Shanghai - Hangzhou Bullet Trains: Time, Fares, Stations

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.

• Open time: October, 2010
• Distance: 166 kilometers (103 miles)
• Top speed: 300 kph (186 mph)
• Shortest duration: 45 minutes
• Stops: Shanghai, Jiashan, Jiaxing, Tongxiang, Haining, Linping, Hangzhou
• Number of trains: 140 pairs of G-Trains, 25 pairs of D-Trains, 7 pairs of C-Trains

Shanghai to Hangzhou Bullet Train Time

(Updated on August 17, 2023)

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

(Updated on August 17, 2023)

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

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:

• By Subway: Shanghai Metro Line 2, Line 10, Line 17
• By Bus: Line 320, 941; Airport Express Line 1 (机场一线); Hongqiao Transportation Hub Bus Line 1/4/5/6/7/8/9/10 (虹桥枢纽1/4/5/6/7/8/9/10路); Minhang bus line 23 (闵行23路)

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:

• By Subway: Shanghai Metro Line 1, Line 3, Line 15
• By Bus: Line 180, 301, 303, 315, 729, 747, 763, 867, 973, 1252, Shangjia Line (上嘉线), Shangshi Line (上石线), Shangqing Line (上青线), Nannan Line (南南线), Nanchuan Line (南川线), Shangfeng Line (上奉线), Hongqiao Transportation Hub Bus Line 1 (虹桥枢纽1路)

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:

• By Subway: Shanghai Metro Line 1, Line 3, Line 4
• By Bus: Line 13, 41, 58, 64, 95, 104, 106, 109, 113, 115, 117, 185, 301, 302, 305, 306, 308, 310, 315, 319, 322, 324, 328, 329, 817, 823, 837, 912, 927, 929, 930, 941, 942, 955, 95

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:

• By Subway: Shanghai Metro Line 11, Line 15
• By Bus: Line 01, 106, 117, 129, 319, 742, 744, 768, 944, Changzheng Line 1 (长征1路)

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:

• By Subway: Hangzhou Metro Line 1, Line 4, Line 6, Line 19
• By Bus: Line 9, 20, 28, 31, 33, 35, 43, 47, 48, 81, 93, 99, 108, 123, 179, Airport - East Railway Station bus line (机场大巴火车东站线)

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:

• By Subway: Hangzhou Metro Line 5
• By Bus: Line 123, 328, 700, 707, 726, 747, 748

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:

• By Subway: Hangzhou Metro Line 1, Line 5
• By Bus: Line 11, 140, 185, 39

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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• Shanghai to Suzhou
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• Shanghai to Nanjing
• Shanghai to Beijing
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