Which stations serve Shanghai and Guilin?

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

Shanghai to Guilin Train

上海 → 桂林

Shanghai to Guilin takes between 7 hours 18 minutes and 23 hours 57 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 7 direct services, with the first train at 07:50 and the last at 17:30. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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Direct Train Schedule

7 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1505	07:50Shanghaihongqiao	17:23Guilin North	9h33m
K1556	10:13Shanghai	10:10Guilin North	23h57m
G263	11:00Shanghaihongqiao	18:18Guilin	7h18m
D197	11:40Shanghai South	04:00Guilin North	16h20m
D195	12:30Shanghai South	03:54Guilin North	15h24m
T381	16:50Shanghaisongjiang	11:39Guilin North	18h49m
K149	17:30Shanghaisongjiang	13:19Guilin North	19h49m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Guilin

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

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

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

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Guilin (桂林)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	7
Fastest journey	7 hours 18 minutes on G263 (11:00 to 18:18)
First train	07:50 G1505 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	17:30 K149 from Shanghaisongjiang
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai South, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetable	Guilin North, Guilin
Train types in snapshot	G, K, D, T
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Guilin train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h18m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 7 direct services between Shanghai 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.