Hong Kong → Guilin
2026-10-25 · scheduled timetable
Scheduled timetable for Hong Kong → Guilin: 3 departures a day, first at 10:02, last at 11:52. Times follow the official timetable as of 2026-10-25 — fares and live seat availability are confirmed when you search. The quickest takes 3h 02m.
At a glance
- Journey time
- 3h 02m – 3h 16m
- Trains per day
- 3
- First / last departure
- 10:02 / 11:52
- Departure stations
- Hong Kong West Kowloon (香港西九龙)
- Arrival stations
- Guilin West (桂林西)
Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong high-speed railway, continuing west on the Guiyang–Guangzhou line
About three hours to Guilin North — but every direct train leaves before noon.
G918, G908 and G906 leave West Kowloon at 10:02, 11:14 and 11:52 and reach Guilin North in roughly three hours; G908 is quickest at 3h02. All three run in the late morning, so a lunchtime arrival in Hong Kong leaves no direct option that day and you would go via Shenzhen or Guangzhou instead.
- The last direct departure is 11:52. Plan your flight or border crossing around that, not around the city.
- Guilin North is north of the city. Yangshuo is a further 1.5 hours by road, and the Li River cruises leave from Zhujiang Pier, not from the station.
Train Schedules
| Train | Departure time | Arrival | Shortest | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G918 | 10:02 | 13:18 | 3h 16m | Hong Kong West Kowloon → Guilin West |
| G908 | 11:14 | 14:16 | 3h 02m | Hong Kong West Kowloon → Guilin West |
| G906 | 11:52 | 15:00 | 3h 08m | Hong Kong West Kowloon → Guilin West |
Train letters on this date: G. 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 Hong Kong to Guilin take?
The fastest service on this date takes 3h 02m. 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 Hong Kong to Guilin?
Fares depend on the class you choose. Every quote on the results page shows the fare and our service fee separately.
Which station in Hong Kong does the train leave from?
On this date, departures leave from Hong Kong West Kowloon. 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.
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Timetable and fares read from China Railway and last checked on 2026-10-25. Prices include our service fee in US dollars.