How to Travel from Beijing to Hangzhou

Written by Matteo Updated Jul. 19, 2024

Beijing is located 1,300 kilometers away from Hangzhou. Both taking a plane and a high-speed train are convenient. No matter which transportation you choose, you should buy tickets in advance. However, we suggest taking a plane as it is the fastest way, taking 2 hours at most.

Beijing to Hangzhou Map
There are 3 ways from Beijing to Hangzhou.

Best Way to Travel From Beijing to Hangzhou

The most recommended way to travel from Beijing to Hangzhou is by plane. There are 37 flights daily to Hangzhou, departing from Beijing Capital International Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport, and landing at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport.

Features Plane High-speed Train
Price  CNY2420/USD333  CNY674/USD93
Duration 2h 4h18m
Speed 650km/h 311km/h
Frequency 29/day 22/day
Advantage Time-saving Comfortable
Disadvantage Higher Cost The tickets may be unavailable during public holiday

Note for Passengers:

1. The ticket price does not include airport construction fees and fuel surcharge.

2. The prices displayed above are for reference only. They may change at any time.

Beijing to Hangzhou Flight

The fastest flight from Beijing to Hangzhou only takes 2 hours, excluding check-in and luggage collection time. The earliest flight takes off at 7:20 and lands at 9:20, while the last flight takes off at 22:10 and lands at 00:25. The economy class price is CNY 2420/USD333.

The most recommended transportation is taking a plane. There are flights to Hangzhou at various times of the day. You can choose a flight after the morning so that you don't have to get up early to go to the airport.

Flights Depart From Beijing Capital Airport

18 flights depart from Beijing Capital Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport every day, among which the flight with the shortest duration is CA1708, taking 2 hours and 10 minutes. The Airport Express of Beijing subway passes through the terminal. It takes 1 hour and costs CNY 29 to get to the Capital Airport from Tiananmen Square by subway.

(Update on July 18th, 2024)

Flight Number Departure Time Arrival Time Duration
HU7577 7:05 9:20 2h15m
HU7277 8:00 10:15 2h15m
CA1708 9:35 11:45 2h10m
CA1712 11:40 14:00 2h20m
HU7477 12:00 14:15 2h15m
CA1716 13:30 15:55 2h25m
CA1718 14:35 16:45 2h10m
CA1720 15:30 17:45 2h15m
CA1722 16:35 18:45 2h10m
CA1724 17:30 19:55 2h25m
HU7677 18:10 20:30 2h20m
CA1728 20:00 22:15 2h15m
CA1732 21:30 00:05 2h35m
HU7377 22:10 00:25 2h15m

Flights Depart from Daxing Airport

11 flights take off from Beijing Daxing Airport every day, of which the fastest one is MU5147, which takes 2 hours to arrive at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. It takes 75 minutes and costs CNY 39 to get to Daxing Airport from Tiananmen Square by subway.

(Update on July 18th, 2024)

Flight Number Departure Time Arrival Time Duration
MU5193 7:25 9:30 2h05m
CZ8855 8:55 11:05 2h10m
MU9687 9:15 11:20 2h05m
MU5132 10:55 13:00 2h05m
MU5147 12:35 14:35 2h
MU6161 13:10 15:20 2h10m
CZ8851 15:55 18:15 2h20m
CZ8859 17:10 19:15 2h05m
MU5458 19:00 21:05 2h05m
CZ8853 21:20 23:35 2h15m

Beijing to Hangzhou High-speed Train

The trains depart from Beijing Station or Beijing South Station and arrive at Hangzhou Station or Hangzhou East Railway Station. Taking a high-speed train can be your second choice. If there is no extreme weather that leads to the cancellation of the trains, the departure and arrival times of the high-speed trains are accurate.

Beijing to Hangzhou High-speed Train Time

(Update on July 18th, 2024)

Train Number Departure Time Arrival Time Duration
G171 6:30 12:20 5h50m
G173 7:04 13:02 5h58m
G177 7:49 13:56 6h07m
G31 7:56 12:33 4h37m
G197 8:29 14:13 5h44m
G33 8:56 13:26 4h30m
G155 9:10 15:47 6h37m
G169 9:38 15:38 6h
G35 9:56 14:26 4h30m
G181 10:42 17:08 6h26m
G37 10:56 15:44 4h48m
G183 12:43 18:33 5h50m
G185 13:20 19:16 5h56m
G187 13: 38 19:42 6h04m
G2557 14:04 20:51 6h47m
G189 15:12 21:01 5h49m
G191 15:18 21:26 6h08m
G193 16:07 22:04 5h57m
G195 16:17 22:16 5h59m
G39 19:04 23:21 4h17m

Beijing to Hangzhou High-speed Train Cost

Seat Business Class First Class Second Class
Price CNY2357/USD324 CNY1077/USD148 CNY674/USD93

Beijing to Hangzhou Sleeper Train

There is only 1 normal-speed train from Beijing to Hangzhou every day. It departs from Beijing Fengtai Railway Station at 13:15 and arrives at Hangzhou Railway Station at 8:54 the next day, taking 19 hours and 39 minutes.

We do not recommend taking this train to Hangzhou as it takes too long. Besides, there is no shower on the train, so you won't be able to take a shower on the day you take the train. However, you can wash your face and brush your teeth. You also need to bring your toiletries.

Beijing to Hangzhou Overnight Train Timetable

(Update on July 18th, 2024)

Train Number Departure Time Arrival Time Duration
K1109 13:15 8: 54 (Arriving on Second Day) 19h39m

Beijing to Hangzhou Normal Speed Train Ticket Prices

Seat Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
Price CNY509.5/USD70 CNY331.5/USD45 CNY180.5/USD25

How do You Get From Hangzhou Airport to Downtown

By Subway: Line 1, Line 7, Line 19

Subway Outset Destination Operation Time
Line 1 Xianghu Xiaoshan Airport bound for Xianghu: 6:00-22:30
bound for Xiaoshan Airport:5:50-00:27
Line 7 Wushan Square Jiangdong'er Road bound for Wushan Square: 6:16-22:49
bound for Jiangdong'er Road: 6:06-23:14
Line 19 Hangzhou West Rail Station Yongsheng Road bound for Hangzhou West Rail Station: 6:03-23:14
bound for Yongsheng Road: 6:20-00:09

From Hangzhou Airport, you can take the subway directly to West Lake at the price of CNY 9. Take Line 19 (toward Shaoxi) and get off at West Lake Culture Square Station, then transfer to Line 1 (toward Xianghu) and get off at Fengqi Road. Finally, walk 1 kilometer to West Lake.

By Bus: Wulinmen Special Line

Operation Route Stop Station Departure Time Price
Airport to Wulinmen Qingjiang Road, Jiefang Road, Pinghai Road 23:30, 23:55, 00:20, 00:40, 1:00, 1:30 CNY20
Wulinmen to Airport 4:30, 5:00, 5:30, 6:00

Taxi

There is a taxi boarding area at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. The airport is about 35 kilometers away from the downtown area. It takes 50 minutes to get to the downtown area without traffic jams.

Destination Distance Time Price
West Lake 33 km 50 minutes CNY120
Grand Canal 43 km 1 hour CNY151
Alibaba Group 27 km 30 minutes CNY91

Note: the above data is for reference only, and the price may vary depending on the route taken by the driver.

Booking a Private Transfer With China Travel

A Private transfer can take you to hotels, train stations, and scenic spots in your city, so you don't have to worry about transportation. All you need to do is tell us your destination, and the driver will safely take you there. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need a pick-up service.

Is Hangzhou Worth Visiting

If you come to Hangzhou for a tour, you can stay at the Fly Zoo Hotel, an unmanned hotel built by Alibaba Group. The nearby subway station is the Haichuangyuan Station of Line 19. You can experience a fully self-service check-in. Several robots in the hotel can lead the way and deliver food.

Highlights in Beijing and Hangzhou

The Imperial City 故宫

It, also known as the Forbidden City, was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties and the world's most intact ancient palace. The Forbidden City is very famous in China and attracts tourists from all over the world.

Due to the limited number of visitors allowed in the scenic area, it can be difficult to obtain tickets to the Forbidden City. Below are some recommended routes in Beijing, and we will do our best to help you book tickets to the Forbidden City.

West Lake 西湖

It is located in the heart of Hangzhou City. Visitors can take the subway Line 1 and get off at Longxiang Bridge Station, then walk about 1.4 kilometers to reach the West Lake scenic area. There are boats available for sightseeing both during the day and at night, making it a great choice to visit West Lake after dinner.

Grand Canal 京杭大运河

The Grand Canal, built in 486 BC, has a history of more than 2,500 years. It starts from Hangzhou in the south and ends in Beijing in the north, with a total length of 1,794 kilometers.

Gongchen Bridge is the landmark of the Grand Canal in Hangzhou and also the best scenic spot. Taking bus 1 from West Lake, you can get to Gongchen Bridge, which is 8.8 kilometers away. The ticket costs two yuan and takes 57 minutes.

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