Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Central Kaohsiung (Formosa Boulevard / Kaohsiung Main Station), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

Kaohsiung Metro Red Line (R) – Kaohsiung International Airport (R4) usually runs every 4-10 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

KHHTaiwanTPL: city-transfer-guide

Kaohsiung International Airport

Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Drop-off

Central Kaohsiung (Formosa Boulevard / Kaohsiung Main Station)

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Fastest

Kaohsiung Metro Red Line (R) – Kaohsiung International Airport (R4)

metro · 4-10m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Kaohsiung Metro Red Line (R) – Kaohsiung International Airport (R4)
Headway: 4-10
Backup: Bus 9117 / 9117A / 9117B – Kaohsiung International Airport ⇄ Zili Station / Kenting corridor · 20-60m

Note

Direct metro from Kaohsiung International Airport Station (R4) to central Kaohsiung; ride about 10–15 minutes to Formosa Boulevard (R10/O5) or Kaohsiung Main Station (R11). Trains run roughly 06:00–00:00 with peak headways around 4–6 minutes and off‑peak generally under 8–10 minutes.cite

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Kaohsiung: City Transfer Guide

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: Bus 9117 / 9117A / 9117B – Kaohsiung International Airport ⇄ Zili Station / Kenting corridor
Mode: bus
Freq: 20-60m
Note: Long‑distance buses serving the airport, Zili Station in central Kaohsiung, Fangliao and Kenting; useful if staying near Zili Station or transferring there. Typical daytime intervals range from about 20 to 60 minutes depending on branch; check current timetable for exact departures.cite

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: Kaohsiung Metro Red Line (R) – Kaohsiung International Airport (R4)
Mode: metro
Freq: 4-10m
Note: Direct metro from Kaohsiung International Airport Station (R4) to central Kaohsiung; ride about 10–15 minutes to Formosa Boulevard (R10/O5) or Kaohsiung Main Station (R11). Trains run roughly 06:00–00:00 with peak headways around 4–6 minutes and off‑peak generally under 8–10 minutes.cite

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Central Kaohsiung (Formosa Boulevard / Kaohsiung Main Station), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: Kaohsiung Metro Red Line (R) – Kaohsiung International Airport (R4) usually runs every 4-10 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.