There are 4 ways to get from Guilin to Tongren by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Guilin West to Guiyang Northtrain Guangzhou South-Guiyang North
- Take the train from Guiyang North to Tongrentrain Guiyang / ...
5h 11m¥280–459Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Guilin Qintan Bus Station to Fenghuang Ancient Townbus
- Take the bus from Fenghuang Ancient Town to Tongren North Bus Terminalbus
8h 30m¥156–251Drive 416.6 km
- Drive from Guilin to Tongrencar 416.6 km
4h 26m¥352–508Taxi
- Take the taxi from Guilin to Tongrentaxi 416.6 km
4h 26m¥850–1,100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guilin to Tongren is to bus which costs ¥150 - ¥260 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Guilin to Tongren is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs ¥350 - ¥550.
No, there is no direct bus from Guilin station to Tongren. However, there are services departing from Guilin Qintan Bus Station and arriving at Tongren North Bus Terminal via Fenghuang Ancient Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Guilin to Tongren. However, there are services departing from Guilin West and arriving at Tongren via Guiyang North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Guilin and Tongren is 734 km. The road distance is 416.6 km.
The best way to get from Guilin to Tongren without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs ¥280 - ¥460.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Guilin to Tongren, including transfers.
Guilin to Tongren bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Guilin Qintan Bus Station.
Guilin to Tongren train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Guilin West station.
The best way to get from Guilin to Tongren is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs ¥280 - ¥460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥150 - ¥260 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Guilin, China and Tongren, Guizhou, China?
You can take a train from Guilin West to Tongren via Guiyang North in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guilin Qintan Bus Station to Tongren North Bus Terminal via Fenghuang Ancient Town in around 8h 30m.
Train from Guilin West to Guiyang North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥140–300
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥140–190
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥210–300
Train from Guilin West to Guiyang North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥180–200
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥300–330
- Business Class Seat
- ¥430–600
Train from Guiyang North to Tongren
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–260
- Business Class Seat
- ¥340–490
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Guilin Qintan Bus Station to Fenghuang Ancient Town
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥120–180
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–180
Bus from Fenghuang Ancient Town to Tongren North Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥30–80
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Bus
- ¥55–80
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Booking & Getting There
Guilin to Tongren bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Fenghuang Ancient Town station.
Guilin to Tongren train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Guiyang North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guilin to Tongren is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Guilin to Tongren.
There are five+ hotels available in Tongren.