Transport in Kaohsiung

The Taiwan High-Speed Rail is truly impressive — fast, efficient, and incredibly convenient. Traveling between cities was a breeze, and the trains arrived exactly on time. The seats were spacious and comfortable, with plenty of legroom, clean interiors, and smooth, quiet rides that made the journey relaxing. Buying tickets was simple, either online or at the station, and the staff were helpful and professional. I appreciated the clear signage and easy boarding process — everything was well-organized and designed with travelers in mind. What stood out the most was the speed. In just a short time, I was able to travel across Taiwan without any stress from traffic or long delays. It’s the perfect transport option for both tourists and locals. Highly recommended for anyone traveling around Taiwan. Efficient, reliable, and world-class — the Taiwan High-Speed Rail exceeded my expectations!

I had fun exploring Southern Taiwan with this 3 day pass. Very easy to use, it comes with a booklet that you'll get from the HSR counter. You can book your HSR in advance through the website, can even change your time of departure when you go to the counter. My accomodation is in Taipei and the day trips in Taichung and Tainan was just a breeze. HSR also provides free shuttle bus between HSR station to the main city, just research for the bus number. You have to go through the staff at the gates to pass through, they will inspect the booklet. I'll comeback to explore more of South Taiwan!

Hope this info will help any international traveller going from Kinmen (Shuitou Pier 水头码头) to Xiamen (Wutong Port 五通客运码头) 1) Collect ferry ticket from the left most counter (i.e. i海台已附款取票柜台) at Shuitou Pier 水头码头 2) The ferry tickets can only be collected between 30 and 70 minutes before departure. 3) Security and immigration clearance only starts 60 minutes before ferry departure 4) Luggage will be kept in the luggage rooms within the ferry, but unlike the Kinmen side, you'll need to find and claim your luggage before exiting the ferry! Remember to fill in the physical Arrival Card for Temporary Entry Foreigners (photo before) either provided during the ferry trip or at Wutong Port, as you'll need the card to clear the immigration at Xiamen

The MRT Unlimited Pass Ticket was an absolute game-changer during my trip to Taiwan! It made getting around the city incredibly easy and convenient. With unlimited rides, I didn’t have to worry about reloading the card or calculating fares — I just scanned and went. Perfect for exploring multiple attractions in a day. The MRT system itself is clean, safe, and efficient, with trains arriving frequently and stations clearly marked in English, making it very tourist-friendly. The pass gave me the freedom to travel wherever I wanted without any stress, and it saved me both time and money. If you want a smooth, hassle-free way to explore Taiwan, this pass is a must-have. I’ll definitely purchase it again on my next visit!

Traveling from Taipei to Kaohsiung by bus was an excellent experience! The booking process was simple and straightforward, and the ticket price was very affordable for such a long-distance trip. The bus was modern, comfortable, and clean, with soft reclining seats, strong air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi — perfect for relaxing or catching up on work during the journey. The ride was smooth from start to finish, and the driver was professional and careful on the road. We arrived exactly on time, and the stops along the way were well-planned and convenient. I was amazed at how comfortable and stress-free long-distance travel could be. If you’re looking for an affordable, comfortable, and reliable way to travel between Taipei and Kaohsiung, this bus service is highly recommended. I would definitely choose it again!

Excellent expérience from beginning till end. Very easy to redeem physical tickets at the EXIT 2 HSR ZUOYING counter. The bus stop is one level down. You can't missed it. We were given a small bottle of water and tissue. You must press the button if you want to alight before XIAOWAN terminal. Seats are quite spacious.

I was looking for a way to get from Kaohsiung Station to Xiaogang Airport in the early morning, but I couldn't find any information. Later, I discovered that there's an early morning bus in Tainan that can get me to Xiaogang Airport by 5 AM. Although the ticket has a specific time limit and I can't be late, the overall experience wasn't bad.

Used this service both going from Kaohsiung to Donggang and return. Customer service is very proactive and reach out a day before for pick up instructions and details. On the return leg from Donggang to Kaohsiung, customer service advise other passenger's schedule so we can arrange our ferry time accordingly. This help us save some money by sharing the ride with other passengers. Car is in great conditions and clean.

Underrated experience in Taiwan! We chose the Sanrio train to travel back to Taipei station. No meals onboard (because Taichung is just hours away) but they do provide unlimited drinks, some snacks and free karaoke (in Mandarin) . thanks klook!