Which station should I book for Yangshuo?
Book to Yangshuo Station. It is the high-speed rail gateway for the area, but it is outside Yangshuo town, so you still need a local bus or taxi after arrival.
Karst scenery by train and bus
How to Get to Yangshuo by Train and Bus
Take a high-speed train to Yangshuo Station, then continue by local bus or taxi to Yangshuo town and West Street. Guangzhou South and Guilin offer the easiest rail access, depending on the origin.
Rail routes to Yangshuo for Yangshuo and West Street
Select an origin to draw the rail path to the station hub. The green dashed line is the schematic shuttle connection to Yangshuo and West Street.
Purple line is a route-planner reference for the rail network, not the exact route of one train.
Last mile
Yangshuo Railway Station → Yangshuo West Street
阳朔站 → 阳朔西街
- Cost
- Local bus or taxi; confirm the current fare at the station
- Duration
- About 45-60 minutes by road, roughly 32 km depending on traffic and your final stop
- Schedule
- Local buses and taxis serve Yangshuo Station; verify the current pickup point, operating hours and final stop on arrival.
Green dashed line is a schematic connector, not the exact local road or shuttle route.
Yangshuo Station is the high-speed rail gateway, but it is outside the town centre.
Yangshuo Station is roughly 32 km from West Street; allow about 45-60 minutes by bus or taxi.
Guangzhou South and Guilin have the strongest direct rail connections to Yangshuo in the current snapshot.
Limited direct trains also appear from Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Nanning, Chengdu and Chongqing, but using Guangzhou South often provides more onward choices.
Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Zhuhai, Macau, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Huangshan can use Guangzhou South as the onward transfer hub.
Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang travellers should first go to Guilin, then transfer from Guilin to Yangshuo.
Macau travellers should cross to Zhuhai station and continue to Guangzhou South; there is no through rail service from Macau.
Li River cruises and the railway station are separate parts of the trip; check the cruise pier and transfer separately.
Quick answer
Take a high-speed train to Yangshuo Station, then use a local bus or taxi for the roughly 32 km road transfer to Yangshuo town and West Street. Guangzhou South is the best transfer hub for Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Zhuhai, Macau, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Huangshan; Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang should first travel to Guilin and then continue to Yangshuo.
Direct routes at a glance
Based on the current 12306 snapshot| From | Railway station | Direct trains | Fastest | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilin桂林 | Guilin North | 15 | 22m | 07:50 | 20:40 |
| Guangzhou广州 | Guangzhou South | 32 | 1h50m | 06:37 | 20:16 |
| Shenzhen深圳 | Shenzhen North | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South | -- | -- |
| Hong Kong香港 | Hong Kong West Kowloon | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South | -- | -- |
| Zhuhai珠海 | Zhuhai | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South | -- | -- |
| Macau澳门 | Zhuhai | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South | -- | -- |
| Nanning南宁 | Nanning East | 4 | 2h50m | 07:23 | 17:30 |
| Fenghuang凤凰古城 | Fenghuanggucheng | No direct snapshot | Via Guilin | -- | -- |
| Zhangjiajie张家界 | Zhangjiajie West | No direct snapshot | Via Guilin | -- | -- |
| Shanghai上海 | Shanghai Hongqiao | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South | -- | -- |
| Hangzhou杭州 | Hangzhou East | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South | -- | -- |
| Huangshan黄山 | Huangshan North | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South | -- | -- |
| Chengdu成都 | Chengdu East | 3 | 5h51m | 07:41 | 11:36 |
| Chongqing重庆 | Chongqing West | 4 | 4h32m | 06:51 | 10:16 |
Yangshuo Station is outside the town, so plan the final road transfer
Yangshuo is a karst landscape base in Guangxi, known for West Street, the Yulong River, cycling routes and the Li River scenery around Xingping.
Yangshuo Station is outside the town centre. The railway journey is only the first part; travellers still need a local bus or taxi to West Street or their hotel.
This guide covers direct rail options and the practical transfer hubs used by travellers from southern China, Hong Kong and Macau.
After arriving at Yangshuo Station, confirm the current town bus, shuttle or taxi pickup point. West Street and most hotels are in Yangshuo town, about 32 km away by road.
Guangzhou South and Guilin provide the easiest direct rail access. Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Nanning, Chengdu and Chongqing have direct trains but limited departures, so check 12306 before choosing a connection.
Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Zhuhai, Macau, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Huangshan can travel to Guangzhou South and change there for a Yangshuo service. Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang should first travel to Guilin, then continue from Guilin to Yangshuo.
The Li River cruise and Yangshuo Station are not the same transfer. Cruises normally start in Guilin and finish near Yangshuo, so plan the pier transfer separately from the railway journey.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Yangshuo Station from West Street?
The road distance is roughly 32 km. Allow about 45-60 minutes by bus or taxi depending on traffic and your final stop. Confirm the current pickup point and fare at the station.
Which cities have direct trains to Yangshuo?
The current snapshot includes direct services from Guilin, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Nanning, Chengdu and Chongqing. Departure counts vary by station and date.
What is the best transfer hub for other origins?
Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Zhuhai, Macau, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Huangshan can use Guangzhou South for more onward train choices. Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang should first travel to Guilin, then transfer from Guilin to Yangshuo.
Can I travel from Macau by train?
There is no through rail service from Macau. Cross the border to Zhuhai station and continue to Guangzhou South, where more onward trains to Yangshuo are available.
Is Yangshuo Station the same as the Li River cruise pier?
No. Yangshuo Station serves the town by road. Li River cruises usually start in Guilin and end near Yangshuo; check the current cruise boarding point and onward transfer separately.
Sources
- China Railway 12306Official live schedules and ticket booking.
- Yangshuo County GovernmentOfficial local government website for destination information.
- Guilin Municipal GovernmentOfficial municipal website for background on Guilin and Yangshuo.
