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Guiyang - Kaili Train

Both Guiyang and Kaili are hot tourist destinations in Guizhou Province. In order to provide a quick transfer method between the two cities, over 40 pairs of high speed trains are put into service, taking 34 – 51 minutes for a distance of 150 kilometers (93 miles). A second class seat costs CNY58.5 per person.

Aside from a fast high speed rail trip, passengers can also experience the traditional Chinese normal speed train. There are 17 or so pairs of them in service. Running distance is 180 kilometers (112 miles) and duration is 2.5 – 3.5 hours. Ticket fare for a hard seat is CNY25.5/28.5 and for a hard sleeper is CNY82.5.

Alternatively, passengers can travel by long-distance bus as well. Duration is 2.5 hours or so and ticket fare is about CNY 60 per person.

Guiyang – Kaili High Speed Train

Basic Facts:

Open Date: June 18th, 2015

Distance: 150 kilometers (93 miles)

Running Speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)

Operated at: Guiyang North Station/ Guiyang East Station, Kaili South Station

Stations along the way: Guiding North

Guiyang to Kaili High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G1332	06:52 - 07:30	0h38m
G5398	07:20 - 07:58	0h38m
G2194	09:42 - 10:16	0h34m
G1696	13:45 - 14:23	0h38m
G2108	16:30 - 17:08	0h38m

Over 40 departures in total: departure time from 06:52 to 20:20; duration from 34M to 51M.
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Kaili to Guiyang Bullet Train Timetable

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G5397	08:27 - 09:12	0h45m
G1373	16:28 - 17:12	0h44m
G1537	17:46 - 18:24	0h38m

Over 40 departures in total: departure time from 07:20 to 21:53; duration from 33M to 46M.
Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.

Ticket Fare of Guiyang – Kaili High Speed Trains

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 169.5 - 184 USD 25 - 27	CNY 90.5 - 98 USD 13 - 14	CNY 53.5 - 58.5 USD 8 - 9

Normal Trains of Guiyang - Kaili

Guiyang to Kaili Train Schedule:

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K740	08:34 - 11:07	2h33m
K942	11:20 - 13:44	2h24m
K876	14:08 - 17:03	2h55m
K496	14:22 - 16:46	2h24m

Around 16 departures in total: departure time from 02:43 to 21:55; duration from 2H24M to 2H59M.

Kaili to Guiyang Train Timetable:

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K111	15:51 - 18:33	2h42m
K79	19:20 - 21:55	2h35m

Around 18 departures in total: departure time from 07:31 to 23:38; duration from 2H35M to 3H40M.

Ticket fare

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 119.5 USD 18	CNY 82.5 USD 12	CNY 28.5 USD 4

Stations along the way: Guiding, Fuquan, Liugeji

They are all operated between Guiyang Railway Station and Kaili Railway Station. It is more popular among budget travelers.

Guiyang – Kaili Bullet Train vs. Normal Speed Train vs. Coach

	High Speed Train	Normal Speed Train	Coach
Duration	33 – 51 minutes	2 – 3.5 hours	2.5 hours
Price	Second class seat: CNY53.5 – 58.5	Hard Sleeper: CNY82.5 Hard Seat: CNY25.5/ 28.5	About CNY60
Departures Frequency	Over 40 departures per day	Over 14 departures per day	About 6 departures per day
Facilities	Modern	Kind of backward; Sleepers to lie down	Average
Punctuality	On time	Occasional delays	Occasional delays

General Introduction on Guiyang and Kaili

As the capital city of Guizhou Province, Guiyang is a major transportation hub in China and houses many ethnic minorities’ villages here. The city is known as the famous summer resort in China. Tourists can go there at anytime to go for sightseeing. Jiaxiu Tower, Flower Stream Park, Qianling Hill Park, Red Maple Lake Scenic Area and other attraction sites are all worth a visit.

With a number of minority nationalities living here, Kaili is a must-go place if tourists want to explore the customs of ethnic minorities. They should not miss the Langde Miao Ethnic Minority Village, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, and Zhenyuan Ancient Town where they can deeply know about the culture and custom of Miao People. Besides, visitors can also enjoy beautiful natural scenery at Leigongshan Nature Reserve.

Major Rail Lines from Guiyang to:

- Last updated on Apr. 25, 2023 -

Questions & Answers on Guiyang - Kaili Train

Asked by Bryony from MALTA | Oct. 23, 2019 00:32

How to go to Miao village from Kaili South Station?

Answers (1)

Answered by Fallon from NEW ZEALAND | Oct. 23, 2019 20:01

After you reach Kaili South Station, you can walk to a long distance bus station nearby, just in walking distance. There are buses to the Miao village. I used to see buses at 9:20, 10:30, 12;30, 14;00, 15;10 and 17:30. I am not sure if they still runs in this schedule, just for your reference.

Asked by Candy from SINGAPORE | Jun. 03, 2019 00:15

Which is the best transport to get from Guiyang North railway to Anshun

Answers (1)

Answered by Pearl | Jun. 04, 2019 03:10

There are high speed ride to Anshun West directly

Asked by Alex from ROMANIA | Apr. 28, 2019 02:26

2.5 hours train ride with hard seat

Is there any one who experienced with hard seat? I do prefer to use the main station in Guiyang and Kaili, but there are only slow trains. Is hard seat a good option? I heard the carriage can be really crowded? Is it necessary to buy a sleeper bed?

Answers (1)

Answered by Odin | Apr. 29, 2019 02:05

Hard seat carriage did can be crowded some time but if not a holiday time, it is not as bad as it shows on the photos on the website. For a short trip, I think it is manageable. A sleeper bed in day time and a short trip is not very useful. You may not use the bed at all, especially if you get an upper bed.

Asked by Mason from UNITED KINGDOM | Dec. 27, 2018 01:20

Where is Kaili South Station? I did not find it on map?

Answers (1)

Answered by Carson from CYPRUS | Dec. 27, 2018 18:46

This South Station is indeed a little far from the town, at Jinhui Ave. about 20km from the town. If you take a bus, it may take around 1 hour and around 30min by car.