Dongguan to Shenzhen by train
Shenzhen lies 62 km (38 mi) south-east of Dongguan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 76 km (47 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Dongguan | Shenzhen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 9.6 million | 17.5 million |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Dongguan railway station, Dongguandong Railway Station, Dongguanxi Railway Station | none listed |
| Postal codes | 523000 | 518000 |
Where to book trains from Dongguan to Shenzhen
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Staying in Shenzhen
Our booking partner lists 957 places to stay in Shenzhen. Of the 908 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (425), and 97 are five-star. Across 138 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 34,376 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Shenzhen from Dongguan?
62 km (38 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Dongguan; by road roughly 76 km (47 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dongguan to Shenzhen by train?
About 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dongguan and Shenzhen?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Shenzhen?
Our booking partner lists 957 places to stay in Shenzhen, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.