Kaohsiung to Taoyuan by train
Taoyuan lies 283 km (176 mi) north of Kaohsiung, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 38 min at the speeds typical of Taiwan rail, over roughly 345 km (214 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kaohsiung | Taoyuan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan | Taiwan |
| Population | 2.7 million | 475,798 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 103 m (338 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
| Stations on record | Kaohsiung main station, Zuoying HSR station, Fengshan Station | Taoyuan Senior High School Station, Baoshan Station, Zounglu Station |
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Staying in Taoyuan
Our booking partner lists 41 places to stay in Taoyuan. Of the 25 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (13), and 1 are five-star. Across 37 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 40,396 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Taoyuan from Kaohsiung?
283 km (176 mi) in a straight line, north of Kaohsiung; by road roughly 345 km (214 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kaohsiung to Taoyuan by train?
About 1 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kaohsiung and Taoyuan?
No, both are on Asia/Taipei at the moment.
Where can I stay in Taoyuan?
Our booking partner lists 41 places to stay in Taoyuan, 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.