Which stations serve Guilin and Nanjing?

Guilin North, Guilin, Xinganbei serve Guilin; Nanjing, Nanjing South serve Nanjing.

Guilin to Nanjing Train

桂林 → 南京

Guilin to Nanjing takes between 7 hours 38 minutes and 21 hours 2 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 10 direct services, with the first train at 04:00 and the last at 12:58. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Guilin and Nanjing. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

10 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K1555	04:00Guilin North	01:02Nanjing	21h02m
K1558	04:00Guilin North	01:02Nanjing	21h02m
G1543	10:26Guilin	18:35Nanjing South	8h09m
G1546	10:26Guilin	18:35Nanjing South	8h09m
G1543	10:57Xinganbei	18:35Nanjing South	7h38m
G1546	10:57Xinganbei	18:35Nanjing South	7h38m
G3592	11:49Guilin	23:01Nanjing South	11h12m
G3592	12:04Guilin North	23:01Nanjing South	10h57m
G1504	12:33Guilin North	22:16Nanjing South	9h43m
G1504	12:58Xinganbei	22:16Nanjing South	9h18m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Timetable for reference only. For live schedules and ticket booking, check these sources:

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Railway Stations in Guilin and Nanjing

Compare the railway stations used to reach Guilin and Nanjing. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Guilin

Guilin North桂林北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Guilin桂林
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Xingan North兴安北
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Nanjing

Nanjing南京
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3
Nanjing South南京南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line S1Metro Line S3

At a Glance

Route	Guilin (桂林) to Nanjing (南京)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	10
Fastest journey	7 hours 38 minutes on G1543 (10:57 to 18:35)
First train	04:00 K1558 from Guilin North
Last train	12:58 G1504 from Xinganbei
Departure stations on timetable	Guilin North, Guilin, Xingan North
Arrival stations on timetable	Nanjing, Nanjing South
Train types in snapshot	K, G
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Guilin to Nanjing train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h38m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 10 direct services between Guilin and Nanjing.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.