The Guilin–Hangzhou train route is very popular with both foreign travelers and Chinese tourists.
Seven pairs of trains operate daily on this route. Three pairs of them are G category high-speed trains. The shortest journey duration is 7 hours 51 minutes on train G1501 from Hangzhou East Railway Station to Guilin North Railway Station. The second-class seats cost 589.5 CNY (85 USD) per ticket.
Guilin–Hangzhou High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: 1,473 kilometers (915 miles)
- Terminals: Guilin North Railway Station, Hangzhou East Railway Station
- Duration: 8 hours
- Main stops: Guilin, Changsha, Nanchang, Hangzhou
Guilin to Hangzhou High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1502 | 11:52 | 20:05 | 8 h 13 min |
| G1504 | 12:36 | 20:39 | 8 h 3 min |
| G1506 | 13:36 | 21:44 | 8 h 8 min |
- Please note: 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.
Hangzhou to Guilin High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1505 | 09:19 | 17:17 | 7 h 58 min |
| G1503 | 09:59 | 17:57 | 7 h 58 min |
| G1501 | 11:03 | 18:54 | 7 h 51 min |
Guilin to Hangzhou High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| ¥1,843.5 ($264) | ¥976.5 ($140) | ¥589.5 ($85) |
Guilin–Hangzhou Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Guilin North Railway Station, Hangzhou East Railway Station
- Duration: 16–20 hours
- Main stops: Guilin, Hangzhou
Guilin to Hangzhou Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K150 | 07:54 | 04:08+1 | 20 h 14 min |
| T382 | 15:07 | 09:19+1 | 18 h 12 min |
| T78 | 15:59 | 07:52+1 | 15 h 53 min |
| T26 | 19:41 | 12:43+1 | 17 h 2 min |
- Please note: The timetable is just for your reference.
- “+1” means you will arrive on the second day.
- 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.
Hangzhou to Guilin Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K149 | 10:44 | 04:38+1 | 17 h 54 min |
| T77 | 13:19 | 04:13+1 | 14 h 54 min |
| T381 | 18:50 | 11:58+1 | 17 h 8 min |
| T25 | 20:01 | 13:13+1 | 17 h 12 min |
Guilin to Hangzhou Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| ¥525 ($75) | ¥336 ($48) | ¥177.5 ($26) |
Seat Types on G Trains
As you can see from the train schedule tables above, the journey on this route takes over 7 hours on G trains. It is very important to have a comfortable journey when traveling by train. There are three types of seats on G trains:
1. Business class is the highest class available on high-speed trains. It is the most expensive class but also the most comfortable, especially for long train journeys.
First class is comfortable and offers more space than second class.
Second class is the most economical and the facilities are better than those on normal-speed trains.
Spend a minute to read the differences below:
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
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