Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit

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About KMRT & Light Rail

About Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit (KMRT)

With the completion of Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit (KMRT) in March, 2008, visitors are now offered with great ease in transportation to discover the major areas and beauties of Kaohsiung. Dome of Light, Sizih Bay (Sizihwan), Tuntex Sky Tower, Central Park and many other notable Kaohsiung attractions can be accessed through a short ride on Kaohsiung MRT.

Two of Kaohsiung MRT stations, Formosa Boulevard Station and Central Park Station, were ranked among the top 50 most beautiful subway systems in the world by Metrobits.org. Also, the two stations respectively are ranked as the 2nd and the 4th among the top 15 most beautiful subway stops in the world by a well-known travel website BootsnAll.

About Kaohsiung Light Rail System

Kaohsiung Light Rail System is the first light rail system in Taiwan. The Light Rail, also known as Circular Line, interchange with both the Orange and Red MRT lines, which bisect the city and meet at Formosa Boulevard in the city center. With the launch of Kaohsiung's light rail loop and its planned integration with the Kaohsiung MRT, the effectiveness of Kaohsiung's public transportation system is expected to advance. In addition, light rail trains have low floors, providing a disabled-friendly riding environment that helps promote public use of mass transportation.

Stage 1 construction consists of a section of line from Station C1 to Station C14, where Stations C3 and C14 are the transfer stations to Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit system's Red Line and Orange Line, respectively. The line begins at Lizihnei, following the harbour side and serving business districts, major shopping centers, education institutes, a stadium, the exhibition center, and museums before reaching Hamaxing. The line will be a fully catenary-free route.

Kaohsiung MRT Lines

Red Line - MRT Siaogang Station to MRT Gangshan South Station

Kaohsiung MRT Red Line, consisted of 24 MRT stations from MRT Siaogang Station to MRT Gangshan South Station, is Kaohsiung MRT’s major line with KMRT Formosa Boulevard Station in the center where the Red and Orange subway lines meet.

Orange Line - MRT Sizihwan Station to MRT Daliao Station

Kaoshiung MRT Orange Line is consisted of 14 stations from MRT Sizihwan Station to MRT Daliao Station. The line bypasses a number of Kaohsiung notable attractions and meets Red line at the MRT Formosa Boulevard Station.

Ticket Information

Service Hours :06:00-23:00 (Peak hours: 6 minute intervals/ Off-peak hours: 10 minute intervals)

Types of Tickets Price Important Notice
Ticket issued by KRTC
Single Journey Ticket According to the Fare Map announced above automatic ticket issuing machines
  • For passengers taking a single ride on the KMRT.
  • Single Journey Tickets can be purchased either at the automatic ticket machine or information counter.
Cyclist Ticket TWD 100 each (Preferential fare is TWD 60 each)
  • For passengers with non-folding bikes.
  • Tickets to be purchased at the information counter and can only be used during specific hours.
Group Ticket Fare rate at 20% less than Fare Map
  • Requires at least 10 or more passengers.
  • Tickets to be purchased at the information counter.
One-Day Pass TWD 150
  • Valid on the date of purchase with unlimited rides on KMRT.
  • Passengers should hold the eligibility for iPASS (Adult/ Student).
  • Purchase and set up at the information counter.
Two-Day Pass TWD 250
  • Valid for 2 days counting from the date of purchase with unlimited rides on KMRT.
  • Passengers should hold the eligibility for iPASS (Adult/ Student).
  • Purchase and set up at the information counter.
Ticket issued by iPASS Corporation
Adult
  • Sold at TWD 100 each card price (NOT include stored value) at the information counter.
  • No exchange after selling and the card price is non-refundable.
  • Passengers can take Adult Card to KRTC Information Counter to purchase KRTC multiple Day-Pass functions. Unlimited for KRTC rides if KRTC multiple Day-Pass function is valid, fare rate at 15% less than Fare Map if KRTC multiple Day-Pass function is invalid.
  • TWD 4 transfer discount is available for the transfer from MRT to Kaohsiung Public Bike within 30 minutes.
  • TWD 6 transfer discount is available for the transfer from MRT to Kaohsiung City bus within 2 hours.
Student
  • Sold at NT$100 each card price (NOT include stored value) at the information counter.
  • For those holding proof of “Student” status.
  • No exchange after selling and the card price is non-refundable.
  • Passengers can take Student Card to KRTC Information Counter to purchase KRTC multiple Day-Pass functions. Unlimited for KRTC rides if KRTC multiple Day-Pass function is valid, fare rate at 25% less than Fare Map if KRTC multiple Day-Pass function is invalid.
  • TWD 4 transfer discount is available for the transfer from MRT to Kaohsiung Public Bike within 30 minutes.
  • TWD 5 transfer discount is available for the transfer from MRT to Kaohsiung City bus within 2 hours.

Note: Terms, card regulations and fares of Kaohsiung MRT may be adjusted without prior notices. Please visit the official website of Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit for more information.