Train or bus from Guiyang to Yuge or Sanjiazhai Station

Question

Planning a stay at Lan Yunge Homestay in Panzhou near Wumeng Grasslands. From Guiyang, we would like to take a train to Yuge Railway Station which is about 3.7km from the homestay. But unable to find train schedule. If no train goes from Guiyang, how about buses?

Answer

Good to hear you’re planning your stay in Panzhou near the Wumeng Grasslands (Guizhou). Here’s a detailed breakdown of your options for getting from Guiyang to the station closest to your homestay and what the current situation appears to be.

Train Option

There *is* a station called Yuge Railway Station (雨格站) in Panzhou listed in railway-station listings for the area. According to one forum post, from Hongguo Railway Station there is “one daily train to Yuge (雨格). This train departs at 12:56 and arrives in Yuge at 15:08.”

However:

The schedule seems very limited (just one reported daily train) and may be subject to change or not always available.
It may require you to get to Hongguo Railway Station first (rather than directly from Guiyang) which adds complexity.
Booking and verifying the exact timetable may be difficult, especially if you don’t read Chinese or are unable to use Chinese railway ticketing apps/websites.

Therefore, while a train to Yuge station *may* exist, it is not guaranteed to be convenient or reliable for your arrival. You’ll want to check the latest schedule (on China’s official railway booking site or via your hotel in Panzhou) well ahead of time.

Bus / Road Option (Recommended)

Given the uncertainty of the train option, a more reliable approach is to go by bus or a combination of bus + taxi to your homestay. Information indicates:

You can take a bus from Guiyang (for example from the Jinyang Bus Station) to Panzhou Bus Station.
From Panzhou Bus Station you then transfer to a local shuttle/van or taxi to reach the Wumeng Grasslands / homestay area.
The drive by car (or bus + taxi) from Guiyang to the Panzhou/Wumeng area is quoted as about 4h 35min for self-drive.

So your recommended route might be:

Depart Guiyang by bus early (check departure times in advance).
Arrive Panzhou, then take a local transport (shuttle or taxi) to Wumeng Grasslands / your homestay.
Alternatively, you may pre-arrange a taxi or driver from Guiyang directly to your homestay if you want more convenience (and a roughly 3.5-4h drive).

Key Tips & Considerations

Since the train option to Yuge is uncertain, don’t rely solely on it unless you’ve confirmed tickets and schedule.
Check with your homestay () whether they offer a pick-up or know best transport options from Panzhou/BaiGuo/Yuge station.
If you end up taking bus + local shuttle/taxi, allow buffer time for transfers and local road conditions (mountainous terrain in Guizhou can slow travel).
If you do go by train, ensure you arrive at the departure station early and that you’ve booked tickets (China’s railway site/app or with assistance) and understand how you’ll get from arrival station (Yuge) to the homestay (3.7 km as you noted is manageable by local taxi).

Summary Recommendation

If I were advising you: use the bus + local transfer route as your main plan, and keep the train to Yuge as a “nice if it works out” backup but not your only plan. Double-check with your homestay for their personal input (they likely know the local best). That way your arrival is less stressful and you’ll be more confident of reaching your destination.

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