Driving from Kaohsiung to Taichung
Taichung lies 174 km (108 mi) north of Kaohsiung, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 40 min without stops, over roughly 213 km (132 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kaohsiung | Taichung | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan | Taiwan |
| Population | 2.7 million | 2.9 million |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 91 m (299 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
Where to book car hire from Kaohsiung to Taichung
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Staying in Taichung
Our booking partner lists 518 places to stay in Taichung. Of the 432 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (270), and 11 are five-star. Across 319 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 460,808 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Taichung from Kaohsiung?
174 km (108 mi) in a straight line, north of Kaohsiung; by road roughly 213 km (132 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kaohsiung to Taichung by car?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kaohsiung and Taichung?
No, both are on Asia/Taipei at the moment.
Where can I stay in Taichung?
Our booking partner lists 518 places to stay in Taichung, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.