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Trains from Guilin

29Jun
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Guilin
Guangzhou

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Morning trains

07:37
GuilinGuilin Bei (North)
2h 54m
10:31
GuangzhouGuangzhou Nan (South)
Direct
D Series D1891
from
5586 USD
1
2h 54m, Direct
07:37
GuilinGuilin Bei (North)
10:31
GuangzhouGuangzhou Nan (South)
from
5586 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
07:50
GuilinGuilin Bei (North)
2h 51m
10:41
GuangzhouGuangzhou Nan (South)
Direct
D Series D2985
from
8134 USD
1
2h 51m, Direct
07:50
GuilinGuilin Bei (North)
10:41
GuangzhouGuangzhou Nan (South)
from
8134 USD
1
Direct
High-speed

Day trains

12:30
GuilinGuilin Xi (West)
2h 23m
14:53
GuangzhouGuangzhou Nan (South)
Direct
G Series G3721
from
6088 USD
1
2h 23m, Direct
12:30
GuilinGuilin Xi (West)
14:53
GuangzhouGuangzhou Nan (South)
from
6088 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
12:41
GuilinGuilin Xi (West)
2h 16m
14:57
GuangzhouGuangzhou Nan (South)
Direct
G Series G905
from
5546 USD
1
2h 16m, Direct
12:41
GuilinGuilin Xi (West)
14:57
GuangzhouGuangzhou Nan (South)
from
5546 USD
1
Direct
High-speed

Evening trains

18:00
GuilinGuilin Xi (West)
2h 31m
20:31
GuangzhouGuangzhou Nan (South)
Direct
G Series G2239
from
6101 USD
1
2h 31m, Direct
18:00
GuilinGuilin Xi (West)
20:31
GuangzhouGuangzhou Nan (South)
from
6101 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
18:07
GuilinYangshuo
2h 56m
21:03
GuangzhouGuangzhou Nan (South)
Direct
D Series D1897
from
4067 USD
1
2h 56m, Direct
18:07
GuilinYangshuo
21:03
GuangzhouGuangzhou Nan (South)
from
4067 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
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day

First train

06:00
night

Last train

20:48
distance

Travel duration

2h 39m
daily-departure

Daily departures

90
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Departure station

Guilin
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Changes

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arrival-station

Arrival station

Guangzhou
ticket-price

Ticket price

from $21
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Fastest trip

1h 54m
longest-s

Longest trip

5h 0m

Trains to Guilin

Inbound trains reach Guilin at Guilin Railway Station, Guilin North Railway Station, and Guilin West Railway Station, depending on the route. China Railway high-speed services arrive from Guangzhou South in around 2h30m to 3h and from Shenzhen North in about 3h30m to 4h. Trains from Nanning East reach Guilin in around 2h30m, while services from Liuzhou arrive in about 1h. Northbound high-speed trains from Changsha South take around 3h. Westbound services from Guiyang North usually reach Guilin in about 2h to 2h30m, and short trains from Yangshuo arrive in roughly 25m to 40m.

Visiting Guilin

Guilin is a major passenger rail hub in northern Guangxi, positioned between the high-speed corridors toward Guangdong, Guizhou, Hunan, and the Guangxi coast. The city has three principal passenger stations: Guilin Railway Station, Guilin North Railway Station, and Guilin West Railway Station. China Railway operates the city's long-distance high-speed, intercity, and conventional rail services. Trains from Guilin include G-series and D-series high-speed services, regional intercity trains within Guangxi, and conventional services on selected longer routes. Guilin North handles many high-speed services across the national network, Guilin West is used by services on the Guiyang-Guangzhou high-speed line, and Guilin Railway Station remains useful for central city departures and some regional routes. Rail routes from Guilin run south toward Nanning and Liuzhou, east and southeast toward Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and the Pearl River Delta, north toward Changsha and central China, and west toward Guiyang and Kunming connections. Book trains from and to Guilin online at Rail Monsters.

Popular routes from Guilin

From Guilin North and Guilin West, China Railway high-speed services run southeast toward Guangzhou South, Shenzhen North, and the wider Pearl River Delta. These routes place Guilin on one of the main rail corridors between Guangxi, Guangdong, and southwest China. Southbound trains from Guilin link the city with Liuzhou and Nanning, the main rail hubs of Guangxi. Northbound services run toward Changsha South and onward central China connections. Westbound high-speed routes continue toward Guiyang, with onward links across Guizhou and Yunnan. Short regional services also connect Guilin with Yangshuo and other nearby stops in northern Guangxi.

Guilin

Guilin - Located in the Guangxi region, famous for its dramatic karst topography, the Li River, and Elephant Trunk Hill.

Guilin Xi (West)

StationStation

Yangshuo

StationStation

Guilin Bei (North)

StationStation

Quanzhou Nan (South)

StationStation

Guilin

StationStation

Xingan Bei (North)

StationStation

Yongfu Nan (South)

StationStation
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2h 39m

Guangzhou

Guangzhou - A major port city and the capital of Guangdong province, known for its modern architecture and Cantonese heritage.

Guangzhou Nan (South)

StationStation

Guangzhou Dong (East)

StationStation

Xintang

StationStation

Guangzhou Bei (North)

StationStation

Qingsheng

StationStation

Zengcheng

StationStation

Guangzhou

StationStation

Guangzhoubaiyun

StationStation

xintangnan

StationStation

baiyunjichangbei

StationStation

huachengjie

StationStation

huadu

StationStation

huashanzhen

StationStation

letong

StationStation

shiling

StationStation

donghuan

StationStation

guanqiaobei

StationStation

guangzhouchanglong

StationStation

guangzhoulianhuashan

StationStation

panyu

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Booking Guilin Train Tickets Online - Options, Tips, and Reservations

Types of Train Tickets Available
Guilin services include regular tickets for conventional trains, reserved seats on G-series and D-series high-speed trains, and different seat classes depending on the train. Cheap tickets and discount tickets may appear on selected advance services to and from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanning, Changsha, Guiyang, Liuzhou, and Yangshuo.
Tips for Online Reservations
Online reservation services through Rail Monsters accept Guilin train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for Chinese New Year, National Day Golden Week, Labor Day, and summer holidays. Train prices are shown during search, while ticket counters remain available at Guilin stations for local purchases and ID checks. With the Rail Monsters iOS and Android apps, you can book and manage train tickets on mobile.
Buying Train Tickets Online
Buy train tickets online for Guilin with Rail Monsters by selecting departure dates, choosing China Railway high-speed or conventional services, and completing an online reservation. Book your tickets for Guilin train stations including Guilin, Guilin North, and Guilin West, depending on the route shown in search results.

Guilin Train Travel FAQ and Tips

What are the main train connections to and from Guilin?

Guilin connects with Guangzhou South in around 2h30m to 3h by high-speed train, Shenzhen North in about 3h30m to 4h, Nanning East in around 2h30m, Liuzhou in about 1h, Changsha South in around 3h, and Guiyang North in about 2h to 2h30m. Short regional high-speed services also link Guilin with Yangshuo in roughly 25m to 40m depending on the station.

Is there an airport train connection in Guilin?

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport does not have a direct passenger rail station served by China Railway. Travelers usually transfer between the airport and Guilin Railway Station, Guilin North Railway Station, or Guilin West Railway Station by road transport, then continue by train. For rail itineraries, choose the Guilin station listed on the ticket and allow separate transfer time between the airport and the station.

What is the main train route from Guilin?

One of the main routes from Guilin is the high-speed service to Guangzhou South, taking around 2h30m to 3h depending on the train and station used. China Railway operates G-series and D-series services from Guilin North and Guilin West on this corridor. The route links Guilin with the Pearl River Delta and onward trains toward Shenzhen and Hong Kong West Kowloon.

What are the main train stations in Guilin?

Guilin Railway Station is the central station and serves conventional trains plus selected regional services. Guilin North Railway Station is the main city high-speed hub for many G-series and D-series departures. Guilin West Railway Station serves long-distance high-speed trains on the Guiyang-Guangzhou corridor. Always confirm the exact station on your ticket, since these stations are in different parts of Guilin.

Should I reserve seats on trains from Guilin?

China Railway high-speed trains from Guilin use assigned seats, so reservations are part of the ticket purchase. Conventional trains may offer hard seat, hard sleeper, soft sleeper, or other reserved options depending on the train. During Chinese New Year, National Day Golden Week, Labor Day, and summer travel, book early for routes from Guilin North and Guilin West to major cities.

Can I buy Guilin train tickets at the last minute?

Last-minute tickets from Guilin may be available on regional routes, but seats on high-speed trains to Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanning, Changsha, and Guiyang can sell out during peak periods. Rail Monsters accepts Guilin train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, which is useful for Chinese New Year, National Day Golden Week, Labor Day, and summer holidays.

How do I buy train tickets to and from Guilin?

Book train tickets to and from Guilin on Rail Monsters by entering your travel date, selecting a China Railway service, and completing the online reservation. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel for Guilin services, which helps during Chinese New Year, National Day Golden Week, and school holiday periods. Passenger names and valid ID details must match the booking.

Do high-speed trains serve Guilin?

Yes. Guilin is served by China Railway high-speed trains, mainly G-series and D-series services. Guilin North and Guilin West are the key high-speed stations, while Guilin Railway Station also handles selected services. High-speed trains connect the city with Guangdong, Guizhou, Hunan, and other parts of Guangxi. Conventional trains also operate on some longer-distance and regional routes.
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