Private Airport Transfers to Tainan

Tainan has no commercial airport. Taiwan's oldest city — renowned for its Chihkan Tower, Anping Fort, and Taiwan's highest density of night markets — is served by Tainan HSR Station (Taiwan High Speed Rail) and by private car transfers from Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE, 230 km, 3–3.5 hours) or Kaohsiung Airport (KHH, 55 km, 50–65 min). For visitors from Kaohsiung, a pre-booked private car from KHH to Tainan is the most direct option. For arrivals at TPE, the HSR to Tainan HSR Station is faster for most itineraries (1 hour 40 min).

Getting to Tainan from TPE and KHH

From KHH (Kaohsiung Airport): 55 km, 50–65 min private car — the most practical direct transfer. From TPE (Taipei Taoyuan): 230 km, 3–3.5 hours private car — or HSR from Taipei Main to Tainan HSR Station (1h40m, TWD 1,350). From KHH to Tainan HSR Station: 35 km, 35–45 min. Most Tainan-bound visitors flying into TPE use HSR; those flying into KHH prefer a private car.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Kaohsiung Airport to Tainan?

A private car from KHH to Tainan city centre is 55 kilometres and 50–65 minutes via National Freeway 1. This is the most direct option for arrivals at KHH heading to Tainan. A pre-booked LocalsRide private car starts from approximately TWD 800 with a confirmed driver in the Kaohsiung arrivals hall. There is no direct airport bus from KHH to Tainan.

Is it better to fly into Kaohsiung or Taipei to visit Tainan?

For Tainan as the primary destination, KHH is better — it's 55 km south versus TPE which is 230 km north. If combining Tainan with Taipei and Taroko, fly into TPE and use HSR south to Tainan (1h40m). If focusing on southern Taiwan (Tainan, Kaohsiung, Kenting), fly into KHH and use private car transfers between cities.