There are 2 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Guilin by plane or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
best- Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)plane BKI - KWL
8h 55m¥1,212–3,334Fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane BKI - CAN
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Guilin Westtrain
8h 1m¥797–2,788
Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Guilin is to fly and train which costs ¥750 - ¥2800 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Guilin is to fly and train which takes 8h 1m and costs ¥750 - ¥2800.
The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Guilin is 2278 km.
It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Kota Kinabalu to Guilin, including transfers.
There are 189+ hotels available in Guilin.
What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Guilin, China?
Shanghai Airlines, AirAsia, and five other airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) 3 times a day.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,400
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–1,300
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport via Tawau
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥600–1,300
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, Best ways to travel around Australia, and 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.