Guangzhou → Guilin
2026-10-21 · live availability
Every departure still bookable for 2026-10-21 is listed below — the first leaves Guangzhou at 20:29 and the last at 20:57. The quickest takes 2h 13m. Travelling a day earlier or later? Change the date and the timetable refreshes.
Fares start at $30 per passenger and reach $34 for the top class, service fee included. Every row shows the class that fare buys.
At a glance
- Journey time
- 2h 13m – 2h 24m
- Trains per day
- 2
- First / last departure
- 20:29 / 20:57
- Departure stations
- Guangzhou South (广州南)
- Arrival stations
- Guilin North (桂林北)
- Fares from
- $30 (second class)
Guiyang–Guangzhou high-speed railway
Two and a half hours from the Pearl River delta into the karst.
Trains run north-west from Guangzhou South, arriving at Guilin North or Guilin West. Both are outside the old centre; Guilin North is the more common arrival for these services.
- Yangshuo has its own station on the same line — if the karst scenery is the point of the trip, check whether a direct train stops there.
- Guangzhou South is a long way from the city centre; allow an hour on the metro from downtown.
Train Schedules
| Train | Departure time | Arrival | Shortest | From → To | from | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3748 | 20:29 | 22:53 | 02:24 | Guangzhou South → Guilin North | $89 | Business Class |
| D1900 | 20:57 | 23:10 | 02:13 | Guangzhou South → Guilin North | $46 | First Class |
Train letters on this date: G, D. What the letters mean →
Which station do you leave from?
Big Chinese cities have several stations, miles apart. The station on your ticket is the one you need — the city name alone is not enough.
FAQ
How long does the train from Guangzhou to Guilin take?
The fastest service on this date takes 2h 13m. Slower trains on the same route take longer — the timetable above lists the actual duration for every departure, so sort by journey time if speed matters more than the hour you leave.
How much is a train ticket from Guangzhou to Guilin?
Second-class fares start at about $30 per passenger including our service fee. Second class is the standard choice; first class and business class cost more and buy wider seats, not a faster train. The quote page always shows the underlying local fare and our fee as separate lines.
Which station in Guangzhou does the train leave from?
On this date, departures leave from Guangzhou South. Large Chinese cities have more than one station and they are not within walking distance of each other, so check the station printed on your ticket rather than the city name.
Do I need to print a ticket?
No. Chinese railway tickets are issued against your passport, not a piece of paper. Carry the same passport you booked with, and staff will scan it at the gate. Keep the booking confirmation on your phone in case a conductor asks which seat is yours.
How far in advance can I book?
Chinese tickets are released about two weeks before departure, and this page only shows dates inside that window. Popular dates and holiday periods sell out early, so book as soon as your travel date appears.
Which class should I book?
Second class is the default on high-speed trains and is comparable to a short-haul airline seat. First and business class add space and recline for a premium. On overnight trains the choice matters more: a hard sleeper is a real bed, a hard seat is not. Our guide to seats and sleepers explains what each one actually looks like.