There are 6 ways to get from Dalian to Guilin by plane, train, car, or car ferry
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Fly to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
best- Fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)plane DLC - KWL
7h 18m¥828–3,695Car ferry, train
cheapest- Take the carferry from Dalian Harbour to Yantai Portcarferry
- Take the train from Yantai to Zhuzhoutrain
- Take the train from Zhuzhou to Hengyangtrain
- Take the train from Hengyang to Guilin Northtrain
40h 35m¥483–850Train
- Take the train from Dalian North Station to Jinzhou Southtrain
- Take the train from Jinzhou South to Changsha Southtrain
- Take the train from Changsha South to Guilin Northtrain
18h 45m¥1,283–1,434Drive 2,687.1 km
- Drive from Dalian to Guilincar 2,687.1 km
27h 13m¥2,259–3,262Fly to Liuzhou Bailian Airport, train
- Fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Liuzhou Bailian Airport (LZH)plane DLC - LZH
- Take the train from Liuzhou to Guilin Northtrain
9h 44m¥1,066–3,267Train via Jinan
- Take the train from Dalian North Station to Jinan Westtrain Dalian North / ...
- Take the train from Jinan West to Guilin Northtrain Jinan
19h 58m¥1,323–1,505
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dalian to Guilin is to car ferry and train which costs ¥480 - ¥850 and takes 40h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Dalian to Guilin is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs ¥800 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct train from Dalian to Guilin. However, there are services departing from Zhongchang Street and arriving at Guilin North via Dalian North Station, Jinzhou South and Changsha South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.
The distance between Dalian and Guilin is 1914 km. The road distance is 2687.1 km.
The best way to get from Dalian to Guilin without a car is to train which takes 18h 45m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1500.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Dalian to Guilin, including transfers.
Dalian to Guilin train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Dalian North Station.
The best way to get from Dalian to Guilin is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs ¥800 - ¥3700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1500 and takes 18h 45m.
Dalian to Guilin train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Jinzhou South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dalian to Guilin is 2687 km. It takes approximately 27h 13m to drive from Dalian to Guilin.
What companies run services between Dalian, China and Guilin, China?
Shandong Airlines and Air Guilin fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Zhongchang Street to Guilin North via Dalian North, Dalian North Station, Jinzhou South, and Changsha South in around 18h 45m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Liuzhou Bailian Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–6,000
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Liuzhou Bailian Airport via Nanjing
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,100
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport via Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,300
- Website
- airguilin.com
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,600
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Liuzhou Bailian Airport via Hangzhou Xiaoshan
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,800
- Website
- ceair.com
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Liuzhou Bailian Airport via Hefei
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- airjiangxi.com
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Liuzhou Bailian Airport via Zhengzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–4,100
Train from Dalian North Station to Jinzhou South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥170–190
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥280–310
- Business Class Seat
- ¥400–600
Train from Jinzhou South to Changsha South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥900–1,000
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,500–1,700
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,200–3,200
Train from Changsha South to Guilin North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥210–240
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥350–390
- Business Class Seat
- ¥500–750
Train from Liuzhou to Guilin North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–135
- Business Class Seat
- ¥170–250
Train from Dalian North Station to Jinan West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥500–540
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,700
Train from Jinan West to Guilin North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥850–950
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,400–1,600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,100–3,000
Train from Liuzhou to Guilin North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥70–140
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥95–140
Train from Liuzhou to Guilin North
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥55–85
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥130–190
Train from Hengyang to Guilin North
- Hard Seat
- ¥60–90
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥95–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥170–250
Train from Yantai to Zhuzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥180–240
- Hard sleeper
- ¥320–440
- Soft sleeper
- ¥500–700
Train from Zhuzhou to Hengyang
- Hard Seat
- ¥23–35
- Hard sleeper
- ¥50–70
- Soft sleeper
- ¥85–110
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Car ferry from Dalian Harbour to Yantai Port
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥220
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
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