There are 4 ways to get from Guilin to Shantou by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)plane KWL - SWA
3h 19m¥1,399–4,313Train via Guangzhou South station
cheapest- Take the train from Guilin West to Guangzhou South stationtrain Guiyang North / ...
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Chaoshantrain Guangzhou South / ...
6h 37m¥348–542Train
- Take the train from Guilin West to Shantoutrain Kunming South
6h 18m¥410–450Drive 856.3 km
- Drive from Guilin to Shantoucar 856.3 km
8h 52m¥721–1,041
Guilin to Shantou by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guilin to Shantou is to train via Guangzhou South station which costs ¥340 - ¥550 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Guilin to Shantou is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥1400 - ¥4400.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Guilin West and arriving at Shantou. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Guilin and Shantou is 749 km. The road distance is 856.3 km.
The best way to get from Guilin to Shantou without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs ¥410 - ¥450.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Guilin to Shantou, including transfers.
Guilin to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Guilin West station.
The best way to get from Guilin to Shantou is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥1400 - ¥4400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥410 - ¥450 and takes 6h 18m.
Guilin to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shantou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guilin to Shantou is 856 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Guilin to Shantou.
What companies run services between Guilin, China and Shantou, China?
China Eastern Airlines flies from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) twice daily. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Guilin West to Shantou once daily. Tickets cost ¥410–450 and the journey takes 6h 18m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,200
Train from Guilin West to Shantou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥410–450
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥650–750
- Business Class Seat
- ¥950–1,400
Train from Guilin West to Guangzhou South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥190–220
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥320–360
- Business Class Seat
- ¥470–700
Train from Guangzhou South station to Chaoshan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥180–200
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥300–330
- Business Class Seat
- ¥430–600
Train from Guilin West to Guangzhou South station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥150–330
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥150–210
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥230–330
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