Shanghai to Hangzhou Train

2 km · 45min · 277+ trains daily · from $4

2 km Distance
45min Fastest Journey
277+ Daily Trains
$4 Price From (2nd Class)

About This Route

The Shanghai–Hangzhou line is one of the busiest rail corridors connecting these two cities. With 277+ trains running daily, you'll rarely have trouble finding a seat — though booking a day or two ahead is still a good idea during holidays.

Which Train Should You Take?

Most travelers pick a G-train (high-speed, up to 350 km/h). They're comfortable, punctual, and the stations are modern. If you're on a budget, D-trains are slightly slower but cheaper. For overnight journeys, Z-trains have sleeper berths — you save a hotel night.

Seat Classes

High-speed trains offer second class (5 seats per row, perfectly fine for most journeys), first class (4 seats per row, more legroom), and business class (fully reclining, premium price). For this route, second class is what most people book — it's clean, quiet, and has power outlets. Prices start from $4.

Tips for This Route

  • Book 3–5 days ahead during Chinese holidays (Spring Festival, National Day, Dragon Boat).
  • Shanghai may have multiple stations — make sure you go to the right one. The ticket shows the exact station name.
  • Arrive 30 minutes before departure. Security + ticket check takes time.
  • Bring your passport — you'll need it to enter the station and board.
  • The fastest train takes about 45min.

Shanghai to Hangzhou High-Speed Trains

There are 277 daily trains between Shanghai and Hangzhou. The fastest high-speed train (D61) departs at 04:32 and takes 1h 47min.

Sample high-speed train schedule from Shanghai to Hangzhou
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
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.

Sample regular train schedule from Shanghai to Hangzhou
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
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
K1185 07:20 09:04 1h 44min

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Ticket Prices (USD)

Prices vary by train type and seat class. Second class on high-speed trains offers the best value for most travelers.

Standing
$3 – $75
Hard Seat
$3 – $4
First Class
$11 – $121
Hard Sleeper
$10
Second Class
$4 – $75
Soft Sleeper
$15
高级动卧
$37
Business Class
$24 – $59
Superior Class
$12 – $29
High-speed Sleeper
$20 – $30
First Class Sleeper
$20 – $26
Premium First Class
$23 – $27
Second Class Sleeper
$15 – $21

Prices are approximate and may vary by date and availability. Last updated: 2026-05-15.

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