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.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tainan | 27 mi / 43 km | 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Taitung City | 54 mi / 87 km | 1 hr 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Douliu | 77 mi / 124 km | 1 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Magong | 80 mi / 129 km | 1 hr 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Nantou | 92 mi / 149 km | 2 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Puli | 102 mi / 164 km | 2 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Taichung | 108 mi / 174 km | 2 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hualien City | 125 mi / 201 km | 2 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Hsinchu | 157 mi / 252 km | 3 hr 39 min | 47 min | Weekend getaway |
| Daxi | 168 mi / 271 km | 3 hr 55 min | 49 min | Weekend 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.