Taiwan
Where can I go by ferry from Kaohsiung?
2 ferry destinations from Kaohsiung: Penghu and Qimei.
All Ferries from Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung → PenghuNot published by the operator · Taiwan Navigation (Penghu ship)Kaohsiung departures at 09:00 (day) or 23:30 (overnight) on most days🚗 Cars🌙 OvernightKaohsiung → Qimei2h 40m – 2h 50m · Penghu County Government shipKaohsiung 09:50 → Qimei 12:40 on scheduled days (e.g🚶 Foot only
Plan your crossing from Kaohsiung
- Kaohsiung → Penghu (Magong)
Kaohsiung departures at 09:00 (day) or 23:30 (overnight) on most days; Magong departures at 09:00, 15:30 or 16:00
Published September–December 2026 schedule; some October sailings run Anping (Tainan)–Magong instead
Source: Taiwan Navigation Penghu ship timetable, checked 2026-09-29
- Kaohsiung → Qimei
Kaohsiung 09:50 → Qimei 12:40 on scheduled days (e.g. 30 September 2026); Qimei 12:30 → Kaohsiung 15:10 on others (e.g. 14 October 2026)
Not daily: check the published two-week schedule
Source: Taiwan Maritime and Port Bureau (MOTC) published regular passenger-ship schedule, checked 2026-09-29
Getting to the ferry in Kaohsiung
- Kaohsiung boarding is at 5 Jiexing 1st Street, Gushan District (Pier 1), a walk from Kaohsiung MRT Orange Line Hamasen station (exit 1 or 2) or Light Rail Hamasen (C14)
- The ship continues Qimei → Wang’an → Magong (No. 3 Fishing Port) on the same day
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Kaohsiung?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Kaohsiung to Penghu and Qimei. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Kaohsiung?
Yes, car ferries run from Kaohsiung to Penghu.
Are there overnight ferries from Kaohsiung?
Yes: Kaohsiung to Penghu, with cabins available on board.
How long is the ferry from Kaohsiung to Penghu?
Not published by the operator with Taiwan Navigation (Penghu ship).
How often is the ferry from Kaohsiung to Penghu?
Kaohsiung departures at 09:00 (day) or 23:30 (overnight) on most days (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).
How long is the ferry from Kaohsiung to Qimei?
2h 40m – 2h 50m with Penghu County Government ship.
How often is the ferry from Kaohsiung to Qimei?
Kaohsiung 09:50 → Qimei 12:40 on scheduled days (e.g (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).