HSR Chiayi Station→Kaohsiung Harbor
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Distance：108 km ｜Travel time：89 mins
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HSR Chiayi Station to Kaohsiung Harbor - meet & greet
Are you planning a healing getaway to , taking the train first to Chiayi County and then transferring to the port for your ferry? This “last mile” of transportation is often the most overlooked yet most critical part of the journey. Struggling with heavy bags while searching for a bus to the port in an unfamiliar city, or hailing a taxi outside the station at the last minute, can easily result in missed ferries due to poor timing or communication issues, throwing your entire travel plan off track. Tripool understands the importance of precise timing and offers direct transfers from the station exit at HSR Chiayi Station straight to the traveler center at Kaohsiung Harbor. Once you’ve purchased your ferry ticket, you can instantly book a ride through our mobile app, and when you arrive at the station on the day of departure, your vehicle will already be waiting in the designated area. Especially if you’re carrying diving gear, camping equipment, or family luggage, we provide sedans, SUVs, and 9-seater vans to accommodate different space needs. A 9-seater costs around NT$2500, making it an excellent value when shared among multiple passengers. Don’t let the stress of transfers affect your holiday mood—book Tripool now and let us pave the smoothest path for your island-hopping adventure. Private car service from HSR Chiayi Station to Kaohsiung Harbor is low prices but not cheap services. Skip the queues and the hassle of public transport. We promise daily cleaning and disinfection for vehicles. Punctual, professional, and polite.
After analyzing the available data, we found the following alternatives to private charters or transfers. For the journey from HSR Chiayi Station to Kaohsiung Harbor, the fastest land transportation is high-speed rail, but if you do not want to spend a lot of money, a Tripool private car transfer is the most cost-saving option for a group of 4-8 people. The data in the following table is based on a party of 4 and compares the pros and cons of a private car transfer, car rental, taxi, and high-speed rail. For a more complete analysis of transportation costs and time, please see the FAQ below. Assuming a solo traveler is not in a hurry, Tripool's carpool service offers a better price in exchange for a bit more travel time, at just NT$1,100 per person (for details, please click the yellow button to inquire).
- 1–8 passengers
- Truly pickup anywhere
- Ride guaranteed
- No hidden fees
- Pre-booking only
- No cash
- Comfortable seating
- No time wasted
- Tickets often sold out in peak season
- Multiple transfers needed
- Higher fare
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- Overnight parking is expensive
- Meets urgent needs
- No upfront payment
- Inconsistent quality
- Difficult to find a ride
- Higher price
- Risk of overcharging
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| Travel Time | 90 mins | - | Overnight parking is expensive | 105-120 mins |
| Price per Person | NT$480/person | NT$510/person | N/A | NT$560-680/person |
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tripool is a licensed smart ride platform offering shared rides, point-to-point transfers, charter services, and airport pickups. Whether you're traveling solo or with family, you’ll always find the most suitable way to get around.
In addition to Taiwan, we also offer airport transfers and private tours in Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand — ensuring your journey stays smooth and worry-free from the moment you land.
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Trusted by Real UsersEvery driver is carefully selected and trained. With over 500,000 rides served and a 99% satisfaction rate, we’ve earned travelers’ trust across Asia.
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Kaohsiung Harbor private Transfer FAQs
- There are many gypsy cabs or illegal taxis in Line and Facebook groups. Their fares are cheap but with many risks. If the cabs are pulled over by polices, passengers cannot continue the trip. If there is an accident, none of the insurance companies will settle a claim. Worst of all, illegal drivers may conduct crimes without any trace. Don't put your life at risk for just saving a few bucks. On the other hand, tripool contracts with legal drivers without any criminal record. All vehicles provide up to $5 million in insurance. The easiest way to distinguish a legal vehicle is the car plate number. Unless the initial character of the car plate number is either T or R, the car is 100% illegal for taxi service.
- To take the High Speed Rail (HSR) from HSR Chiayi Station to Kaohsiung Harbor, HSR is quick but pricey, involves transfer hassles, and has difficult taxi access. From the earliest departure at 06:59 to the latest at 23:30, there are up to 60 high-speed rail from Chiayi to Zuoying each day. Assuming you depart from HSR Chiayi Station (Taibao City, Chiayi County) , it is about a 5-minute walk to the HSR boarding platform, with an estimated 10 minutes. Then, take a 29-31-minute (30 min on average) HSR ride from Chiayi Station to Zuoying HSR Station. The ticket price is NT$410 per person, followed by a 10-minute walk to exit the station, wait for a ride at the taxi stand, and after a trip of about 26 minutes with a fare of NT$400, you will arrive at your destination at Kaohsiung Harbor (Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung City). The entire journey, including transfers, takes a total of 1 hour and 21 minutes. Assuming 4 people traveling together, the average cost per person for the HSR and transfers is NT$510. However, in Chiayi County, there are only just over 300 licensed taxis. The taxi density is 0.4% of that in the Taipei/New Taipei metro area. In other words, hailing a taxi on the spot is 200 times more difficult than in a major city like Taipei. Even if you are lucky enough to hail a cab, a minority of taxi drivers in Chiayi County may not use the meter, and might overcharge or take detours, especially with passengers who appear to be from out of town. In contrast, if you use Tripool for a door-to-door private car service, the average cost per person is about NT$480, and the journey takes 1 hour and 29 minutes. For long-distance travel, the HSR is indeed faster than a car by 8 minutes, but it comes with an extra transportation cost of about NT$120. Therefore, for those who are not in a major hurry, booking with Tripool is the more cost-effective option. If you are traveling in a group of three or less, you can also consider Tripool's carpooling service to save up to an additional 50% on transportation costs.
- Travelers usually do not choose to rent or drive to Kaohsiung Harbor. After all, leaving a car parked for multiple days means that parking fees and rental costs become a substantial expense.
- If you choose to take a taxi directly, in the Chiayi County area, you can use apps to hail a cab from 55688 Taiwan Taxi, and if you cannot hail a cab on the street, you can also consider calling the only neighborhood taxi company in Taibao City, Chiayi County, 北港新港萬通計程車 to try to book a ride. Based on the meter, the estimated fare is between NT$2,235 and 2,700, but you could save up to NT$800 by booking with Tripool instead. But if you cannot book in advance or prefer to hail a cab on the spot, be aware that in the whole Chiayi County, there are only about 330 licensed taxis. The taxi density is just 0.4% of that in the Taipei/New Taipei metro area, meaning it is 200 times more difficult to hail a cab on the spot compared to Taipei or New Taipei. Furthermore, some taxi drivers in Chiayi County flat-out refuse to use the meter. Nearly 47% of them will try to negotiate the fare on the spot—often asking far above the standard rate. If you’re not familiar with local pricing, you are an easy target. To avoid getting ripped off, it is strongly advised to book online in advance. Considering all factors, Tripool is your best choice for traveling from HSR Chiayi Station to Kaohsiung Harbor in terms of both price and service quality.
- The quote on the website and the app already include the car rental fee, driver's fare, cost of gasoline, toll fee, insurance, and tips. Passengers don't have to pay for the driver's meals and accommodation fees. There is no other hidden fee. What passengers see on the website is the actual price.
- According to the law in Taiwan, all passengers have to fasten seat belts, no matter what ages they are. For a baby below 4-year-old or a young child who cannot comfortably be on the seat with a seat belt, it is necessary to use a car seat or a safety booster. There is a check box for renting a baby car seat or a child safety booster on the check-out page. Each rental fee is NT$300. If you need multiple car seats/boosters or you need an infant car seat, please check with our online customer service first. Tripool encourages parents to bring their car seats and boosters, and, of course, it is free of charge.
- For regular long-distance travelers, they find Tripool's price may be too low to be good. On the contrary, Tripool has a high standard for selecting drivers and vehicles. Besides dropping drivers who are low rated, we also send mystery shoppers regularly to test drivers' service. Tripool's drivers are not allowed to smoke in the cars, and they have to wear masks all the time during the pandemic. We don't compromise our service for a low cost. Tripool can provide excellent service with 70~80% of the market price because of AI algorithms. We use these to dispatch vehicles to increase efficiency. Tripool can use fewer drivers to serve more travelers, especially in high seasons like Chinese New Year, Christmas, and summer vacation. Fewer drivers mean better quality control. The price on tripool's website and app are dynamic. Generally, the earlier a ride is booked, the lower price it is. Most of all, all booking are 100% refundable as long as the cancelation request is made one day before noon, no matter what the reason is. If you are preparing to go from HSR Chiayi Station to Kaohsiung Harbor, it's better to reserve it now to secure the best price.
- Tripool offers a point-to-point private car service in Taiwan. As long as the destination connects to a road or can be searched on Google Maps, we assure you that a car can send you there. Try inputting your home/office address or a hotel's name in the search bar, and our driver will pick you up punctually and travel to a hotel or an airport with ease.
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