Kaohsiung to New Taipei City by bus
New Taipei City lies 296 km (184 mi) north-east of Kaohsiung, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 33 min including stops, over roughly 361 km (224 mi) of road.
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| Kaohsiung | New Taipei City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan | Taiwan |
| Population | 2.7 million | 4 million |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
Where to book buses from Kaohsiung to New Taipei City
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Staying in New Taipei City
Our booking partner lists 142 places to stay in New Taipei City. Of the 140 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (96). Across 31 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 3,788 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is New Taipei City from Kaohsiung?
296 km (184 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kaohsiung; by road roughly 361 km (224 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kaohsiung to New Taipei City by bus?
About 5 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kaohsiung and New Taipei City?
No, both are on Asia/Taipei at the moment.
Where can I stay in New Taipei City?
Our booking partner lists 142 places to stay in New Taipei City, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.