Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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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

Late arrivals

Kaohsiung: Night-Owl Operations

After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likekaohsiung airport busandkhh to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Airport Taxi (official queue)
Mode: taxi
Freq: on-demandm
Note: Metered taxis wait in the official airport taxi queue outside the international terminal; a typical ride to central Kaohsiung costs about NT$300–500 depending on destination and traffic. Available roughly 24 hours and suitable for late‑night or door‑to‑door travel.cite

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

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

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.