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How to Travel From Guilin to Yangshuo

Guilin - Yangshuo Bus

In the following guide on how to travel from Guilin to Yangshuo, the frequent bus is sure the first choice, which makes it possible to have a 1-day tour between the two places and an in-depth exploration of the karst landscape of south China.

Guilin to Yangshuo Bus Schedule

From Guilin Airport

Direct shuttle buses from Liangjiang Airport to Yangshuo are available. They leave from the Long-distance Bus Station of the airport, which is located in the southeast corner on 1F of the terminal building, close to the Domestic Arrival Lobby. Just buy the tickets and board the bus there.

Route	Airport - Yangshuo
Timetable	10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00 18:00 20:00 08:00 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00 17:30
Ticket Fare	CNY70
Duration	90min

Note: the buses all arrive at Yangshuo Bus Station.

From South Bus Station

Located west of Kaifeng Road and south of West Chadian Road, the South Bus Station operates many express buses to that county.

Route	South Bus Station - Yangshuo
Timetable	07:00-18:00 with an interval of 10-25min
Ticket Fare	CNY25
Duration	90min

Note: the buses all arrive at Yangshuo Bus Station.

From Railway Stations

From the front square of Guilin Railway Station	From North Railway Station
07:20 - 19:30 with the frequency of 15-30 minutes	07:00 - 19:30 with an interval of 15-25min
Duration: From Guilin Railway Station: 90 minutes;	Duration: 120 minutes
Fare: CNY 50	Fare: CNY 35-50

Note: the buses all arrive at Yangshuo West Street, a popular local scenic spot.

Guilin - Yangshuo High Speed Train

Nowadays, getting to Yangshuo from Guilin by train is possible. Three railway stations operate several bullet trains to Yangshuo Railway Station: West Railway Station, North Railway Station and Guilin Railway Station.

Stations	West Railway Station	North Railway Station	Guilin Railway Station
Guilin to Yangshuo	14 trains from 11:41 to 19:25	9 trains from 10:00 to 20:37	13:10, 13:25, 15:33, 20:22
Yangshuo to Guilin	18 trains from 08:38 to 18:53	10 trains from 08:58 to 21:34	08:58, 13:55, 19:10, 20:15
Duration	24 minutes	24 minutes	40 minutes
Ticket Fare	CNY 22-28	CNY 21-28	CNY 28

Note: Yangshuo Railway Station is about 21 miles (33 kilometers) away from Yangshuo West Street. Upon getting to the railway station, catch the official shuttle bus with CNY20/person to the downtown within an hour. Alternatively, take a taxi at a cost of CNY80-100.

Taxi

In general, the cab fare is CNY 330-350 from Liangjiang Airport to Yangshuo. The duration is around 1.5 hours. If one travels from downtown Guilin, it costs CNY 200-250.

Getting Onboard the Cruise Ship

Cruise Ship

Cruise

The best way to enjoy the scenery along Li River is to take a cruise. The cruise trip ends at Yangshuo Shuidongmen Wharf and takes 4 to 5 hours usually. This route contains several main attractions, such as Crown Cave, Nine-horse Mural Hill and Yellow Cloth Shoal. Both Zhujiang Wharf and Mopanshan Wharf have cruises. The departure time is usually from 9:00-10:00 in the morning depending on the passenger flow volume and the water level of Li River.

Wharf	Cruise Type	Fare
Zhujiang Wharf	Luxury Air-conditioned Cruise	CNY338 for Lower Deck CNY358 for Upper Deck
	Luxury Air-conditioned Cruise	CNY338 for Lower Deck CNY358 for Upper Deck
	Super Deluxe Cruise	CNY388
	Super Deluxe Cruise	CNY388
Mopanshan Wharf	Standard Cruise	CNY215 for Lower Deck CNY265 for Upper Deck
Mopanshan Wharf	Standard Cruise	CNY215 for Lower Deck CNY265 for Upper Deck

Notes:

1. The prices above are only for reference, and they may fluctuate in different seasons.
2. Travelers planning to enjoy Li River can book the 3 Star Li River Cruise and 4 Star Li River Cruise tickets online in advance with TravelChinaGuide.

- Last updated on Jan. 28, 2024 by Catherine He -

Questions & Answers on How to Travel From Guilin to Yangshuo

Asked by Samira from ITALY | Jan. 25, 2024 06:13

Yangshuo to Fenghuang

Hello, is there a train from Yangshuo to Guilin NORTH that arrives at 14.00 to catch the train from Guilin NORTH to Fenghuang? How much time in advance do we need to be at the train station?

Answers (3)

Answered by Trace | Jan. 25, 2024 21:53

Currently, there is only one train from Guilin North to Fenghuang, leaving at 14:55. Time is enough if you arrive at Guilin North at 14:00. But hurry up and don't waste a second.

Answered by Samira | Jan. 26, 2024 03:03

Thank you. And from Yangshuo what’s the best solution to get to Guilin north train station? Is there a bus? If yes at what time or how much is a taxi and how long does it take?

Answered by Trace | Jan. 28, 2024 17:18

I prefer the direct fast train.

If by bus, you'd better take those arriving at Guilin North Bus Station, which is within walking distance to the Guilin North Railway Station. It takes about 2 hours on the way, so you need to take those departing before 11:00 at the latest. Ticket fare is CNY50.

Asked by Mark from UK BUT NOW IN CHINA | Jan. 01, 2024 00:25

I can only find afternoon cruises from Guilin to yangshuo for Jan Monday January 8th. Why no morning

I can only find afternoon cruise from Guilin to yangshuo for Monday 8th January? Why? Because I planned a morning cruise - but there aren’t any.

Answers (1)

Answered by Daisy | Jan. 02, 2024 23:40

Well, as I know, the cruises are all morning cruises. Have you made something wrong?

Asked by Lee from SINGAPORE | Oct. 21, 2023 02:32

Yangshou to zhujiang wharf

Hi
Please teach me how to travel from Yangshuo West Hotel location to zhujiang wharf ticket centet

Answers (1)

Answered by Jeremy | Oct. 22, 2023 23:56

If by public transport, it is only possible to take a bus from Yangshuo to Guilin first and then take bus to Zhujiang Wharf. However, it would be very troublesome and it takes a lot of time. The other way is to take a private car or taxi, which has a pretty high cost.

Asked by Phun kia jeow from MALAYSIA | Aug. 28, 2023 22:33

Any bus from guilin north train station to zhujiang pier? Planning for day trip. Return by bus or t.

Answers (1)

Answered by Andy | Aug. 28, 2023 23:03

You can take Bus Line 302 at Zhanqian Road West Station to Sanlidian Square and then transfer to Bus Line 7 to Zhujiang Port. It takes about 1.5 hours for a single journey.

Asked by Vini from INDONESIA | Jun. 23, 2023 09:18

can I purchase the bus ticket from yangshuo to guilin online ?

I plan to visit yangshuo from guilin by li river cruise, and then spend time in yangshuo from afternoon until evening at west street. I plan to go back to guilin in the evening by local bus, because the yangshuo high speed train is far in xingping (one hour from yangshuo city centre). Can I book the bus ticket online in advance? On which website I can book it?

Thank you in advance.

Answers (1)

Answered by Eric | Jun. 25, 2023 01:43

There indeed are some ways to purchase the ticket in advance but they are in Chinese. I think you need a Chinese friend to book it for you; he or she can easily find a website by searching online.