Shanghai to Guilin

Shanghai to Guilin

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Shanghai to Guilin Schedule

Shanghai to Guilin Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway First Class Seat 07:53 - 17:13¥ 1,199
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU640308:50 - 11:35¥ 2,020
China Railway Standing 11:20 - 04:06¥ 270
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU901712:55 - 16:00¥ 892
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU851914:35 - 17:10¥ 3,031
China Railway Soft Sleeper 17:01 - 13:24¥ 709
Air China Economy #CA323718:10 - 20:40¥ 1,857
China Eastern Airlines Economy 21:30 - 11:15¥ 2,407
Air China Economy 22:30 - 10:40¥ 5,118

Transportation from Shanghai to Guilin

Facts about the transport from Shanghai to Guilin

Cheapest Transport$35
Fastest Transport2h 25m
Earliest Departure10:13 AM
Latest Departure9:30 PM
Departures per day13
Distance1193 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway

How to get from Shanghai to Guilin

Travelling between Shanghai and Guilin is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 343.32 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 34.87.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 24 hours to travel between Shanghai and Guilin depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shanghai and Guilin. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 25m. Train does a much slower job and take about 23h 52m to reach Guilin.

How much does it cost to get from Shanghai to Guilin?

Travelling between Shanghai and Guilin can be as cheap as USD 34.87 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 343.32 if you buy a China Eastern Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Shanghai and Guilin ?

  • 11 from Shanghai to Guilin starting from 10:13 Shanghai until 17:28 Shanghai South
  • 2 from Shanghai to Guilin starting from 21:15 Shanghai Pudong Airport until 21:30 Shanghai Pudong Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Shanghai to Guilin.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Shanghai to Guilin, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 237.02.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Shanghai and Guilin

China Eastern Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Shanghai to Guilin?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train