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Cities Near Kaohsiung

Cities near Kaohsiung, TW: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Tainan, Taitung City, Douliu. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Kaohsiung, TW is Tainan, about 27 mi (43 km) away — roughly 51 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Tainan27 mi / 43 km51 minDrive/railDay trip
Taitung City54 mi / 87 km1 hr 37 minDrive/railDay trip
Douliu77 mi / 124 km1 hr 47 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Magong80 mi / 129 km1 hr 52 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Nantou92 mi / 149 km2 hr 9 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Puli102 mi / 164 km2 hr 22 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Taichung108 mi / 174 km2 hr 31 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Hualien City125 mi / 201 km2 hr 54 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Hsinchu157 mi / 252 km3 hr 39 min47 minWeekend getaway
Daxi168 mi / 271 km3 hr 55 min49 minWeekend getaway

Day trips from Kaohsiung

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Tainan, Taitung City, Douliu, Magong, Nantou. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Kaohsiung

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Puli, Taichung, Hualien City, Hsinchu, Daxi. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Kaohsiung include Tainan, Taitung City, Douliu, Magong, Nantou. The closest is Tainan, about 27 miles (43 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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