Which stations serve Qingdao and Guilin?

Qingdao, Qingdao North, Qingdao West serve Qingdao; Guilin, Guilin North, Guilin West serve Guilin.

Qingdao to Guilin Train

青岛 → 桂林

Qingdao North to Guilin North takes between 11 hours and 11 hours 13 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 2 direct services, with the first train at 11:36 and the last at 17:06. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

2 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G3616	11:36Qingdao North	22:36Guilin North	11h
K1136	17:06Qingdao North	04:19Guilin North	11h13m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Qingdao and Guilin

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

Railway Stations in Qingdao

Qingdao青岛
Other railway station in Qingdao
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3
Qingdao North青岛北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 8
Qingdao West青岛西
Other railway station in Qingdao

Railway Stations in Guilin

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

At a Glance

Route	Qingdao (青岛) to Guilin (桂林)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	2
Fastest journey	11 hours on G3616 (11:36 to 22:36)
First train	11:36 G3616 from Qingdao North
Last train	17:06 K1136 from Qingdao North
Departure stations on timetable	Qingdao North
Arrival stations on timetable	Guilin North
Train types in snapshot	G, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Qingdao to Guilin train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 11h. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 2 direct services between Qingdao and Guilin.

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.