Which stations serve Dongguan and Shantou?

Dongguan, Dongguan East, Dongguangang, Dongguan South, Dongguan West serve Dongguan; Shantou, Shantounan serve Shantou.

Dongguan to Shantou Train

东莞 → 汕头

Dongguan to Shantou takes between 1 hour 35 minutes and 3 hours 17 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 14 direct services, with the first train at 12:33 and the last at 20:07. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

14 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D7183	12:33Dongguan	15:32Shantou	2h59m
D7186	12:33Dongguan	15:32Shantou	2h59m
D7183	12:54Dongguan South	15:32Shantou	2h38m
D7186	12:54Dongguan South	15:32Shantou	2h38m
G6392	13:35Dongguan South	15:10Shantou	1h35m
G8483	15:06Dongguan South	18:19Shantou	3h13m
G8486	15:06Dongguan South	18:19Shantou	3h13m
D7393	15:45Dongguan South	18:50Shantou	3h05m
D7396	15:45Dongguan South	18:50Shantou	3h05m
C6813	18:40Dongguan	21:57Shantou	3h17m
C6816	18:40Dongguan	21:57Shantou	3h17m
C6813	19:01Dongguan South	21:57Shantou	2h56m
C6816	19:01Dongguan South	21:57Shantou	2h56m
G6398	20:07Dongguan South	22:03Shantou	1h56m

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

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Railway Stations in Dongguan and Shantou

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

Railway Stations in Dongguan

Dongguan东莞
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Dongguan Rail Transit Line 2
Dongguan East东莞东
Other railway station in Dongguan
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 Shantou

Shantou汕头
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Shantou South汕头南
Other railway station in Shantou

At a Glance

Route	Dongguan (东莞) to Shantou (汕头)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	14
Fastest journey	1 hour 35 minutes on G6392 (13:35 to 15:10)
First train	12:33 D7186 from Dongguan
Last train	20:07 G6398 from Dongguan South
Departure stations on timetable	Dongguan, Dongguan South
Arrival stations on timetable	Shantou
Train types in snapshot	D, G, C
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Dongguan to Shantou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 1h35m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 14 direct services between Dongguan and Shantou.

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.