Day trip from Taoyuan to Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung lies 283 km (176 mi) south of Taoyuan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 283 km (176 mi) apart, Kaohsiung is a realistic day trip from Taoyuan: about 4 h 36 min each way by road.
| Taoyuan | Kaohsiung | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan | Taiwan |
| Population | 475,798 | 2.7 million |
| Elevation | 103 m (338 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
What to see in Kaohsiung
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| National Science and Technology Museum | 2,583,732 | 2015 |
The busiest is National Science and Technology Museum at 2,583,732 visitors in 2015. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Kaohsiung
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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.
Book a hotel in Kaohsiung
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Common questions
How far is Kaohsiung from Taoyuan?
283 km (176 mi) in a straight line, south of Taoyuan; by road roughly 345 km (214 mi).
How long does it take to get from Taoyuan to Kaohsiung by road?
About 4 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Taoyuan 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 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.