There are 5 ways to get from Dalian to Guilin by plane, train, car, or car ferry
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Fly
best- Fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)plane DLC - KWL
6h 33m¥978–2,495Car ferry, train
cheapest- Take the car ferry 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 36m¥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¥2,285–3,300Train 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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dalian to Guilin is to car ferry and train which costs ¥480 - ¥850 and takes 40h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Dalian to Guilin is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs ¥950 - ¥2500.
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 6h 33m 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 6h 33m and costs ¥950 - ¥2500. 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, China Eastern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) 4 times a day. 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 Guilin Liangjiang International Airport via Nanjing
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- ¥900–5,500
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport via Hefei
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–5,500
- Website
- airguilin.com
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport via Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,500
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport via Jining
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,400
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport via Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–3,900
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 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 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
Train from Hengyang to Guilin North
- Hard Seat
- ¥60–90
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥95–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥170–250
- 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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