Shanghai - Hangzhou Bullet Trains: Time, Fares, Stations

Written by Sally Guo Updated Oct. 31, 2023

The Shanghai - Hangzhou High-Speed Railway, also called Huhang High-Speed Railway (沪杭客运专线), connects these two major cities Shanghai and Hangzhou. 

More than 160 pairs of bullet trains run on this route every day, with a travel time of around an hour. The ticket prices are from RMB53~73 (USD8~10) for a second-class seat.

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Shanghai to Hangzhou Bullet Train Time

Train No. Departure - Arrival Duration Terminals
G4917 05:44 - 06:29 45m Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
G7331 06:15 - 07:07 52m Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
D2287 06:57 - 08:06 1h 9m Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
G7395 07:25 - 08:29 1h 4m Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou
G817 08:00 - 08:45 45m Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
D771 08:15 - 10:00 1h 45m Shanghai South to Hangzhou East
G1373 08:53 - 09:41 48m Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
G7319 09:35 - 11:00 1h 25m Shanghai to Hangzhou East
G1501 10:03 - 10:56 53m Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
G1657 10:24 - 11:10 46m Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
G1375 11:11 - 12:03 52m Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
D3291 12:14 - 13:15 1h 1m Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
G7595 12:48 - 14:06 1h 18m Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou South
G7323 13:10 - 14:10 1h Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
G99 14:09 - 14:57 48m Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
G1357 15:08 - 15:54 46m Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
G9523 15:56 - 16:41 45m Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
G1385 16:59 - 17:58 59m Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
G7359 17:51 - 19:29 1h 38m Shanghai to Hangzhou
G7339 18:35 - 19:34 59m Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
D3323 19:05 - 20:06 1h 1m Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
G7491 19:31 - 20:17 46m Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
G7527 20:19 - 21:18 59m Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
D2125 21:01 - 21:57 56m Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
G7355 21:29 - 22:27 58m Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou

Over 150 bullet trains operate daily from Shanghai to Hangzhou, starting from 05: 44 until 21:29. We've selected some of them above for your convenience. For the complete train schedule, please visit China Train.

Most trains depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and arrive at Hangzhou East Railway Station, with only a few stopping at Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai South Railway Station, Hangzhou Railway Station, and Hangzhou South Railway Station.

Hangzhou to Shanghai High-Speed Train Time

Train No. Departure - Arrival Duration Terminals
G7358 06:10 - 07:07 57m Hangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao
G7552 07:15 - 08:21 1h 6m Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao
G7502 08:00 - 09:29 1h 29m Hangzhou South to Shanghai Hongqiao
G7344 09:00 - 09:56 56m Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao
G7572 09:45 - 11:05 1h 20m Hangzhou South to Shanghai Hongqiao
G1690 10:14 - 11:13 59m Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao
G1382 10:29 - 11:16 47m Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao
G7368 11:01 - 11:59 58m Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao
G7540 12:04 - 12:56 52m Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao
G1348 12:56 - 13:42 46m Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao
G818 14:02 - 14:48 46m Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao
D3142 14:56 - 15:57 1h 1m Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao
G7318 15:48 - 17:19 1h 31m Hangzhou East to Shanghai
G2142 16:08 - 17:02 54m Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao
G7192 17:02 - 17:54 52m Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao
G1510 18:01 - 19:00 59m Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao
G1378 18:28 - 19:20 52m Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao
G7566 19:00 - 20:05 1h 5m Hangzhou South to Shanghai Hongqiao
D3206 19:35 - 20:52 1h 17m Hangzhou South to Shanghai Hongqiao
G7360 20:00 - 21:22 1h 22m Hangzhou to Shanghai West
G998 20:40 - 21:25 45m Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao
G1394 21:19 - 22:10 51m Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao
G1506 21:48 - 22:40 52m Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao
G7536 22:23 - 23:08 45m Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao
G4918 23:13 - 23:59 46m Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao

Over 160 high-speed trains operate daily from Hangzhou to Shanghai, starting from 06:10 until 23:13. We've selected some of them above for your convenience. For the complete train schedule, please visit China Train.

Shanghai - Hangzhou Bullet Train Ticket Price

  Second-class First-class Business-class
C-Train RMB53 (USD8) RMB85 (USD12) Unavailable
D-Train RMB59 (USD8) RMB94 (USD13) Unavailable
G-Train RMB73 (USD10) RMB117 (USD17) RMB219.5 (USD31)

Shanghai - Hangzhou Bullet Train Types

Between Shanghai and Hangzhou, there are three categories of bullet trains to serve different travel needs and budgets. They are the G, D, and C trains.

G Trains

G trains, also known as High-Speed Trains, are the fastest in China's rail network, traveling at a speed of up to 350 km/h. The G train journey from Shanghai to Hangzhou generally takes less than an hour.

D Trains

D trains referred to as Electric Multiple Units (EMU), travel slightly lower than G trains, usually around 250 km/h. A trip between Shanghai and Hangzhou on the D Train typically takes 1 hour.

C Trains

Known as Commuter Rail or Intercity EMU Trains, C trains operate between adjoining cities. A trip between Shanghai and Hangzhou on a C train usually lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Shanghai - Hangzhou High-speed Train Stations

The high-speed train journey between Shanghai and Hangzhou involves various terminals: Shanghai Hongqiao Station, Shanghai South Station, Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai West Station, Hangzhou Railway Station, Hangzhou East Station, and Hangzhou South Station.

Among them, Shanghai Hongqiao and Hangzhou East Station are the main terminals for Shanghai - Hangzhou bullet trains.

Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station

About 22 km (13 mi) away from the Bund, Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station is close to the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport - within walking distance. This smart spot makes it smooth for travelers to switch between the railway station and the airport.

How to Get to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station:

Shanghai South Railway Station

Shanghai South Railway Station, located in the Xuhui District, serves as the departure point for several bullet trains running between Shanghai and Hangzhou.

How to Get to Shanghai South Railway Station:

Shanghai Railway Station

Shanghai Railway Station is located in the city center, offering regular and well-connected transport services. Travel from this station to various attractions like the Bund, Shanghai Museum, or Shanghai Tower is very convenient.

How to Get to Shanghai Railway Station:

Shanghai West Railway Station

Located in Putuo District, Shanghai West Railway Station is about 14 kilometers (8 miles) away from the city center. It is an intermediate stop along the Shanghai - Nanjing Intercity Railway (沪宁城际铁路).

How to Get to Shanghai West Railway Station:

Hangzhou East Railway Station

Hangzhou East Station, located about 15 km (10 mi) from the West Lake, primarily operates high-speed trains.

How to Get to Hangzhou East Railway Station:

Hangzhou South Railway Station

Located in the Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou South Railway Station is close to the Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, just a 30-minute drive away.

How to Get to Hangzhou South Railway Station:

Hangzhou Railway Station

Hangzhou Railway Station, also called Chengzhan (City Station), is one of the city's oldest and most central stations. It operates high-speed and normal-speed trains and is only 5 km (3 mi) from the West Lake.

How to Get to Hangzhou Railway Station:

How to Book Shanghai - Hangzhou Train Tickets

You can book train tickets for the Shanghai - Hangzhou trip in three ways.

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Book Train Tickets through China Rail Official Website

You can consider using the 12306 China Rail official website if you want to save the service fee charged by travel agencies. However, it may require significant effort to handle ticket changes or cancellations on your own.

Note: The official 12306.cn website offers ticket sales services only between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM, however, the ticket search function remains accessible 24/7.

Book Train Tickets at Train Stations

Buying tickets directly at the train station ticket windows is another option. Nevertheless, this method requires lining up and can pose a considerable challenge as the train station staff may not speak English.

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