RMQ
2. Take the train from 台中 to 新竹
4h 59m
$114–508

Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) flights

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2h 59mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 280.5 km
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Kaohsiung, Taiwan and Zhubei, Taiwan?

Taiwan High Speed Rail operates a train from 左營 to 新竹 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaohsiung Station to 竹北 via Taichung Station, Taichung Hero House, Hsinchu Station, and 新竹 in around 5h 29m.

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