Guilin to Shaoyang by train
Shaoyang lies 247 km (153 mi) north-east of Guilin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 17 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 301 km (187 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Guilin | Shaoyang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 1.6 million | 753,194 |
| Elevation | 141 m (463 ft) | 243 m (797 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Guilinbei Railway Station, Guilinxi Railway Station, Yongfu Railway Station | Shaoyang railway station, Shaoyang North railway station |
| Postal codes | 541000 | 422000 |
Where to book trains from Guilin to Shaoyang
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Staying in Shaoyang
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Shaoyang. Of the 12 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (5), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Shaoyang from Guilin?
247 km (153 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Guilin; by road roughly 301 km (187 mi).
How long does it take to get from Guilin to Shaoyang by train?
About 1 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guilin and Shaoyang?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Shaoyang?
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Shaoyang, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.