Which stations serve Dongguan and Shanghai?

Dongguan, Dongguan East, Dongguangang, Dongguan South, Dongguan West serve Dongguan; Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai.

Dongguan to Shanghai Train

东莞 → 上海

Dongguan to Shanghai takes between 11 hours 28 minutes and 18 hours 34 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 07:40 and the last at 20:44. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D2284	07:40Dongguan South	19:08Shanghaihongqiao	11h28m
D2421	10:41Dongguan South	22:26Shanghai South	11h45m
T102	16:47Dongguan East	11:21Shanghaisongjiang	18h34m
D22	20:44Dongguan East	12:21Shanghaisongjiang	15h37m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Dongguan and Shanghai

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

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
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Dongguan West东莞西
Other railway station in Dongguan
Dongguan Rail Transit Line 1

Railway Stations in Shanghai

Shanghai上海
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
Shanghai South上海南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 9
Shanghai West上海西
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

At a Glance

Route	Dongguan (东莞) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	11 hours 28 minutes on D2284 (07:40 to 19:08)
First train	07:40 D2284 from Dongguan South
Last train	20:44 D22 from Dongguan East
Departure stations on timetable	Dongguan South, Dongguan East
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghai Songjiang
Train types in snapshot	D, T
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Dongguan to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 11h28m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

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

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.