Dongguan to Foshan by train
Foshan lies 63 km (39 mi) west of Dongguan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 77 km (48 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Dongguan | Foshan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 9.6 million | 9 million |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Dongguan railway station, Dongguandong Railway Station, Dongguanxi Railway Station | Foshan Railway Station, Dongping Station, Sanyanqiao Railway Station |
| Postal codes | 523000 | 528000 |
Where to book trains from Dongguan to Foshan
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Staying in Foshan
Our booking partner lists 189 places to stay in Foshan. Of the 176 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (71), and 12 are five-star. Across 18 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 5,288 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Foshan from Dongguan?
63 km (39 mi) in a straight line, west of Dongguan; by road roughly 77 km (48 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dongguan to Foshan by train?
About 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dongguan and Foshan?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Foshan?
Our booking partner lists 189 places to stay in Foshan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.