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Guilin-Hangzhou Trains

Guilin-Hangzhou Trains

Written by FabioUpdated May. 11, 2023

The Guilin-Hangzhou train route is very popular with both foreign travelers and Chinese tourists.

Seven pairs of trains operate daily on this route. Four pairs of them are G category high-speed trains. The shortest journey duration is 7 hours 46 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

Guilin to Hangzhou High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 11th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
G1546 10:13 20:10 9h 57m
G1502 12:01 20:04 8h 3m
G1504 12:24 20:40 8h 16m
G1506 13:31 21:43 8h 12m
  • 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 May 11th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
G1544 07:19 16:26 9h 7m
G1505 09:16 17:15 7h 59m
G1503 09:58 17:50 7h 52m
G1501 11:01 18:47 7h 46m

Guilin to Hangzhou High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Business Class First Class Second Class
US$266 (CNY1,843.5) US$141 (CNY976.5) US$85 (CNY589.5)

Guilin-Hangzhou Normal-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

Guilin to Hangzhou Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 11th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
T382 14:58 09:01 (next day) 18h 3m
T78 15:49 07:42 (next day) 15h 53m
T26 20:00 12:22 (next day) 16h 22m
  • 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 Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 11th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
T77 13:29 04:06 (next day) 14h 37m
T381 18:56 11:36 (next day) 16h 40m
T25 20:09 13:10 (next day) 17h 1m

Guilin to Hangzhou Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
US$67 (CNY464.5) US$43 (CNY296.5) US$25 (CNY173.5)

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
  • Most luxurious
  • 3 seats (2+1)
  • VIP lounge in the station
  • Fully reclining
  • Free meal on some trains
  • Flat-screen TVs
  • Power outlet available
  • Comfortable ride 
  • 4 seats in a row (2+2)  
  • Partially reclining 
  • Foldable table, a pillow, and a footrest
  • Power outlet available
  • The most affordable
  • 5 seats in a row (3+2) 
  • Often crowded
  • Power outlet available

How to Choose Between Train Types and Seat Classes in China

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