Three pairs of trains operate daily on the Guilin-Nanjing route. Two pairs are G category high-speed trains. The shortest duration is 7 hours 41 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 May 11th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1546 | 10:13 | 18:35 | 8h 22m |
| G1504 | 12:24 | 22:11 | 9h 47m |
- 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 May 11th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1503 | 08:28 | 17:50 | 9h 22m |
| G1545 | 08:45 | 16:26 | 7h 41m |
Guilin to Nanjing High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| US$311 (CNY2,151.5) | US$165 (CNY1,141) | US$99 (CNY687) |
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 May 11th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K1558 | 04:00 | 01:08 (next day) | 21h 8m |
- 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 Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on May 11th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K161 | 00:14 | 21:34 | 21h 20m |
| K1557 | 14:36 | 10:11 (next day) | 19h 35m |
Guilin to Nanjing 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, 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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