Xiamen to Dongguan by train
Dongguan lies 470 km (292 mi) west of Xiamen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 27 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 573 km (356 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Xiamen | Dongguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 4.6 million | 9.6 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Xinglin railway station, Guluo station | Dongguan railway station, Dongguandong Railway Station, Dongguanxi Railway Station |
| Postal codes | 361000 | 523000 |
Where to book trains from Xiamen 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 Xiamen?
470 km (292 mi) in a straight line, west of Xiamen; by road roughly 573 km (356 mi).
How long does it take to get from Xiamen to Dongguan by train?
About 2 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Xiamen 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 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.