Which stations serve Shantou and Dongguan?

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

Shantou to Dongguan Train

汕头 → 东莞

Shantou to Dongguan South takes between 2 hours 29 minutes and 3 hours 9 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 direct services, with the first train at 07:19 and the last at 18:40. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
C6814	07:19Shantou	09:48Dongguan South	2h29m
D7322	07:59Shantou	11:00Dongguan South	3h01m
D7188	08:10Shantou	10:46Dongguan South	2h36m
D7394	12:15Shantou	14:59Dongguan South	2h44m
D7362	12:25Shantou	15:34Dongguan South	3h09m
G8484	18:40Shantou	21:31Dongguan South	2h51m

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

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Railway Stations in Shantou and Dongguan

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

Railway Stations in Shantou

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

Railway Stations in Dongguan

Dongguan东莞
Other railway station in Dongguan
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

At a Glance

Route	Shantou (汕头) to Dongguan (东莞)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	2 hours 29 minutes on C6814 (07:19 to 09:48)
First train	07:19 C6814 from Shantou
Last train	18:40 G8484 from Shantou
Departure stations on timetable	Shantou
Arrival stations on timetable	Dongguan South
Train types in snapshot	C, D, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shantou to Dongguan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h29m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 6 direct services between Shantou 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.