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Changsha to Guilin Train

Normally there are about 20 pairs of trains running daily between these two cities. Among them, nearly 15 pairs are high speed G types which take around 2.5 to 3.5 hours. The other 5 or so pairs are normal types taking around 5 to 7.5 hours. In addition, there is an extra pair of normal type running every other day.

Usually rail service is the most frequently used way for a travel between the two cities, since no direct flight is available. Long-distances buses are also running for this route, but consuming much longer time.

Changsha - Guilin High Speed Trains

Basic Facts:

Duration: 2.5 - 3.5 hours

Running Distance: 519 kilometers (322 miles)

Top Speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)

Operated at: Changsha South Railway Station, Guilin North Railway Station

Changsha to Guilin High Speed Train Schedule:

(Last Update on Sep 6, 2022)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G535	07:04 - 10:20	3h16m
G431	08:48 - 12:04	3h16m
G421	14:55 - 18:01	3h6m

Around 15 depatures in total: departure time from 06:54 to 16:55; duration from 2H38M to 3H22M.
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Guilin to Changsha Bullet Train Timetable:

(Last Update on Sep 6, 2022)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G436	08:20 - 11:40	3h20m
G536	10:43 - 14:06	3h23m
G538	18:03 - 21:35	3h32m
G540	19:24 - 23:27	4h3m

Around 15 depatures in total: departure time from 08:17 to 18:07; duration from 2H42M to 3H39M.
See more Guilin Schedule

Note: The timetable listed above is for reference only. You can search for the real-time schedule by the tool on page top.

Ticket Price

(Last Update on Sep 6, 2022)

Business Class Seat	VIP Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 565.5 - 573 USD 89 - 90	CNY 340 USD 54	CNY 295 - 299 USD 46 - 47	CNY 184.5 - 187 USD 29

Stopovers along the way: Xing'an North, Quanzhou [Guangxi] South, Dong'an East, Yongzhou, Qiyang, Qidong, Hengyang East, Hengshan West, Zhuzhou West.

Normal Trains

Changsha to Guilin Train

(Last Update on Sep 6, 2022)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
Z5	06:24 - 11:25	5h1m
Z335	10:54 - 16:09	5h15m
Z285	11:24 - 16:15	4h51m
K157	14:31 - 21:30	6h59m

Around 5 depatures in total: departure time from 05:27 to 14:31; duration from 4H52M to 7H22M.

Guilin to Changsha Train

(Last Update on Sep 6, 2022)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K158	04:30 - 10:54	6h24m
Z336	14:03 - 19:20	5h17m
Z6	14:39 - 19:33	4h54m
Z286	21:22 - 02:41+	5h19m

Around 5 depatures in total: departure time from 04:18 to 21:28; duration from 4H56M to 7H24M.

Note: The timetable listed above is for reference only. You can search for the real-time schedule by the tool on page top.

Ticket Fare

(Last Update on Sep 6, 2022)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 214 - 236 USD 34 - 37	CNY 142 - 153.5 USD 22 - 24	CNY 75 USD 12

All the normal rides run between Changsha Railway Station and Guilin North Railway Station. Among them, Z type is the fastest with fewer stop-bys along the way. If the time fits, the few pairs of Z type rides can be good options. Also, overnight sleeper trains K458 and K158 maybe good option as well since they save hotel cost and daytime for visiting.

Major Rail Lines from Changsha to:

Major Rail Lines from Guilin to:

- Last updated on Jan. 16, 2023 -

Questions & Answers on Changsha to Guilin Train

Asked by Kristina from RUSSIA | Sep. 24, 2019 00:46

Is there metro service at early morning for us to catch train at 7:10am at Changsha South?

We are staying near Xiangjiang Street station, thank you.

Answers (1)

Answered by Dandre | Sep. 24, 2019 20:39

Do you refer to Mid-Xiangjiang Road? I think the earliest metro line 2 at 6:30am, it is too later for 7:10am train. You would need taxi.

Asked by Abbey from GERMANY | Apr. 15, 2019 04:10

The railway station to Zen Tea House Seven Stars Park

What is the most convenient way to go to the hostel? Is there direct bus?

Answers (1)

Answered by Orietta from GERMANY | Apr. 16, 2019 02:23

Which railway station do you refer to? The main station? If from main station, it is not far in distance. You may consider to take bus No. 100 to Chuanshanqiao and then walk around 1km to north distance to the hostel. Or if you can find a taxi, it is even more convenient.

If for North Station, it is a little bit far. You can take bus No. 32 to Huaniaoshichang (he 9th stop) and then change to bus No. 204 at same station to Exit-Entry Administration Division (the 6th stop). The hostel is just 100m away.

Asked by Selene from ITALY | Feb. 25, 2019 07:30

Reservation in advance

Hi, is it advisable to buy the tickets for the bullet train in advance? Or is it ok to purchase them on the same day of the journey?

Answers (1)

Answered by Charles | Feb. 25, 2019 17:12

If you are very flexible with travel time, it should be fine to buy it on the same day of the trip. If you do need a ticket at appoint time, it would be safer to buy it in advance.

Asked by Tasha from RUSSIA | Oct. 29, 2018 01:38

How to transfer from Changsha to Changsha South and how long will it takes?

My first trip from Guilin stops at Changsha South at 5pm and can I catch the next one to Zhangjiajie at 6:38pm?

Answers (1)

Answered by Ryan from UNITED KINGDOM | Oct. 29, 2018 23:46

Yes, the time should be OK. You can take metro line 2 directly for this transfer which takes around 30min on the way. As long as you collect the paper tickets for both trips in advance together, the time would be enough for you to make the transfer.