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How to Travel between Shanghai and Guilin

Shanghai to Guilin distance is as long as around 1,600 kilometers (994 miles). The fastest travel way is to take Shanghai – Guilin flight, taking about 2.5 - 3 hours and CNY 800 – 1,200. 2 Shanghai – Guilin high speed trains are also available, and passengers need to spend 8.5 - 9.5 hours and CNY 662.5 for a second class seat. 4 Shanghai – Guilin normal speed trains are also running, taking about 16.5 – 24 hours and CNY 328-343 for hard sleeper.

How to Travel from Shanghai to Guilin

1. Fastest Way: Shanghai to Guilin Flight: 2.5-3h; CNY 800 – 1,200

Number of Flights	5-10
Ticket Price	CNY800 - 1,200
Duration	2.5-3h
Departure time	7:05 - 21:15
Dep. - Arr.	Shanghai Pudong International Airport or Hongqiao International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport

2. Cost-Effective Shanghai to Guilin High Speed Train: 8.5-9.5h; CNY 662.5 for Second Class Seat

Two high speed trains run from Shanghai Hongqiao to Guilin North.

Train	Dep.	Arr.	Price (CNY)
G1501	10:03	18:47	2nd Class Seat: 662.5 1st Class Seat: 1,093.5 Business Cls. Seat: 2,063
G1505	7:53	17:15

3. Economic Shanghai to Guilin Normal Speed Train: 16.5 – 24h; CNY 328 – 343 for Hard Sleeper

Totally four normal trains run from Shanghai Railway Station or Shanghai South Railway Station to Guilin North Railway Station. The following three are recommended for you. K1556 departs from Shanghai Railway Station, while the other two from Shanghai South.

Train	Dep.	Arr.	Price (CNY)
T25	17:28	12:23 +1	Hard Seat: 192 Hard Sleeper: 328 Soft Sleeper: 515
K149	17:01	13:23 + 1	Hard Seat: 192 Hard Sleeper: 328 Soft Sleeper: 515
K1556	10:13	10:06 + 1	Soft Sleeper: 532 Hard Sleeper: 343 Hard Seat: 201

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How to Travel from Guilin to Shanghai

1. Fastest Way: Guilin to Shanghai Flight: 2.5-3h; CNY 600 – 1,900

Number of Flights	5-10
Ticket Price	CNY600 - 1,900
Duration	2.5-3h
Departure time	6:35 - 22:10
Dep. - Arr.	Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or Hongqiao International Airport

2. Cost-Effective Guilin to Shanghai High Speed Train: 9.5h; CNY 662.5 for Second Class Seat

Only two high speed trains run from Guilin North Railway Station to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station.

Train	Dep.	Arr.	Price (CNY)
G1502	12:01	21:13	2nd Class Seat: 662.5 1st Class Seat: 1,093.5 Business Cls. Seat: 2,063
G1506	13:31	22:40

3. Economic Guilin to Shanghai Normal Speed Train: 18-23h; CNY 328 for Hard Sleeper

4 Guilin to Shanghai normal speed trains are available, starting from Guilin North Railway Station and arriving at Shanghai South Railway Station, and three of them are recommended as they save one night hotel expense and take less time.

Train	Dep.	Arr.	Price (CNY)
K150	16:15	15:25 +1	Hard Seat: 192 Hard Sleeper: 328 Soft Sleeper: 515
T26	19:58	15:05 +1
T78	15:56	09:59 +1

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- Last updated on Aug. 18, 2023 by Gabby Li -

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