Six pairs of trains operate daily on the Guilin–Nanjing route. Three pairs are G category high-speed trains. The shortest duration is 7 hours 46 minutes on train G1545 from Nanjing South Railway Station to Guilin North Railway Station.
Guilin–Nanjing High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: 1,691 kilometers (1,051 miles)
- Terminals: Guilin North Railway Station, Nanjing South Railway Station
- Duration: 7–10 hours
- Main stops: Guilin, Changsha, Hangzhou, Nanjing
Guilin to Nanjing 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 12 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.
Nanjing to Guilin High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1505 | 07:20 | 17:17 | 9 h 57 min |
| G1503 | 08:31 | 17:57 | 9 h 26 min |
| G1545 | 08:43 | 16:29 | 7 h 46 min |
Guilin to Nanjing High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| ¥1,685–2,151.5 ($241–308) | ¥876.5–1,141 ($126–163) | ¥548–687 ($79–99) |
Guilin–Nanjing Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Guilin North Railway Station, Nanjing East Railway Station
- Duration: 20–22 hours
- Main stops: Guilin, Nanjing
Guilin to Nanjing Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K1558 | 03:50 | 01:10+1 | 21 h 20 min |
| K162 | 16:15 | 14:40+1 | 22 h 25 min |
| K1192 | 21:18 | 18:30+1 | 21 h 12 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.
Nanjing to Guilin Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K161 | 00:14 | 20:53 | 20 h 39 min |
| K1557 | 14:36 | 10:53+1 | 20 h 17 min |
| K1191 | 19:41 | 16:06+1 | 20 h 25 min |
Guilin to Nanjing Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| ¥511 ($73) | ¥329 ($47) | ¥173.5 ($25) |
Seat Types on G Trains
As you can see from the train schedule tables above, it takes more than 7 hours to travel on this route using a G train. It is very important to have a comfortable journey when traveling by train. There are three types of seats on G trains:
- Business class is the highest class on a high-speed train. It is the most expensive class but also the most comfortable, especially for such a long train journey.
- First class is comfortable and offers more space than second class.
- Second class is the most economical and the facilities are better than those offered on normal-speed trains.
Spend a minute to read the differences below:
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
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For further reading:
How to Choose Between Train Types and Seat Classes in China
Travel by Airplane
The fastest way to travel from Guilin to Nanjing is to take a flight, which takes about 2 hours. It costs 180 USD per ticket for economy class.
More than five pairs of flights are available from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport on a daily basis. Flights that depart later than 22:00 are the most economical as they are usually discounted, costing about 76 USD per ticket.
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