Railways form an essential part in 's communication with other provinces. There are five major links starting from the capital city of , including the Xiangqian (Changsha-Guiyang) line, Chuanqian (Chongqing-Guiyang) line, Guikun (Guiyang-Kunming) line, Qiangui (Guiyang-Nanning) line and Nankun (Nanning-Kunming) line. Rail lines measure a total length of 1,708 kilometers, among which 80 percent are electric.
Moreover, non-stop express trains starting from Guiyang can reach major cities in the nation, including , Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, , Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing and Kunming.
There are also?sightseeing trains linking Guiyang with major attractions?including Liupanshui, Huangguoshu Waterfall, Yuping and Fanjing Mountain.
