Hsinchu to Kaohsiung by train
Kaohsiung lies 252 km (157 mi) south of Hsinchu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 27 min at the speeds typical of Taiwan rail, over roughly 308 km (191 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hsinchu | Kaohsiung | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan | Taiwan |
| Population | 453,536 | 2.7 million |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
| Stations on record | Hsinchu TRA station, Xin Zhuang Station, Xiangshan Station | Kaohsiung main station, Zuoying HSR station, Fengshan Station |
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Staying in Kaohsiung
Our booking partner lists 455 places to stay in Kaohsiung. Of the 350 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (225), and 11 are five-star. Across 302 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 422,446 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kaohsiung from Hsinchu?
252 km (157 mi) in a straight line, south of Hsinchu; by road roughly 308 km (191 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hsinchu to Kaohsiung by train?
About 1 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hsinchu and Kaohsiung?
No, both are on Asia/Taipei at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kaohsiung?
Our booking partner lists 455 places to stay in Kaohsiung, 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.