Shanghai to Hangzhou by Train
180 km • 39min-1h10m • West Lake Express
Distance
180 km
Fastest Train
39 min
Daily G-trains
93
Ticket Price
¥75-120
Best For
West Lake, Tea Culture
Stations
🚉 Shanghai
- Shanghai Hongqiao (上海虹桥)All G-trains to Hangzhou East
- Shanghai (上海站)Limited D-trains
🚉 Hangzhou
- Hangzhou East (杭州东)Main high-speed station, metro Line 1/4
- Hangzhou (杭州站)City center, near West Lake
Train Options
G-train (High-speed) ⭐
Best ChoiceDuration: 39min-1h10m
Frequency: Every 5-10 min
Daily trains: 93
Fastest: G7303, G7521 (39 min)
Business: ¥220-280
First class: ¥120-150
Second class: ¥75-90
D-train (Bullet)
Duration: 1h-1h30m • Second: ¥50-60
Popular Trains
| Train | Depart | Arrive | Duration | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G7303 | 16:41 | 17:20 | 39m | Fastest |
| G7521 | 17:13 | 17:52 | 39m | Evening |
| G231 | 17:13 | 17:58 | 45m | Afternoon |
| G261 | 17:17 | 18:02 | 45m | Peak hour |
Top Attractions
- West Lake (西湖) (3-4h) UNESCO, boat rides, Leifeng PagodaFree
- Lingyin Temple (灵隐寺) (2-3h) Ancient Buddhist temple¥75
- Hefang Street (河坊街) (1-2h) Shopping, snacksFree
- Xixi Wetland (西溪湿地) (3-4h) Nature park, boat tours¥80
- Longjing Tea Village (龙井村) (2h) Tea tasting, terraced fieldsFree
- Song Dynasty Town (宋城) (3-4h) Theme park, shows¥300+
Practical Tips
Best route: Shanghai Hongqiao → Hangzhou East (most trains)
Booking: Same-day tickets available, book ahead for weekends
West Lake: Best early morning or sunset for West Lake
Tea: Visit Longjing in spring (March-April) for harvest season
Food: Try Dongpo Pork (东坡肉) and Beggar's Chicken (叫化鸡)