Kaohsiung to Banqiao by train
Banqiao lies 291 km (181 mi) north-east of Kaohsiung, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 41 min at the speeds typical of Taiwan rail, over roughly 355 km (221 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kaohsiung | Banqiao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan | Taiwan |
| Population | 2.7 million | 551,221 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
| Stations on record | Kaohsiung main station, Zuoying HSR station, Fengshan Station | Banqiao station, Fuzhou railway station |
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Common questions
How far is Banqiao from Kaohsiung?
291 km (181 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kaohsiung; by road roughly 355 km (221 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kaohsiung to Banqiao by train?
About 1 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kaohsiung and Banqiao?
No, both are on Asia/Taipei at the moment.
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.