Question 1

How much do bus tickets from Taoyuan City to Kaohsiung City cost?

Accepted Answer

For Taoyuan City to Kaohsiung City, bus tickets start at  US$ 18.65 from Kingbus. Overall, prices will depend on the outbound times and ticket types.

Question 2

How long does it take to travel by bus from Taoyuan City to Kaohsiung City?

Accepted Answer

For Taoyuan City to Kaohsiung City, it usually takes around ≈3h 54m by bus. Ubus provides the fastest trip at just ≈3h 35m.

Question 3

Where can I take the bus from Taoyuan City to Kaohsiung City?

Accepted Answer

You can take the bus to Kaohsiung City at 林口站, 經國轉運站 in Taoyuan City.

Question 4

By taking a bus from Taoyuan City, where will I arrive in Kaohsiung City?

Accepted Answer

By taking a bus to Kaohsiung City, you can arrive at 岡山站, 建國客運站, 楠梓站, 高雄站(國光).

Question 5

Which operator runs a route from Taoyuan City to Kaohsiung City?

Accepted Answer

Currently, Operator operates from Taoyuan City to Kaohsiung City, with around 134 departures per day.

Question 6

How can I book bus tickets for Taoyuan City to Kaohsiung City?

Accepted Answer

Simply choose your outbound date and time for Taoyuan City to Kaohsiung City on Klook and book.

Depending on what tickets you've booked, you can board with your Klook e-ticket or redeem it for a physical ticket at the outbound point.

Question 7

How long will it take before I get a refund?

Accepted Answer

If your initial payment was made via PayPal, the refund will be processed instantly.

Refunds for payments made by card usually take 5-7 working days to be returned to your account, but can take up to 30 days for certain banks.

If your refund is taking longer than the times mentioned, please reach out to us at by submitting a '[Feedback on Existing Booking](https://www.klook.com/faq/?ref-source=NavigationBar)' inquiry.

Question 8

Can I change or cancel my booking?

Accepted Answer

Changes can only be made at a bus station counter. Cancellations are possible through Klook but are subject to the terms and conditions of the bus operator. A cancellation processing fee may be charged.

Question 9

What are the differences between an Open Time Ticket and a Fixed Time Ticket?

Accepted Answer

Open Time Tickets can be used to board a bus for your selected route at any given time within 6 months.

For Fixed Time Ticket, tickets are only valid for your selected date and time.

Question 10

Who is eligible for a concession fare?

Accepted Answer

1. Passengers over 65 years old. Taiwanese residents can use their ID as proof. Non-Taiwanese residents will need to show their Mackay Project Alien Permanent Resident Certificate. 
2. Passengers holding a Disability Card and their carers can both buy a concession ticket (1 carer for each disabled passenger can enjoy the concession price) 
3. i. Children aged 0-5 years old can travel for free (proof of age required)
    ii. Children aged 6-11 can buy a concession fare ticket (proof of age required)
    iii. Children who are permitted to travel for free must be accompanied by a paying passenger and cannot occupy a seat of their own (max. 2 per paying passenger. Any more than 2 must buy a concession ticket)

Question 11

I'm not from Taiwan. Can I still buy a bus ticket?

Accepted Answer

There are no restrictions on who can buy a ticket. Non-Taiwanese residents can pick up their tickets using their passport and phone number. Taiwanese residents can pick up their tickets using their ID and phone number.

Question 12

Can I reserve a bus ticket first and pay later?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, all passengers must complete payment within 20 minutes of choosing seats.

Question 13

How do I book bus tickets with Klook?

Accepted Answer

Simply enter your departure and arrival cities or stations, select a departure date and time, then hit the search button. We'll find all the available buses for you to choose from.

Question 14

When's the earliest/latest I can book a ticket before the departure time?

Accepted Answer

The earliest you can book is 15 days in advance, but this can vary by route and bus operator. The latest you can book is 20 minutes before departure.

Question 15

Does my ticket include a seat reservation?

Accepted Answer

Seat reservation depends on the type of bus and ticket.

**Kuo Kuang Bus & Ubus**
You'll be assigned a seat automatically when you complete the payment.

Question 16

How do I collect my tickets at the bus station?

Accepted Answer

Ubus:
You can collect your tickets from a staff-operated ticket window or, if available, a ticket machine at a bus station. Please use your ID when collecting your tickets at a ticket machine.

Other bus operators:
You can collect your tickets from a staff-operated ticket window at a bus station. To avoid missing your bus, it is recommended that you collect your tickets at least 20 minutes before departure.

Question 17

Why can't I find the bus route I want?

Accepted Answer

It is possible that your desired bus is sold out or the route you're looking for is not yet available.

Question 18

Passenger Transportation Contract

Accepted Answer

* Kuo Kuang Bus：[https://reurl.cc/EzaL0a](https://reurl.cc/EzaL0a)
* Ubus：[https://reurl.cc/q834RR](https://reurl.cc/q834RR)

Operators	Fastest	Earliest departure	Latest departure	Cheapest
	≈3h 35m	00:05	23:35	US$ 18.99
	≈4h 5m	07:20	21:40	US$ 18.65

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