Hangzhou to Shanghai 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
- Hangzhou East
- Arrives
- Shanghai Hongqiao
Departures on 2026-10-29
| Train | Depart | Arrive | Duration | Second Class | First Class | Business Class | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K528 | 01:55 | 03:46 | 01:51 | – | – | – | Book |
| K80 | 02:56 | 05:30 | 02:34 | – | – | – | Book |
| K1186 | 03:35 | 05:43 | 02:08 | – | – | – | Book |
| D82 | 04:11 | 06:08 | 01:57 | US$13 | – | – | Book |
| D108 | 04:18 | 06:14 | 01:56 | US$13 | – | – | Book |
| K512 | 04:36 | 07:02 | 02:26 | – | – | – | Book |
| K288 | 04:47 | 07:10 | 02:23 | – | – | – | Book |
| D58 | 05:21 | 07:07 | 01:46 | US$13 sold out | – | – | Book |
| K752 | 05:30 | 07:33 | 02:03 | – | – | – | Book |
| K352 | 05:53 | 07:50 | 01:57 | – | – | – | Book |
| G7358 | 06:07 | 07:37 | 01:30 | US$20 | US$27 | – | Book |
| G896 | 06:08 | 06:58 | 00:50 | US$17 | – | – | 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.