There are 5 ways to get from Nanjing to Guilin by plane, train, or car
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Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport
best- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)plane NKG - KWL
4h 39m¥934–2,303Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nanjing South to Guilin Northtrain Hangzhou West
9h 7m¥584–645Drive 1,311.9 km
- Drive from Nanjing to Guilincar 1,311.9 km
13h 17m¥1,107–1,598Train to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport, fly
- Take the train from Nanjing to Jiangdutrain
- Fly from Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)plane YTY - KWL
5h 19m¥843–2,674Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Nanjing to Wuxitrain
- Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)plane WUX - KWL
5h 24m¥1,107–2,834
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanjing to Guilin is to train which costs ¥550 - ¥650 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Nanjing to Guilin is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs ¥900 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct train from Nanjing to Guilin. However, there are services departing from Gulou and arriving at Guilin North via Nanjing South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
The distance between Nanjing and Guilin is 1206 km. The road distance is 1311.9 km.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Guilin without a car is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs ¥550 - ¥650.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Nanjing to Guilin, including transfers.
Nanjing to Guilin train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Nanjing South station.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Guilin is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs ¥900 - ¥2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥550 - ¥650 and takes 9h 7m.
Nanjing to Guilin train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Guilin North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanjing to Guilin is 1312 km. It takes approximately 13h 17m to drive from Nanjing to Guilin.
What companies run services between Nanjing, China and Guilin, China?
Juneyao Airlines, Shandong Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Nanjing South to Guilin North once daily. Tickets cost ¥580–640 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–2,200
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,600
Train from Nanjing South to Guilin North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥580–640
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,400–2,000
Train from Nanjing to Jiangdu
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥58–63
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥90–105
- Business Class Seat
- ¥130–190
Train from Nanjing to Wuxi
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥80–90
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥130–140
- Business Class Seat
- ¥180–260
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