TRA Kaohsiung Station→Fo Guang Shan
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Distance：18 km ｜Travel time：39 mins
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TRA Kaohsiung Station to Fo Guang Shan - meet & greet
Staying at the comfortable TRA Kaohsiung Station in Kaohsiung City, the morning sunshine calls you to explore the long-awaited Fo Guang Shan and the nearby E-DA Theme Park, E-DA OUTLET MALL, Wenchang Temple. But the thought of walking to the bus stop, figuring out timetables, and enduring a bumpy, crowded ride can easily cut your excitement in half. Renting a car might seem like an option, but dealing with unfamiliar roads, frustrating parking, and the fatigue of driving all day can leave you too drained to truly enjoy the scenery. Why not leave the hassle of transportation to Tripool? We offer private transfers that pick you up right at your accommodation at TRA Kaohsiung Station or nearby stays like Kindness Hotel, Delton HOTEL, Kiwi Express Hotel and take you directly to the entrance of Fo Guang Shan. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your hotel or B&B before stepping into one of our vehicles, driven by professional chauffeurs who know the roads well and ensure you arrive safely and comfortably in about 40 minutes. For groups of friends or families, booking a sedan starting from NT$1000 or a 9-seater van from NT$1600 provides both space and great value when costs are shared. You can also choose an hourly ride plan to flexibly explore hidden spots along the way, making Tripool your best companion for discovering Kaohsiung City and creating a truly relaxing, personalized journey. For a driver to take you somewhere, choose Tripool. Tripool is also listed on KKDAY and KLOOK. We provide daily cleaning and disinfection for vehicles. Unlock the freedom to explore Taiwan your way.
After analyzing the available data, we found the following alternatives to private charters or transfers. For the journey from TRA Kaohsiung Station to Fo Guang Shan, the fastest land transportation is Tripool private car transfer, but if you want a more budget-friendly choice, a taxi is the cheapest and most convenient option. The data in the following table is based on a party of 3 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. Additionally, for single travelers, Tripool also provides door-to-door carpooling service.
- 1–8 passengers
- Truly pickup anywhere
- Ride guaranteed
- No hidden fees
- Pre-booking only
- No cash
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- No HSR on this route
- Low-cost
- Flexible schedule
- 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
- Meets urgent needs
- No upfront payment
- Cheap for short trips
- Inconsistent quality
- Usually limited to 4 passengers
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| Travel Time | 40 mins | No HSR on this route | 45-70 mins | 45-55 mins |
| Price per Person | NT$350/person | N/A | NT$180-330/person | NT$140-170/person |
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Fo Guang Shan private Transfer FAQs
- 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.
- If you have a Taiwanese driver's license, are confident in your driving skills, and you need absolute flexibility in your schedule, and most importantly, if you plan to make a same-day round trip, then iRent, which allows you to pick up and drop off a car on the street in the Kaohsiung City area, is likely your cheapest option. After registering on the iRent app, you can rent a small car for NT$115-205 per hour with an additional charge of NT$3.2 per kilometer. The estimated cost from TRA Kaohsiung Station to Fo Guang Shan is between NT$550 and NT$1000 (the price difference depends on weekday/weekend rates, car model, and how soon you make the return trip after reaching your destination). Although the estimate already includes a roadside parking fee of NT$40 per hour, you are responsible for any additional car insurance and potential traffic fines. Furthermore, iRent by Hotai only offers basic models like the Toyota Yaris, Prius C, and Vios—functional, yes, but far from the comfort you'd expect for anything beyond a grocery run. If your group has more than four people, larger 7-seater or 9-seater vehicles are not available. Moreover, the most common complaint about self-service car-sharing services is the vehicle's condition; you might open the door to find trash left by the previous user or unrepaired dents. Every rental feels like opening a blind box—sometimes fine, sometimes frustrating. Additionally, you might occasionally face issues like the previous user not returning the car on time for your reservation, or being unable to find a parking spot when you need to return it. This poses a significant risk for those in a hurry or traveling with other passengers. Finally, while picking up and dropping off the car on the street seems convenient, it is restricted to specific operational zones. The available parking spots may still be some distance away from your actual departure or arrival point, making it very inconvenient in rainy weather or when carrying luggage.
- 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 near TRA Kaohsiung Station, such as 好客來計程車, 大都會衛星車隊, 有限責任高雄市大昌計程車 to try to book a ride. Based on the meter, the estimated fare is between NT$415 and 500. Although a metered taxi from central TRA Kaohsiung Station to central Fo Guang Shan might be cheaper, you still face the risk of not being able to find a cab—or ending up with a driver who refuses to use the meter. If your group has more than four people, splitting into two taxis is inconvenient. In this case, Tripool, which offers pre-booking and reliable quality, might be a more suitable option for you. Considering all factors, Tripool is your best choice for traveling from TRA Kaohsiung Station to Fo Guang Shan in terms of both price and service quality.
- 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.
- 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.
- Passengers can request additional stops for a ride from TRA Kaohsiung Station to Fo Guang Shan. Every 5 km of additional distance for a stop charges NT$200, whether it is along the way or not. It's necessary for the driver's extra time.
- 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.
- As long as you can choose the date, time, and finish the booking on our website or the app, tripool guarantees our driver will show up. However, tripool is not a ride-hailing yellow cab company. All the reservations have to be pre-booked. If you want to go to Fo Guang Shan from TRA Kaohsiung Station, the soonest is finishing the booking four hours in advance.
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