There are 6 ways to get from Guangdong to Guilin by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Guilin Westtrain Shenzhen North / ...
3h 35m¥154–335Bus
- Take the bus from Guangzhou to Yangshuobus Yangguang
- Take the bus from Yangshuo to Guilin Southbus Yangshuo
6h 33m¥162–340Drive 467 km
- Drive from Guangzhou to Guilincar 467 km
4h 59m¥394–569Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)plane SWA - KWL
2h 14m¥1,315–3,938Train via Zhongshan West
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Zhongshan Westtrain Guangzhou South / ...
- Take the train from Zhongshan West to Guilin Westtrain Guangzhou South-Guiyang North / ...
5h 3m¥174–355Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport
- Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)plane SZX - KWL
6h 57m¥581–3,099
Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guangdong to Guilin is to train which costs ¥150 - ¥340 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Guangdong to Guilin is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs ¥1300 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Guangdong to Guilin. However, there are services departing from Guangzhou and arriving at Guilin South via Yangshuo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Guangdong to Guilin. However, there are services departing from Haizhu Square and arriving at Guilin West via Guangzhou South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Guangdong and Guilin is 461 km. The road distance is 467 km.
The best way to get from Guangdong to Guilin without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥150 - ¥340.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Guangdong to Guilin, including transfers.
Guangdong to Guilin bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Guangzhou station.
Guangdong to Guilin train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Guangzhou South station.
The best way to get from Guangdong to Guilin is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥150 - ¥340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥160 - ¥340 and takes 6h 33m, you could also fly, which costs ¥1300 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Guangdong, China and Guilin, China?
China Railways D-Class operates a train from Guangzhou South station to Guilin West every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥150–330 and the journey takes 2h 11m. China Railways G-Class also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guangzhou to Guilin South via Yangshuo and Yangshuo in around 6h 33m.
- Website
- airguilin.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,800
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport via Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,000
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–5,000
Train from Guangzhou South station to Guilin West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥150–330
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥150–210
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥230–330
Train from Guangzhou South station to Zhongshan West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥100–220
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥150–220
Train from Zhongshan West to Guilin West
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥70–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥90–130
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Guangzhou to Yangshuo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥120–260
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–180
Bus from Yangshuo to Guilin South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥35–80
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥55–80
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Booking & Getting There
Guangdong to Guilin bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Yangshuo station.
Guangdong to Guilin train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Guilin West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guangdong to Guilin is 467 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Guangdong to Guilin.
There are 188+ hotels available in Guilin.