Which stations serve Datong and Dongguan?

Datong, Datongnan serve Datong; Dongguan, Dongguan East, Dongguangang, Dongguan South, Dongguan West serve Dongguan.

Datong to Dongguan Train

大同 → 东莞

Datong to Dongguan East takes between 5 hours 55 minutes and 12 hours 21 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 16:08 and the last at 21:52. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Datong and Dongguan. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

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Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K730	16:08Datong	04:29Dongguan East	12h21m
K731	16:08Datong	04:29Dongguan East	12h21m
Z181	21:52Datong	03:47Dongguan East	5h55m
Z184	21:52Datong	03:47Dongguan East	5h55m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Datong and Dongguan

Compare the railway stations used to reach Datong and Dongguan. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Datong

Datong大同
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Datong South大同南
Other railway station in Datong

Railway Stations in Dongguan

Dongguan东莞
Other railway station in Dongguan
Dongguan Rail Transit Line 2
Dongguan East东莞东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Dongguangang东莞港
Other railway station in Dongguan
Dongguan South东莞南
Other railway station in Dongguan
Dongguan West东莞西
Other railway station in Dongguan
Dongguan Rail Transit Line 1

At a Glance

Route	Datong (大同) to Dongguan (东莞)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	5 hours 55 minutes on Z181 (21:52 to 03:47)
First train	16:08 K731 from Datong
Last train	21:52 Z184 from Datong
Departure stations on timetable	Datong
Arrival stations on timetable	Dongguan East
Train types in snapshot	K, Z
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Datong to Dongguan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h55m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 4 direct services between Datong and Dongguan.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.