There are 5 ways to get from Qingdao to Guilin by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)plane TAO - KWL
5h 41m¥729–3,402Train via Zhengzhou East
- Take the train from Qingdao to Zhengzhou Easttrain Qingdao
- Take the train from Zhengzhou East to Guilintrain Beijing West
11h 57m¥912–1,236Drive 1,800.3 km
- Drive from Qingdao to Guilincar 1,800.3 km
18h 44m¥1,515–2,189Train
- Take the train from Qingdao to Hengyang Easttrain Qingdao
- Take the train from Hengyang East to Guilin Northtrain Zhengzhou East / ...
15h 2m¥1,002–1,126Train #2
- Take the train from Qingdao to Changsha Southtrain Qingdao
- Take the train from Changsha Station to Guilin Northtrain Beijing West
17h 21m¥879–1,060
Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Qingdao to Guilin is to train which costs ¥850 - ¥1100 and takes 17h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Qingdao to Guilin is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs ¥700 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct train from Qingdao to Guilin. However, there are services departing from Wusi Plaza and arriving at Guilin via Qingdao and Zhengzhou East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between Qingdao and Guilin is 1637 km. The road distance is 1800.3 km.
The best way to get from Qingdao to Guilin without a car is to train via Zhengzhou East which takes 11h 57m and costs ¥900 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Qingdao to Guilin, including transfers.
Qingdao to Guilin train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Qingdao station.
The best way to get from Qingdao to Guilin is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs ¥700 - ¥3400. Alternatively, you can train via Zhengzhou East, which costs ¥900 - ¥1300 and takes 11h 57m.
Qingdao to Guilin train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Zhengzhou East station.
Yes, the driving distance between Qingdao to Guilin is 1800 km. It takes approximately 18h 44m to drive from Qingdao to Guilin.
What companies run services between Qingdao, China and Guilin, China?
Air Guilin and Shandong Airlines fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Wusi Plaza to Guilin via Qingdao Station, Qingdao, and Zhengzhou East in around 11h 57m.
- Website
- airguilin.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,300
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport via Nanjing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,100
Train from Qingdao to Zhengzhou East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥340–370
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥560–610
- Business Class Seat
- ¥800–1,200
Train from Zhengzhou East to Guilin
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥570–630
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–2,000
Train from Qingdao to Hengyang East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥850–950
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,400–1,600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,000–3,000
Train from Hengyang East to Guilin North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–500
Train from Qingdao to Changsha South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,900–2,700
Train from Changsha Station to Guilin North
- Hard Seat
- ¥75–110
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥135–145
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥210–310
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