Guilin to Shanghai Train: Schedule, Tickets and Schedules
Guilin, a beautiful scenic city with typical karst landforms, has attracted thousands of tourists to admire its charm. It enjoys a reputation that “Guilin’s landscape is the best under the heaven”. In addition to its natural beauty, it is the home to some ethnic minorities, like Zhuang, Yao, Dong and Miao. After you have a great time in Guilin, it is a good idea to travel to Shanghai. If you travel by high speed train, you can experience the moving scenery out of the window. Currently, there is about three high speed trains running from Guilin to Shanghai each day, departing in the morning and arriving at night. The whole trip of the high speed train takes 9 hours usually. Meanwhile, there are several normal trains (all are overnight trains) departing from Guilin to Shanghai daily, with a very long train journey of 18 ~ 25 hours.
Guilin Shanghai High Speed Train Route
The high speed railway connecting Guilin and Shanghai is about 1,602 km (995mi) long. It starts from Guangxi Province and reaches Shanghai via Hunan Province, Jiangxi Province and Zhejiang Province. There are 18 midway railway stations, including Changsha South (长沙南), Nanchang West (南昌西), Hangzhou East (杭州东), etc. If you want to take a stop, Hangzhou is a good place to tour around. There you can visit charming West Lake and nearby water towns. Check more details in Shanghai Guilin Train Route Maps.
Guilin Shanghai High Speed Train Map1.Guilin to Shanghai High Speed Bullet Train
● Train Time: about 9 hours
● Frequency: about 3 train per day
● From & To: Guilin North Railway Station & Guilin Railway Station 桂林北站&桂林站 → Shanghai Hongqaio Railway Station 上海虹桥站
● Running Speed: 300 km/h
◆ Guilin North Railway Station 桂林北站
Address: No.6, Zhanqian Road, Diecai District, Guilin, Guangxi 广西壮族自治区桂林市叠彩区站前路6号
Transportation: about 21 km, 50 minutes’ drive to downtown; about 9 km, 30 minutes’ drive to Elephant Trunk Hill; around 29 km, 40 minutes’ drive to Li River; about 90 km, 1.5 hours’ drive to Li River.
◆ Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station 上海虹桥站
Address: No.1500, Shengui Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 上海市闵行区申贵路1500号
Transportation: about 20 km, 50 minutes~1 hour’s drive to the Bund; 20 km, 1 hour’s drive to Shanghai Museum; 23 km, 1 hour’s drive to Shanghai World Financial Center; 35 km, 40 minutes’ drive to Zhujiajiao Water Town; 43 km, 1 hour’s drive to Shanghai Disney Resort.
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▶ Guilin Railway Station Transportation
▶ Shanghai Railway Station Transportation
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Check the real-time Guilin to Shanghai high speed bullet train timetable below with updated train numbers, times, train tickets and fares.
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Note: Train information is subject to final confirmation due to the delay of data occasionally.
Useful Links: Shanghai to Guilin Trains Schedules | How to Get to Guilin & Get around Guilin
2.Guilin to Shanghai Normal Train
● Train Time: about 18 ~ 25 hours
● Frequency: about 3 trains per day
● From & To: Guilin North Railway Station 桂林北站 → Shanghai South&Shanghai Railway Station 上海南&上海站
● Running Speed: 300 km/h
China Train Travel Tips
Class of Ticket
You can usually choose from the First Class Seat, the Second Class Seat or Business Class Seat on the high speed trains. While, there are three types offered on the normal train, including Soft Sleeper, Hard Sleeper and Hard Seat. learn more >>
Book, Collect, Alter and Cancel
Foreign tourists can book train ticket online or via a ticket agency, or buy the tickets physically at the train station with your valid passport. Train ticket alteration and cancellation are only available at ticket counters. learn more >>
Board & Get off
1) Prepare your passport and China Visa; 2) Get to the right train station at least 30 mins in advance; 3) Collect your train ticket; 4) Read your train ticket; 5) Pass the security control; 6) Pass through Security & Luggage Checks; 7) Find the right waiting room; 8) Cross the ticket checking gate; 9) Get to the right platform; 10) Get on your train. learn more >>
Baggage Allowance
Passengers don’t need to check luggage separately. Each passenger is allowed to carry luggage in certain weight and volume, but without limitation of amount and types. learn more >>
Facilities and Service
All high speed trains in China are equipped with advanced facilities and good service, including luggage racks, air-conditioner, power socket, dining car, hot water, etc. learn more >>
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