Guilin to Guangzhou by High-Speed Train
Fastest 2h 35m · from ¥181 second class · 73 daily trains · Train 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 Guangzhou corridor is 500 km of G/D-class high-speed rail. Trains run from Guilin West Railway Station to Guangzhou South Railway Station, with the fastest service taking 2h 35m and the longest about 3h 30m. Second-class seats start at ¥181 – ¥218. Train is faster door-to-door; the karst scenery near Guilin is a bonus.
Quick facts
- Distance
- 500 km
- Train types
- G, D
- Duration
- 2h 35m – 3h 30mtypical mainline services
- Daily departures
- 73 trains
- Service window
- 06:37 → 20:57
- Second class
- ¥181 – ¥218
- First class
- ¥290 – ¥350
- Business class
- ¥559 – ¥683
- Scenery
- ★★★★★our editorial rating
Train vs flight
| Metric | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest | 2h 35m | 1h 10m |
| Door-to-door | ~3h 35m | 4h 10m |
| Price | ¥181 – ¥218 | ¥400 – ¥1000 |
Editor: Train is faster door-to-door; the karst scenery near Guilin is a bonus.
Stations
- Departing fromGuilin West Railway StationGuilin · G/D-class · ~35 min to city centre
Handles the Guiyang–Guangzhou HSR and other cross-province routes. Near Liangjiang Airport in Lingui District. No metro; taxi (~¥60) or shuttle bus to downtown.
- Arriving atGuangzhou South Railway StationGuangzhou · G/D/C-class · ~40 min to city centre
Main HSR hub for the Pearl River Delta. Connects to Hong Kong West Kowloon in ~50 min.
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 → Guangzhou on Trip.com →
- Compare the two: read 12306 vs Trip.com →
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the Guilin to Guangzhou train?
- The fastest high-speed train covers the 500 km in 2h 35m, with most services in the 2h 35m–3h 30m range. Trains are G/D-class.
- How much is a Guilin to Guangzhou train ticket?
- Second class is ¥181 – ¥218, first class ¥290 – ¥350, business class ¥559 – ¥683. Fares are dynamically priced — peak departures trend to the high end of each band.
- How many trains run from Guilin to Guangzhou each day?
- About 73 trains a day each way, with the first around 06:37 and the last around 20:57.
- Is the train or the flight better for Guilin to Guangzhou?
- Train is faster door-to-door; the karst scenery near Guilin is a bonus. Door-to-door the train is ~3h 35m vs ~4h 10m flying.
- How do I book Guilin to Guangzhou 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.
Related routes
Other trips to Guangzhou
- Shanghai → Guangzhou · 6h 45m
- Beijing → Guangzhou · 8h
Or explore the full interactive HSR map with all 24 cities and 36 corridors.