Which stations serve Nanjing and Dongguan?

Nanjing, Nanjing South serve Nanjing; Dongguan, Dongguan East, Dongguangang, Dongguan South, Dongguan West serve Dongguan.

Nanjing to Dongguan Train

南京 → 东莞

Nanjing to Dongguan takes between 7 hours 52 minutes and 19 hours 40 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 3 direct services, with the first train at 08:37 and the last at 17:45. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

3 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G3023	08:37Nanjing South	19:46Dongguan South	11h09m
G3326	10:01Nanjing South	17:53Dongguan South	7h52m
T31	17:45Nanjing	13:25Dongguan East	19h40m

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

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Railway Stations in Nanjing and Dongguan

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

Railway Stations in Nanjing

Nanjing南京
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Nanjing South南京南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line S1Metro Line S3

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

At a Glance

Route	Nanjing (南京) to Dongguan (东莞)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	3
Fastest journey	7 hours 52 minutes on G3326 (10:01 to 17:53)
First train	08:37 G3023 from Nanjing South
Last train	17:45 T31 from Nanjing
Departure stations on timetable	Nanjing South, Nanjing
Arrival stations on timetable	Dongguan South, Dongguan East
Train types in snapshot	G, T
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanjing to Dongguan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h52m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 3 direct services between Nanjing 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.