The fastest way from Fenghuang to Guilin is high-speed rail via transfer: Take the high-speed rail from Fenghuang Ancient Town Station to Huaihua South Station (≈1 hour, ¥14), then transfer to Guilin North Station (≈5 hours, ¥230). Total time: 6 hours, total cost: ¥244. The cheapest option is the direct bus: Fenghuang Bus Station departs daily at 11:00 for Guilin Qintan Bus Station (6 hours, ¥160). Both options have similar travel times—high-speed rail is faster but slightly more expensive, while the bus offers better cost-performance. Choose rail for speed, bus for budget.