Is there a direct high-speed train from Guilin to Hong Kong?
Yes. 12306 listed 3 trains for 14 October 2026, a Wednesday. They are G905, G907 and G917. All three leave Guilin West (桂林西) and arrive at Hong Kong West Kowloon (香港西九龙). The ride takes 3h11m to 3h16m.
The train times and fares on this page are what 12306 showed for 14 October 2026. Timetables and fares change, so look at the date you travel.
The Hong Kong government's press release of 23 August 2018 lists Guilin among the 44 destinations the Express Rail Link would reach with direct trains. It names the city only, not a Guilin station.
Guilin to Hong Kong train times
| Train | Leaves Guilin West | Arrives West Kowloon | Journey |
|---|---|---|---|
| G905 | 12:41 | 15:57 | 3h16m |
| G907 | 13:46 | 16:57 | 3h11m (quickest) |
| G917 | 15:43 | 18:59 | 3h16m |
How much is the Guilin to Hong Kong train ticket?
These are the prices the 12306 page showed for 14 October 2026, in RMB.
| Train | Business class | Premium first class | First class | Second class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G905 | ¥1,387 (5% off) | not listed | ¥721 (no label) | ¥450 (no label) |
| G907 | ¥1,345 (8% off) | ¥939 (5% off) | ¥683 (5% off) | ¥438 (2% off) |
| G917 | ¥1,263 (14% off) | not listed | ¥664 (7% off) | ¥415 (7% off) |
A price with an "N% off" label is a discounted price. The full fare is higher and varies by train and date. The page also listed standing tickets on G905 (¥450) and G917 (¥415, 7% off), at the same price as second class.
Which station in Guilin, and which in Hong Kong?
On that date all three trains left from Guilin West, and all three arrived at West Kowloon. Guilin's main city area has three railway stations: Guilin, Guilin North and Guilin West, according to a 2016 China Railway notice. So check the station name on your ticket before you head out.
Neither the 12306 listing nor the 2016 China Railway notice says where Guilin West is or how to get there. For the rest of your stay, see our Guilin travel guide.
Does the train stop at Guangzhou South?
Yes, on that date. The same three trains also show up in 12306's Guilin to Guangzhou search for 14 October 2026, arriving at Guangzhou South (广州南). Neither listing names any other stop.
| Train | Arrives Guangzhou South | Guilin to Guangzhou South | Second class to Guangzhou South |
|---|---|---|---|
| G905 | 14:57 | 2h16m | ¥235 (no label) |
| G907 | 15:55 | 2h9m | ¥223 (5% off) |
| G917 | 17:51 | 2h8m | ¥200 (14% off) |
From the two listings' times, arrival at West Kowloon came 1h after arrival at Guangzhou South on G905, 1h02m after on G907 and 1h08m after on G917.
Crossing the border and getting around Hong Kong
For the border, see Hong Kong Shenzhen border crossings. For the West Kowloon station and moving on from it, see Hong Kong to Guangzhou by train.
Changing or refunding the ticket
Fees and rules are on our page 12306 refund and change fees.
