Which stations serve Xiangtan and Dongguan?

Xiangtan, Xiangtanbei serve Xiangtan; Dongguan, Dongguan East, Dongguangang, Dongguan South, Dongguan West serve Dongguan.

Xiangtan to Dongguan Train

湘潭 → 东莞

Xiangtan to Dongguan takes between 8 hours 40 minutes and 9 hours 41 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 07:39 and the last at 21:16. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K485	07:39Xiangtan	17:20Dongguan	9h41m
K488	07:39Xiangtan	17:20Dongguan	9h41m
K9259	21:16Xiangtan	05:56Dongguan	8h40m
K9262	21:16Xiangtan	05:56Dongguan	8h40m

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

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Railway Stations in Xiangtan and Dongguan

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

Railway Stations in Xiangtan

Xiangtan湘潭
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Xiangtan North湘潭北
Other railway station in Xiangtan

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
Other railway station in Dongguan
Dongguan West东莞西
Other railway station in Dongguan
Dongguan Rail Transit Line 1

At a Glance

Route	Xiangtan (湘潭) 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	8 hours 40 minutes on K9259 (21:16 to 05:56)
First train	07:39 K488 from Xiangtan
Last train	21:16 K9262 from Xiangtan
Departure stations on timetable	Xiangtan
Arrival stations on timetable	Dongguan
Train types in snapshot	K
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xiangtan to Dongguan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 8h40m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 4 direct services between Xiangtan 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.