Shanghai to Hangzhou Train
175 km · about 45min · 259+ trains daily · from $4
About This Route
Shanghai to Hangzhou is one of China's most popular short-haul routes — just 45 minutes by the fastest G-train. Hangzhou's West Lake, tea plantations, and tech scene (Alibaba HQ) draw millions of visitors. With 259 daily trains, it's practically a metro service between the two cities.
Which Train Should You Take?
G-trains take 45–60 minutes, D-trains about 70 minutes. The price difference is minimal (¥5–10), so G-trains are the obvious choice. Frequency is so high that you can often just show up and catch the next one.
Seat Classes
Second class for 45 minutes — no question. You'll barely finish a coffee before arriving. The trains are modern, clean, and smooth. Don't overthink seat selection for such a short ride.
Learn more about each seat type in our complete guide to China train seat classes.
Tips for This Route
Shanghai Hongqiao station is the main departure point (not Shanghai station). Hangzhou East is the arrival station — take metro Line 1 to West Lake area (30 minutes). On weekends, trains fill up with day-trippers; book a day ahead if traveling Saturday morning.
Shanghai to Hangzhou High-Speed Trains
There are 259 daily trains between Shanghai and Hangzhou. The fastest high-speed train (D61) departs at 04:32 and takes 1h 47min.
| Train | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| D61 | 04:32 | 06:19 | 1h 47min |
| G7541 | 05:52 | 06:51 | 59min |
| G1321 | 06:07 | 06:56 | 49min |
| G7331 | 06:13 | 07:07 | 54min |
| G7333 | 06:20 | 07:21 | 1h 1min |
| G3091 | 06:20 | 07:52 | 1h 32min |
| G7363 | 06:24 | 07:26 | 1h 2min |
| D3145 | 06:27 | 07:54 | 1h 27min |
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Regular Trains
Slower but cheaper options including K-trains and T-trains with sleeper berths available for overnight travel.
| Train | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z175 | 04:08 | 05:50 | 1h 42min |
| K8351 | 04:45 | 06:31 | 1h 46min |
| K335 | 05:14 | 07:12 | 1h 58min |
| K47 | 06:07 | 08:09 | 2h 2min |
| K5837 | 06:41 | 08:47 | 2h 6min |
| K833 | 07:26 | 09:28 | 2h 2min |
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Prices vary by train type and seat class. Second class on high-speed trains offers the best value for most travelers.
Prices are in USD, approximate and may vary by date, availability and exchange rate. Last updated: 2026-05-26.