What is the cheapest way to get from Beijing to Guilin?

The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Guilin is to train via Hengyang which costs ¥220 - ¥550 and takes 20h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Beijing to Guilin?

The fastest way to get from Beijing to Guilin is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2600.

Is there a direct train between Beijing and Guilin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Beijing West Station station and arriving at Guilin North. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Beijing to Guilin?

The distance between Beijing and Guilin is 1967 km. The road distance is 1923 km.

How do I travel from Beijing to Guilin without a car?

The best way to get from Beijing to Guilin without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs ¥850 - ¥950.

How long does it take to get from Beijing to Guilin?

The train from Beijing West Station to Guilin North takes 8h 2m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Beijing to Guilin train from?

Beijing to Guilin train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing West Station.

Train or fly from Beijing to Guilin?

The best way to get from Beijing to Guilin is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs ¥850 - ¥950. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥2100 - ¥2600 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Beijing to Guilin train arrive?

Beijing to Guilin train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Guilin North station.

Can I drive from Beijing to Guilin?

Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Guilin is 1923 km. It takes approximately 19h 26m to drive from Beijing to Guilin.

Where can I stay near Guilin?

There are 127+ hotels available in Guilin.

Beijing to Guilin - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Beijing to Guilin by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Guilin Northtrain Beijing West / ...
8h 2m
¥850–950
Train via Hengyang
cheapest
1. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Hengyangtrain Beijing West
2. Take the train from Hengyang to Guilin Northtrain Beijing West
20h 18m
¥225–529
Drive 1,923 km
1. Drive from Beijing to Guilincar 1,923 km
19h 26m
¥1,618–2,336
Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport
1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)plane PEK - KWL
4h 58m
¥2,099–2,519
Train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airporttrain
2. Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)plane PKX - KWL
5h 5m
¥1,898–2,122
Train to Tianjin Binhai, fly
1. Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tianjin Binhai (TSN) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)plane TSN - KWL
5h 28m
¥2,121–3,860

Beijing to Guilin by train

14Weekly Trains

8h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,966.8 km
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Beijing, China and Guilin, China?

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Beijing West Station to Guilin North twice daily. Tickets cost ¥850–950 and the journey takes 8h 2m. Alternatively, Air China flies from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) twice daily.

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