Foshan to Dongguan by train
Dongguan lies 63 km (39 mi) east of Foshan, 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.
| Foshan | Dongguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 9 million | 9.6 million |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Foshan Railway Station, Dongping Station, Sanyanqiao Railway Station | Dongguan railway station, Dongguandong Railway Station, Dongguanxi Railway Station |
| Postal codes | 528000 | 523000 |
Where to book trains from Foshan to Dongguan
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Staying in Dongguan
Our booking partner lists 215 places to stay in Dongguan. Of the 207 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (76), and 33 are five-star. Across 18 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 2,757 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dongguan from Foshan?
63 km (39 mi) in a straight line, east of Foshan; by road roughly 77 km (48 mi).
How long does it take to get from Foshan to Dongguan by train?
About 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Foshan and Dongguan?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Dongguan?
Our booking partner lists 215 places to stay in Dongguan, 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.