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旅步 tripool: Kaohsiung to TRA Luodong Station - rent a car with driver

Kaohsiung→TRA Luodong Station

A private car service around Taiwan

Distance408 kmTravel time331 mins

fare estimation

TWD 10200TWD 7259

Kaohsiung to TRA Luodong Station - rent a car with driver

Tripool offers private transfers and shared rides across Taiwan, including from Kaohsiung to TRA Luodong Station or anywhere in Yilan County. Whether your trip to Luodong Township is for sightseeing (Luodong Night Market, Duck Shack Museum, Vie Show Cinemas Linkou Mitsui Outlet Park) or for an overnight stay (雀客童媽吉親子旅館 CHECK inn MAGI Kids, Cuncyue Hot Spring Resort, 閣樂親子旅宿Kidsfunhotel), we can arrange sedans, SUVs, 9-seater vans, or even mid-size buses to match your needs, saving you both the hassle of transfers at TRA Luodong Station and unnecessary extra expenses. But if you plan to switch to public transportation after arriving at TRA Luodong Station to continue to another county, let us help you calculate something you may not have thought about before—your hidden time cost. After all, your journey doesn’t really end at the station, does it? The traditional way of thinking is: “Home → Station A → Station B → Final Destination.” While the trip looks like it’s broken into sections, the actual total time you spend is the sum of all travel time plus all waiting and transfer time. Especially when your true destination is within about two hours or 150 kilometers of your departure point, the accumulated time spent going to the station, waiting in advance, and then catching a taxi or bus after getting off can easily exceed 90 minutes. At that point, a smarter choice is to go directly from Kaohsiung straight to your final destination. That’s exactly what Tripool’s long-distance private transfer service was designed for. Instead of booking a ride just to the station, enter your real destination or address on our website, and you’ll be surprised—when you skip all the complicated transfers and ride with Tripool directly, not only is the total travel time shorter and the ride more comfortable, but for groups of two or more, the total cost may even be cheaper than buying multiple HSR tickets plus several taxi fares. So next time you’re heading to the station, ask yourself: are you really going to the station, or to your destination? Let Tripool’s efficient point-to-point service give you a smarter journey that saves both time and money.
After analyzing the available data, we found the following alternatives to private charters or transfers. For the journey from Kaohsiung to TRA Luodong Station, the fastest land transportation is high-speed rail, but if you do not want to spend a lot of money, a car rental 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. Furthermore, for solo travelers willing to sacrifice a bit of travel time in exchange for a convenient and affordable door-to-door service, we recommend considering Tripool's carpool.

tripool
Travel Time
330 mins
Price per Person
NT$1,810/person
Pros
  • 1–8 passengers
  • Truly pickup anywhere
  • Ride guaranteed
  • No hidden fees
Cons
  • Pre-booking only
  • No cash
HSR
Travel Time
245 mins
Price per Person
NT$2,030/person
Pros
  • Comfortable seating
  • No time wasted
Cons
  • Tickets often sold out in peak season
  • Multiple transfers needed
  • Higher fare
Car Rental
Travel Time
360-390 mins
Price per Person
NT$1,280/person
Pros
  • Low-cost
  • Flexible schedule
Cons
  • Extra commute to car pick-up
  • Time restrictions for pick-up and return
  • Additional risk involved
  • Requires same-day return or a multi-day rental
Taxi
Travel Time
335-345 mins
Price per Person
NT$2,060-2,480/person
Pros
  • Meets urgent needs
  • No upfront payment
Cons
  • Inconsistent quality
  • Usually limited to 4 passengers
  • Higher price
ItemtripoolHSRCar RentalTaxi
Travel Time330 mins245 mins360-390 mins335-345 mins
Price per PersonNT$1,810/personNT$2,030/personNT$1,280/personNT$2,060-2,480/person
Pros
  • 1–8 passengers
  • Truly pickup anywhere
  • Ride guaranteed
  • No hidden fees
  • Comfortable seating
  • No time wasted
  • Low-cost
  • Flexible schedule
  • Meets urgent needs
  • No upfront payment
Cons
  • Pre-booking only
  • No cash
  • Tickets often sold out in peak season
  • Multiple transfers needed
  • Higher fare
  • Extra commute to car pick-up
  • Time restrictions for pick-up and return
  • Additional risk involved
  • Requires same-day return or a multi-day rental
  • Inconsistent quality
  • Usually limited to 4 passengers
  • Higher price
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About tripool

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.

  • Save Up to 40%
    Save Up to 40%

    Our smart dispatch system reduces empty trips, helping you save up to 40% on fares—saving both money and time.

  • Flexible Cancellation, Zero Stress
    Flexible Cancellation, Zero Stress

    Plans changed? No worries. Cancel within the allowed time and receive a full refund—completely stress-free.

  • Trusted by Real Users
    Trusted by Real Users

    Every driver is carefully selected and trained. With over 500,000 rides served and a 99% satisfaction rate, we’ve earned travelers’ trust across Asia.

Our vehicles

5-Seater Sedan

5-Seater Sedan

Toyota Altis or similar

7-Seater MPV

7-Seater MPV

Toyota Corolla Cross, RAV4, or similar

9-Seater Van

9-Seater Van

Volkswagen Caravelle, Ford Tourneo or similar

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TRA Luodong Station private Transfer FAQs

  • To take the High Speed Rail (HSR) from downtown Kaohsiung to TRA Luodong Station, HSR is quick but pricey. From the earliest departure at 05:50 to the latest at 22:10, there are up to 87 high-speed rail from Zuoying to Nangang each day. Assuming you depart from Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City and head to the nearest Zuoying HSR station, a taxi ride would cost about NT$200 and take approximately 25 minutes. After arriving at the HSR station, the time to walk in, purchase tickets, and wait on the platform is about 20 minutes. Then, take a 105-145-minute (125 min on average) HSR ride from Zuoying Station to Nangang HSR Station. The ticket price is NT$1,530 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 68 minutes with a fare of NT$1,800, you will arrive at your destination at TRA Luodong Station (Luodong Township, Yilan County). The entire journey, including transfers, takes a total of 4 hours and 4 minutes. Assuming 4 people traveling together, the average cost per person for the HSR and transfers is NT$2,030. In contrast, if you use Tripool for a door-to-door private car service, the average cost per person is about NT$1,810, and the journey takes 5 hours and 31 minutes. For long-distance travel, the HSR is indeed faster, but it comes with an extra transportation cost of about NT$880. Therefore, for those who are not in a major hurry, you may consider a cheaper and door-to-door private transfer option, like Tripool. 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.
  • If you have a driver's license, do not mind driving yourself, and you do not need to use the travel time to rest in the car, there are about 25 rental car companies, such as 凱薩小客車租賃, 匯眾國際, 翊婕國際小客車租賃, available in the Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City area. Typically, car rentals are billed by the day. A small sedan like a Toyota Corolla or Ford Fiesta costs around NT$1500 per day, while a 9-seater van like a Hyundai Staria or Volkswagen Caravelle starts at NT$4500 per day. Extra costs such as fuel (approx. NT$3/km), eTag tolls (approx. NT$1/km), roadside parking (approx. NT$40/hour), insurance, and potential fines are not included. Most rental agreements specify a daily mileage limit of 200-400 km, with surcharges ranging from NT$100 to NT$2,000 for exceeding it. Since the vast majority of rental companies do not offer one-way rentals, assuming you make a same-day round trip between Kaohsiung (Sanmin District) and TRA Luodong Station, the estimated cost for a sedan is NT$5100 or NT$8100 for a 9-seater van. This is, of course, cheaper than taking a taxi. But if you are going to TRA Luodong Station to take public transport elsewhere, renting a car for the whole day and paying for parking at the station is not cheap. Moreover, the rental location may be some distance from your home/office/starting point, and you must adhere to their business hours for pickup and return. The rental process itself is tedious, often taking an extra 30 minutes for contracts and vehicle inspection. You may even need to refuel the car yourself before returning. If you encounter a dishonest operator, you risk being hit with various unjustified charges upon return.
  • If you choose to take a taxi directly, in the Kaohsiung City area, you can use apps to hail a cab from 55688 Taiwan Taxi, Uber, Line Go, Yoxi, etc., and if you cannot hail a cab on the street, you can also consider calling taxi fleets, such as 伍福交通, 好客來計程車, 享順交通 to try to book a ride. Based on the meter, the estimated fare is between NT$8,215 and 9,900, but you could save up to NT$2,600 by booking with Tripool instead. However, when considering the return trip, in Yilan County there are only about 750 licensed taxis. This is about 10% of the number of taxis in Kaohsiung City, and its density is just 0.9% of the Taipei/New Taipei metro area, making it 120 times more difficult to hail a cab there. Considering all factors, Tripool is your best choice for traveling from Kaohsiung to TRA Luodong Station in terms of both price and service quality.
  • Among these options, Uber is the only one with broad and reliable coverage in Taiwan, available in major cities such as Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung. Grab does not operate in Taiwan. Didi previously entered the market but has since exited. Bolt has just launched in Taiwan and is currently limited to Taipei. Lyft is not available in Taiwan. If you are choosing among these five, Uber is by far the most practical and widely used option in Taiwan. However, for longer intercity transfers, airport rides, or day trips, tripool is often a better choice—offering transparent pricing, professional drivers, and coverage across Taiwan.
  • If you are looking for a private car or a taxi from Kaohsiung to TRA Luodong Station, input the pick-up and drop-off locations (or addresses) on our website. You will get an actual quote in just three seconds. Follow the yellow buttons, fill up your travel information, and choose the payment methods. Once you get the order ID, you will get an SMS and a confirmation email, and your order is all set. We will provide the driver's contact and the car information one day before the ride at 8 PM. We will fulfill your reservation 100%, guaranteeing that our driver will show up. It's recommended to finish the booking one day before noon. Tripool still accepts orders by 6 PM if you have an urgent request, and the latest order can come in by four hours in advance.
  • Tripool will send a receipt through the third-party system one week after the ride. If passengers need to claim reimbursement for travel expenses, there is a blank to fill with the company's title and tax ID. It's legal, and there is no extra 5% for the receipt. Once the receipt is received via email, it can be printed out for reimbursement or saved as a PDF.
  • 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 Kaohsiung to TRA Luodong Station, it's better to reserve it now to secure the best price.
  • Passengers can hire a driver on tripool website and app from your doorstep to anywhere accessible by a vehicle. Whether daytime, nighttime, or even midnight, we guarantee there will be a car waiting for you at the pickup location as making a reservation one day before by 6 pm.

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Distance408 kmTravel time331 mins

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TWD 10200TWD 7259

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