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THSR Taipei–Kaohsiung Express train timings
THSR Taipei–Kaohsiung Express timetable
5 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taipei Main Station | — | 07:00 | 0 | |
| 2 | Hsinchu Station | 07:28 | 07:30 | 2 min | 75 |
| 3 | Taichung Station | 07:55 | 07:57 | 2 min | 162 |
| 4 | Tainan Station | 08:40 | 08:42 | 2 min | 295 |
| 5 | Zuoying Station (THSR) | 08:58 | — | 345 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Taiwan's national railway on the day.
THSR Taipei–Kaohsiung Express: Taipei to Kaohsiung
THSR Taipei–Kaohsiung Express (THSR 101) is a premium train run by Taiwan's national railway between Taipei Main Station and Zuoying Station (THSR). The full journey covers 345 km and takes 1h 58m, with 3 intermediate stops.
It leaves Taipei Main Station at 07:00 and reaches Zuoying Station (THSR) at 08:58. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Hsinchu Station, Taichung Station and Tainan Station.
Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) Train 101 is Taiwan's fastest service from Taipei to Zuoying (Kaohsiung) covering 345 km in just 1h36m at up to 300 km/h. Taiwan's HSR opened in 2007 and transformed the western corridor — replacing a 4.5-hour journey with a 90-minute one. The trains are based on Japan's Shinkansen 700T technology with capacity for 989 passengers across 12 cars.
How to book THSR Taipei–Kaohsiung Express tickets
Tickets are sold by Taiwan's national railway at stations and, where available, on its website.
THSR Taipei–Kaohsiung Express: common questions
- What time does THSR Taipei–Kaohsiung Express leave Taipei?
- THSR Taipei–Kaohsiung Express departs Taipei Main Station at 07:00 and arrives at Zuoying Station (THSR) at 08:58. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does THSR Taipei–Kaohsiung Express take from Taipei to Kaohsiung?
- The scheduled journey time is 1h 58m for 345 km.
- Which stations does THSR Taipei–Kaohsiung Express stop at?
- THSR Taipei–Kaohsiung Express calls at Taipei Main Station, Hsinchu Station, Taichung Station, Tainan Station and Zuoying Station (THSR).
- Does THSR Taipei–Kaohsiung Express run every day?
- Yes, THSR Taipei–Kaohsiung Express runs daily.