Shantou to Heyuan by train
Heyuan lies 208 km (129 mi) west of Shantou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 5 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 253 km (157 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Shantou | Heyuan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 3.8 million | 463,907 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Heping railway station, Huangtian Railway Station, Yihe Railway Station |
| Postal codes | 515000 | 517000 |
Where to book trains from Shantou to Heyuan
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Staying in Heyuan
Our booking partner lists 37 places to stay in Heyuan. Of the 32 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (12), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 44 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Heyuan from Shantou?
208 km (129 mi) in a straight line, west of Shantou; by road roughly 253 km (157 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shantou to Heyuan by train?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shantou and Heyuan?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Heyuan?
Our booking partner lists 37 places to stay in Heyuan, 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.