Which stations serve Guilin and Shanghai?

Guilin, Guilin North, Guilin West serve Guilin; Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai.

Guilin to Shanghai Train

桂林 → 上海

Guilin to Shanghai takes between 1 hour 12 minutes and 23 hours 30 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 direct services, with the first train at 04:00 and the last at 20:25. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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From

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Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K1555	04:00Guilin North	05:12Shanghai	1h12m
G264	12:05Guilin	19:30Shanghaihongqiao	7h25m
G1506	13:31Guilin North	22:56Shanghaihongqiao	9h25m
K150	16:30Guilin North	16:00Shanghaisongjiang	23h30m
D198	19:16Guilin North	10:55Shanghai South	15h39m
D196	20:25Guilin North	11:24Shanghai South	14h59m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. 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 Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Guilin

Guilin桂林
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Guilin North桂林北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Guilin West桂林西
Other railway station in Guilin

Railway Stations in Shanghai

Shanghai上海
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
Shanghai South上海南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 9
Shanghai West上海西
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

At a Glance

Route	Guilin (桂林) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	1 hour 12 minutes on K1555 (04:00 to 05:12)
First train	04:00 K1555 from Guilin North
Last train	20:25 D196 from Guilin North
Departure stations on timetable	Guilin North, Guilin
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai South
Train types in snapshot	K, G, D
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Guilin to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 1h12m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 6 direct services between Guilin and Shanghai.

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.