With a distance of around 70 kilometers between Guangzhou and Dongguan, high speed train is the best transportation method for passengers to travel between the two places. It costs CNY 34.5-74 for second class seat and takes 0.5 - 1 hour to accomplish a single trip. In addition, there are over 20 pairs of normal speed trains operating between them taking about 1 – 1.5 hours and CNY 14.5-30.5. Passengers can also choose to take Guangzhou - Dongguan coach, spending 2-2.5 hours and CNY 45-70.
How to Travel from Guangzhou to Dongguan
1. Best Way: Guangzhou to Dongguan High Speed Train: 0.5-1h, from CNY 34.5
2. Alternative Way: Normal Train: 1 – 1.5h, CNY 14.5-30.5
3. Convenient Way: Guangzhou to Dongguan Coach: 2–2.5h, CNY45-70
| Departure Station | Dep. Time | Fare | Dur. |
| Guangzhou South Bus Station | 9:50, 10:00, 11:00, 11:30, 12:10, 12:40, 13:20, 13:50, 13:20, 13:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:10, 16:40, 17:00, 17:30, 17:40, 18:10, 18:40, 18:50, 19:30, 20:00, 21:00 | CNY 60-70 | 2-2.5h |
| Huadu Bus Station | 10:30, 15:30 | CNY 50 | 2.5h |
| Provincial Bus Station | 7:20, 7:50, 8:20, 9:10, 9:30, 10:00, 11:00, 11:40, 13:00, 13:30, 14:20, 14:30, 15:50, 16:00, 16:20, 17:00, 17:30, 17:40, 18:50, 19:20, 20:50 | CNY50 | 2h |
| Tianhe Bus Station | 8:30, 9:45, 10:20, 11:40, 12:30, 13:40, 15:00, 16:15, 17:00, 18:20, 19:10 | CNY45-48 | 2h |
How to Travel from Dongguan to Guangzhou
1. Best Way: High Speed Train: 0.5 – 1h, CNY 34.5-45.5
| Train Number | about 220 departures daily |
| Ticket Price | CNY34.5-45.5 for Second Class Seat
CNY50.5 for First Class Seat |
| Duration | 0.5-1h |
| Departure time | 06:37 - 23:17 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Dongguan Railway Station, Dongguan South Railway Station, Humen Railway Station - Guangzhou Railway Station, Guangzhou East Railway Station, Guangzhou South Railway Station |
2. Alternative Train: Normal Train: 1 – 1.5h, CNY 14.5 – 31.5
| Train Number | over 20 departures daily |
| Ticket Price | CNY14.5-31.5 for Hard Seat |
| Duration | 1-1.5h |
| Departure time | 03:39 - 22:07 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Dongguan Railway Station / Dongguan East Railway Station - Guangzhou, Guangzhou East or Guangzhou North Railway Station |
3. Convenient Way: Dongguan to Guangzhou Coach: 1-2h, CNY48-75
| Departure Station | Dep. Time | Fare | Dur. |
| Dongguan East Bus Station | 7:30, 8:30, 9:00, 9:40, 10:30, 10:40, 12:10, 13:30, 13:40, 15:00, 15:20, 16:00, 17:10, 18:10, 18:40 | CNY 48-60 | 1.5h |
| Houjie Bus Station | 7:00, 8:20, 9:20, 9:30, 11:00, 12:20, 13:20, 13:50, 15:20, 16:40, 18:00 | CNY 50-60 | 1.5h |
| Humen Bus Station | 6:50, 8:00, 9:10, 10:30, 12:00, 13:10, 14:30, 15:40, 17:10, 18:10 | CNY55 | 2h |
| Tangxia Bus Station | 8:20, 9:40, 11:20, 12:50 | CNY70-75 | 2h |
How to travel from Dongguan to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (ZGGG)
High Speed Train + Metro: 1.5 – 2h, CNY 52.5
→ Take high speed train from Dongguan to Guangzhou East Railway Station: 0.5 – 1h, CNY 45.5;
→ Take metro line 3 at the train station to Baiyun Airport South: 40min; CNY7
Further Reading: How to Travel between Guangzhou Airport and Dongguan
- Last updated on Oct. 09, 2023 by Gabby Li -
