There are 4 ways to get from Shantou to Guilin by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)plane SWA - KWL
3h 25m¥1,095–1,610Train via Shenzhen
cheapest- Take the train from Chaoshan to Shenzhen Northtrain Shanghai South / ...
- Take the train from Shenzhen North Station to Guilin Westtrain Hong Kong / ...
6h 40m¥298–648Train
- Take the train from Shantou to Guilin Westtrain Shantou
6h 7m¥470–520Drive 855.6 km
- Drive from Shantou to Guilincar 855.6 km
8h 53m¥728–1,051
Shantou to Guilin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shantou to Guilin is to train via Shenzhen which costs ¥290 - ¥650 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Shantou to Guilin is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shantou and arriving at Guilin West. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Shantou and Guilin is 747 km. The road distance is 855.6 km.
The best way to get from Shantou to Guilin without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs ¥470 - ¥520.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Shantou to Guilin, including transfers.
Shantou to Guilin train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shantou station.
The best way to get from Shantou to Guilin is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥470 - ¥520 and takes 6h 7m.
Shantou to Guilin train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Guilin West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shantou to Guilin is 856 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Shantou to Guilin.
What companies run services between Shantou, China and Guilin, China?
China Eastern Airlines flies from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) once daily. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shantou to Guilin West once daily. Tickets cost ¥470–520 and the journey takes 6h 7m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,400
Train from Shantou to Guilin West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥470–520
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,600
Train from Chaoshan to Shenzhen North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥220–250
- Business Class Seat
- ¥320–450
Train from Shenzhen North Station to Guilin West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥400–440
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–850
Train from Chaoshan to Shenzhen North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥110–230
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥160–230
Train from Shenzhen North Station to Guilin West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥170–400
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥170–250
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥280–400
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