Guilin to Beijing by High-Speed Train
Fastest 10h · from ¥649 second class · 3 daily trains · Flight wins vs flight
By China for Travelers · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-05-30 · Verified against 12306 on 2026-04-30
The Guilin to Beijing corridor is 2,100 km of G-class high-speed rail. Trains run from Guilin North Railway Station to Beijing West Railway Station, with the fastest service taking 10h and the longest about 13h. Second-class seats start at ¥649 – ¥952. A 10+ hour train ride to Guilin is scenic but unjustifiable vs a 3-hour flight unless you hate flying.
Quick facts
- Distance
- 2,100 km
- Train types
- G
- Duration
- 10h – 13htypical mainline services
- Daily departures
- 3 trains
- Service window
- 09:00 → 20:27
- Second class
- ¥649 – ¥952
- First class
- ¥1518 – ¥1522
- Business class
- ¥2764 – ¥2969
- Scenery
- ★★★★★our editorial rating
Train vs flight
| Metric | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest | 10h | 3h |
| Door-to-door | ~11h | 6h |
| Price | ¥649 – ¥952 | ¥700 – ¥1500 |
Editor: A 10+ hour train ride to Guilin is scenic but unjustifiable vs a 3-hour flight unless you hate flying.
Stations
- Departing fromGuilin North Railway StationGuilin · G/D-class · ~20 min to city centre
No metro; take bus 100 or taxi (~¥25) to downtown. For Yangshuo, use Yangshuo HSR station (~30 min south).
- Arriving atBeijing West Railway StationBeijing · G/D-class · ~30 min to city centre
Largest station in Beijing; main gateway to southwest/south China. Budget 45 min from metro to platform.
How to book
Two paths for foreign travelers — either the official Chinese system at face price, or a Western OTA for an English-first checkout with a small markup.
- 12306 (official): face price, no booking fee. Requires a passport-bound account. Step-by-step 12306 walkthrough →
- Trip.com: English UI, foreign cards work, small markup. Best when 12306 frustrates you. Search Guilin → Beijing on Trip.com →
- Compare the two: read 12306 vs Trip.com →
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the Guilin to Beijing train?
- The fastest high-speed train covers the 2,100 km in 10h, with most services in the 10h–13h range. Trains are G-class.
- How much is a Guilin to Beijing train ticket?
- Second class is ¥649 – ¥952, first class ¥1518 – ¥1522, business class ¥2764 – ¥2969. Fares are dynamically priced — peak departures trend to the high end of each band.
- How many trains run from Guilin to Beijing each day?
- About 3 trains a day each way, with the first around 09:00 and the last around 20:27.
- Is the train or the flight better for Guilin to Beijing?
- A 10+ hour train ride to Guilin is scenic but unjustifiable vs a 3-hour flight unless you hate flying. Door-to-door the train is ~11h vs ~6h flying.
- How do I book Guilin to Beijing tickets with a foreign passport?
- Two ways: the official 12306 English app (face price, passport-bound account, no booking fee) or Trip.com (English UI, foreign cards accepted, small markup). Tickets open exactly 15 days before departure.