How to Travel between Guangzhou and Dongguan

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. 

 

Train Number	about 220 departures daily
Ticket Price	CNY34.5-74 for Second Class Seat CNY49.5-89 for First Class Seat
Duration	0.5-1h
Departure time	00:08 - 23:59
Dep. - Arr.	Guangzhou Railway Station, Guangzhou East Railway Station - Dongguan Railway Station

 

Train Number	over 20 departures daily
Ticket Price	CNY14.5-30.5 for Hard Seat
Duration	1-1.5h
Departure time	06:08 - 19:54
Dep. - Arr.	Guangzhou Railway Station, Guangzhou North Railway Station - Dongguan Railway Station or Dongguan East Railway Station

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

→ 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