Chengdu-Guilin rail route is a good connection between the pandas' hometown of Chengdu and the karst landscape in Guilin. There are 16 pairs of high-speed trains operating between Chengdu and Guilin every day.
You can choose to book a train journey whenever you want to depart, whether it's in the morning, at noon, or in the evening. All the high-speed trains to Guilin depart from Chengdu East Railway Station.
Quick Facts
- Distance: 1,117 kilometers (694 miles)
- Terminals: Chengdu East Railway Station, Guilin Railway Station, Guilin North Railway Station, Guilin West Railway Station
- Duration: 5-8 hours
- Main stops: Chengdu, Leshan, Guiyang, Guilin
Chengdu to Guilin High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 13th, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G3705 | 08:16 | 13:16 | 5h |
| D1805 | 09:42 | 15:52 | 6h 10m |
| G2963 | 10:42 | 15:39 | 4h 57m |
| G3739 | 12:05 | 18:05 | 6h |
| G1517 | 14:21 | 21:11 | 6h 50m |
Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. The timetable is just for your reference.
If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.
Guilin to Chengdu High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 13th, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1518 | 09:47 | 16:41 | 6h 54m |
| D1808 | 12:18 | 19:14 | 6h 56m |
| D1812 | 13:32 | 20:06 | 6h 34m |
| G3704 | 14:54 | 20:52 | 5h 58m |
| G3708 | 16:06 | 21:30 | 5h 24m |
Check out Chengdu train schedules and Guilin train schedules.
Chengdu to Guilin High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
You can buy tickets for first class and second class on these trains but there is no business class.
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| US$178 (CNY1,275) | US$97 (CNY670) | US$61 (CNY418) |
How to Get to Guilin West Railway Station
There are three railway stations in Guilin: Guilin Railway Station, Guilin North Railway Station, and Guilin West Railway Station.
Guilin West Railway StationFor the Chengdu–Guilin high-speed train route, most of the trains go to/from Guilin West Railway Station. Among the stations, Guilin West Railway Station is the farthest one from Guilin center city. Please read the information and the transportation details below:
- Chinese: 桂林西站
- Name on the train tickets: 桂林西, Guilinxi
- Address: Dingjiang Zhen, Lingchuang County，Guilin City, 桂林市灵川县定江镇
- Location: about 10 kilometers (6 miles) north of the city center and Guilin Railway Station
Two public buses run from Guilin West Railway Station:
- Bus 303 runs from Guilin West Railway Station to Guilin North Railway Station where you can transfer to other areas in Guilin city. The bus operates between 10:00 and 21:30.
- Bus 22 runs from Guilin West Railway Station to Guilin city center. It operates between 09:00 and 17:30.