Kaohsiung to Tainan by train
Tainan lies 43 km (27 mi) north of Kaohsiung, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 15 min at the speeds typical of Taiwan rail, over roughly 52 km (33 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kaohsiung | Tainan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan | Taiwan |
| Population | 2.7 million | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
| Stations on record | Kaohsiung main station, Zuoying HSR station, Fengshan Station | South Tainan Station, Linsen Station |
Where to book trains from Kaohsiung to Tainan
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Staying in Tainan
Our booking partner lists 874 places to stay in Tainan. Of the 495 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (350), and 7 are five-star. Across 306 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 246,591 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tainan from Kaohsiung?
43 km (27 mi) in a straight line, north of Kaohsiung; by road roughly 52 km (33 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kaohsiung to Tainan by train?
About 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kaohsiung and Tainan?
No, both are on Asia/Taipei at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tainan?
Our booking partner lists 874 places to stay in Tainan, 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.