Shanghai to Hangzhou Train
West Lake is 45 minutes away from Shanghai by high-speed train. This is one of the highest-frequency corridors in the world — around 60 trains a day, and you can usually buy a ticket minutes before departure.
- Fastest journey
- 45m
- Distance
- 159 km
- Trains per day
- 60+
- Departs
- Shanghai Hongqiao
- Arrives
- Hangzhou East
Departures on 2026-10-29
| Train | Depart | Arrive | Duration | Second Class | First Class | Business Class | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z175 | 04:08 | 05:50 | 01:42 | – | – | – | Book |
| D61 | 04:32 | 06:19 | 01:47 | US$13 | – | – | Book |
| K8351 | 04:45 | 06:31 | 01:46 | – | – | – | Book |
| K335 | 05:14 | 07:10 | 01:56 | – | – | – | Book |
| G7541 | 05:52 | 06:51 | 00:59 | US$16 | US$21 | US$36 | Book |
| K47 | 06:07 | 08:09 | 02:02 | – | – | – | Book |
| G1321 | 06:07 | 06:56 | 00:49 | US$20 | US$26 | US$44 | Book |
| G7331 | 06:13 | 07:07 | 00:54 | US$16 | US$21 | – | Book |
| G7333 | 06:20 | 07:21 | 01:01 | US$16 | US$21 | US$36 | Book |
| G3091 | 06:20 | 07:52 | 01:32 | US$21 sold out | US$28 sold out | US$53 sold out | Book |
| G7363 | 06:24 | 07:26 | 01:02 | US$16 | US$21 | US$36 | Book |
| D3145 | 06:27 | 07:54 | 01:27 | US$16 | US$21 | – | Book |
Times shown are local China time (UTC+8). Prices are in US dollars and include service fee.
What you should know
- Hangzhou East (杭州东) is the main high-speed station and connects directly to Metro Lines 1 and 4.
- No need to book far ahead outside holidays — this route rarely sells out.
- A day trip is genuinely comfortable: leave Shanghai after breakfast, be back for dinner.
We book real tickets directly against your passport number — no Chinese ID or phone number needed. Your passport is your ticket: go to the staffed lane at the gate, let staff scan it, and board.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Shanghai–Hangzhou in advance?
Usually not — trains run every 10–20 minutes. Reserve ahead only during Chinese public holidays.
Which Hangzhou station is closest to West Lake?
Hangzhou East is the high-speed hub; from there take the Metro to Longxiangqiao and walk to the lake. Hangzhou Station ( downtown) is closer but serves mostly conventional trains.
How long is the ride?
The fastest non-stop G-trains take 45 minutes; most services take 50–60 minutes.