There are 4 ways to get from Golmud to Guilin by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)plane GOQ - KWL
8h 27m¥2,601–4,345Train
cheapest- Take the train from Golmud to Chongqing Westtrain Lhasa
- Take the train from Chongqing West to Guilin Westtrain Chongqing West
26h 38m¥412–1,010Drive 2,401.5 km
- Drive from Golmud to Guilincar 2,401.5 km
25h 1m¥2,026–2,926Train via Zhaoxing
- Take the train from Golmud to Chongqing Westtrain
- Take the train from Chongqing West to Congjiangtrain
- Take the train from Congjiang to Guilin Westtrain
28h 37m¥437–1,030
Golmud to Guilin by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Golmud to Guilin is to train which costs ¥410 - ¥1100 and takes 26h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Golmud to Guilin is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs ¥2600 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct train from Golmud to Guilin. However, there are services departing from Golmud and arriving at Guilin West via Chongqing West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 38m.
The distance between Golmud and Guilin is 1936 km. The road distance is 2401.5 km.
The best way to get from Golmud to Guilin without a car is to train which takes 26h 38m and costs ¥410 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Golmud to Guilin, including transfers.
Golmud to Guilin train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Golmud station.
The best way to get from Golmud to Guilin is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs ¥2600 - ¥4400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥410 - ¥1100 and takes 26h 38m.
Golmud to Guilin train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Chongqing West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Golmud to Guilin is 2401 km. It takes approximately 25h 1m to drive from Golmud to Guilin.
What companies run services between Golmud, China and Guilin, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Beijing Capital, and two other airlines fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Golmud to Guilin West via Chongqing West in around 26h 38m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Golmud Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport via Xining, Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–4,300
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Golmud Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–5,500
- Website
- intl.jdair.net
Flights from Golmud Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–5,500
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Golmud Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–5,500
Train from Golmud to Chongqing West
- Hard Seat
- ¥180–260
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥390–460
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥550–800
Train from Golmud to Chongqing West
- Hard Seat
- ¥180–260
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥390–460
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥550–800
Train from Chongqing West to Guilin West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥340–370
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥560–610
- Business Class Seat
- ¥800–1,200
Train from Chongqing West to Guilin West
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥230–550
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥230–330
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥390–550
Train from Chongqing West to Congjiang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥190–450
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥190–270
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥320–450
Train from Congjiang to Guilin West
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥65–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥65–90
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥80–120
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