There are both high-speed trains and normal-speed trains traveling between Beijing and Guilin. Two pairs of high-speed G trains operate at Beijing West and Guilin North railway Stations, with the journey duration of about 8-11 hours. They depart early in the morning and arrive at night. Second class seat is US$120 per ticket.
Besides, there are five pairs of overnight trains run daily on this route. They operate at Beijing West and Guilin/Guilin North railway station, with the travel time of 19 to 28 hours. A soft sleeper ticket costs US$92.
Beijing-Guilin High-Speed Trains
- Distance: 1,995 kilometers (1,240 miles)
- Duration: 11 hours approx
- Terminals: Beijing West Station, Guilin North Railway Station
- Main stops: Beijing, Shijiazhuang, Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Changsha, Hengyang, Guilin
Beijing to Guilin High-Speed Train Schedules
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(Updated on March 13th, 2024)
| Beijing West "北京西站" to Guilin North "桂林北站" | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
| G421 | 07:06 | 17:59 | 10h 53m |
| G93 | 09:00 | 17:04 | 8h 4m |
Guilin to Beijing High-Speed Train Schedules
((Updated on March 13th, 2024)
| Guilin North "桂林北站" to Beijing West "北京西站" | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
| G422 | 11:01 | 21:39 | 10h 38m |
| G94 | 14:31 | 22:37 | 8h 6m |
Beijing-Guilin High-Speed Train Ticket Prices
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| US$414 (CNY2,856) | US$212 (CNY1,459) | US$133 (CNY911.5) |
Beijing-Guilin Overnight Trains
An overnight train from Beijing to Guilin- Duration: 19-28 hours
- Terminals: Beijing West Station, Guilin North Station, Beijing Fengtai Station
- Main stops: Beijing, Shijiazhuang, Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Yueyang, Changsha, Hengyang, Guilin
Beijing to Guilin Overnight Train Schedules
(Updated on March 13th, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
| K21 | 08:20 | 11:10 next day | 26h 50m |
| Z5 | 16:05 | 11:15 next day | 19h 10m |
| K157 | 16:49 | 20:55 next day | 28h 6m |
| Z335 | 20:25 | 16:00 next day | 19h 35m |
| Z285 | 21:37 | 16:36 next day | 18h 59min |
Beijing to Guilin up-to-date train schedules.
Guilin to Beijing Overnight Train Schedules
(Updated on March 13th, 2024)
| Guilin North "桂林北站" to Beijing West "北京西站" | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
| K158 | 04:28 | 05:59 next day | 25h 30m |
| Z336 | 14:06 | 10:52 next day | 20h 46m |
| Z6 | 14:37 | 09:59 next day | 19h 22m |
| K22 | 19:02 | 22:48 next day | 27h 46m |
| Z286 | 21:10 | 17:11 next day | 20h 1m |
Guilin to Beijing up-to-date train schedules.
Beijing-Guilin Train Overnight Train Ticket Prices
| Soft sleeper | Hard sleeper | Hard seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$92 (CNY629) | US$58 (CNY399) | US$35 (CNY236) |
Transportation From Beijing West Railway Station
Located in Fengtai District, Beijing West Railway Station is 8 kilometers southwest of the Forbidden City and 36 kilometers southwest from Beijing Capital International Airport. It is the terminal for both high-speed and regular trains.
To Beijing Capital International Airport
Beijing West Railway Station- By Airport Bus: Take Airport Line 7 directly from Beijing Capital International Airport Terminal 2, with the duration of 1.5 to 2 hours.
- By subway: Take Beijing Subway Line 9 from Beijing West Railway Station to Military Museum - take Line 1 to Jianguomen - take Line 2 to Dongzhimen - take Line Airport Express to Capital Airport.
To Beijing Railway Station
- By subway: Take Beijing Subway Line 9 from Beijing West Railway Station to Milirary Museum - take Line 1 to Jianguomen - take Line 2 to Beijing Railway Station.
To Beijing South Railway Station
- By subway: Take Line 7 from Beijing West Railway Station to Caishikou - take Line 4 to Beijing South Railway Station.
Transportation From Guilin North Railway Station
Guilin North is a high-speed train station mainly serve Guangzhou-Guilin and Guiyang-Guilin high-speed trains. It is further away from the city center the Guilin Station. But passengers can get from Guilin North to downtown or major scenic spots by buses easily.
To Guilin Railway Station
- By bus: 100
Train Vs Flight
Taking a flight from Beijing to Guilin only takes 3 hours. It is obvious a flight is much faster than a train. Sometimes a flight ticket fare is even cheaper than a second class ticket of a high-speed train for the Beijing - Guilin journey.
Taking an overnight train is the cheapest way of traveling between these two cities, and can also save you a night's hotel bill. Soft sleeper is recommended if you plan to take an overnight train.