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.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taipei Main Station Taipei | Start | 07:00 |
| 2 | Hsinchu Station Hsinchu | 07:28 | 07:30 |
| 3 | Taichung Station Taichung | 07:55 | 07:57 |
| 4 | Tainan Station Tainan | 08:40 | 08:42 |
| 5 | Zuoying Station (THSR) Kaohsiung | 08:58 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Taiwan railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
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.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 5 stops with a total journey time of approximately 1h 58m.
Available travel classes include Ordinary. Fares start from TWD 290 for Ordinary.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
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THSR Taipei–Kaohsiung Express departs at 07:00 and arrives at the final destination at 08:58. Total journey time is approximately 1h 58m. Always verify current timings with Taiwan Railways before travelling.
THSR Taipei–Kaohsiung Express fares start from approximately 290 (economy class). Book at official website for the latest prices.
Book THSR Taipei–Kaohsiung Express tickets at official website, the official Taiwan Railways booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
THSR Taipei–Kaohsiung Express makes 5 stops. The route starts at Taipei Main Station and ends at Zuoying Station (THSR). Major intermediate stops include Hsinchu Station, Taichung Station, Tainan Station.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the Taiwan Railways website or app before booking.