Guangzhou to Guilin by Train
430 km • 2h7min-2h46m • Gateway to Karst
Distance
430 km
Fastest Train
2h 7min
Daily G-trains
10
Ticket Price
¥140-230
Best For
Karst Mountains, Li River
Stations
🚉 Guangzhou
- Guangzhou South (广州南)All G-trains to Guilin
🚉 Guilin
- Guilin North (桂林北)High-speed station
- Guilin (桂林站)City center, some K-trains
- Guilin West (桂林西)Limited trains
Train Options
G-train (High-speed) ⭐
Best ChoiceDuration: 2h7min-2h46m
Frequency: Every 1-2 hours
Daily trains: 10
Fastest: G3746 (2h7min)
Business: ¥430-480
First class: ¥230-260
Second class: ¥140-160
D-train (Bullet)
Duration: 2h30m-3h • Second: ¥120-140
Popular Trains
| Train | Depart | Arrive | Duration | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3746 | 20:16 | 22:23 | 2h07m | Fastest |
| G2232 | 18:10 | 20:20 | 2h10m | Evening |
| G3748 | 20:29 | 22:43 | 2h14m | Night |
| G2246 | 17:50 | 20:09 | 2h19m | Afternoon |
Top Attractions
- Li River Cruise (漓江游船) (4h) Guilin→Yangshuo, karst scenery¥200-400
- Elephant Trunk Hill (象鼻山) (1h) Guilin symbolFree
- Reed Flute Cave (芦笛岩) (1-2h) Limestone cave, lights¥90
- Seven Star Park (七星公园) (2h) Largest park, pandas¥60
- Two Rivers and Four Lakes (1-2h) Night cruise recommendedFree
Yangshuo Extension
Distance: 65 km from Guilin
Transport: Bus 1h, or Li River cruise 4h
Highlights: West Street (西街), Moon Hill (月亮山), Bamboo Rafting (遇龙河竹筏)
💡 Stay in Yangshuo for better scenery and nightlife
Practical Tips
Best route: Guangzhou South → Guilin North
Booking: Book ahead for weekends and holidays
Season: Best April-October, avoid rainy June
Yangshuo: Take Li River cruise to Yangshuo, stay overnight
Food: Try Guilin rice noodles (桂林米粉) for breakfast