Shanghai → Hangzhou
Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to Hangzhou East Railway Station
- Distance
- 200 km
- Illustrative duration
- ~45min–1h (illustrative)
- Train type
- Intercity high-speed
- Data scope
- Curated
Curated concept data. Stations, distances, durations, and tips shown here are illustrative and hand-curated for this demo — not live schedules, fares, seat availability, or a booking service.
Route view
The dashed line is an illustrative straight-line path for orientation only — it does not represent the actual rail alignment, which follows the real track route.
Origin station
Shanghai 上海
Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station · East China
One of Asia's busiest rail hubs, integrated with Hongqiao Airport and metro lines for seamless onward travel.
- Attached directly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (Terminal 2)
- Served by Metro Lines 2, 10, and 17
- Dozens of daily high-speed departures toward Beijing, Hangzhou, and Nanjing
Destination station
Hangzhou 杭州
Hangzhou East Railway Station · East China
A fast-growing hub near West Lake, with frequent short-hop high-speed service to Shanghai.
- Very high-frequency intercity service to Shanghai (often every 15–20 minutes)
- Connects to Hangzhou Metro Lines 1, 4, and 19
- Efficient turnaround makes it popular for day-trip travellers
Practical guidance for this journey
A quick intercity hop connecting Shanghai to West Lake's classic scenery.
- Extremely frequent departures — often suitable for a same-day round trip.
- Book ahead for weekend and holiday travel; this route is very popular with day-trippers.
General high-speed rail travel tips
- Real-name ticketing applies: your passport (or ID) must match the name on the ticket, and is checked at security and boarding gates.
- Arrive with a buffer before departure — large stations require time for security screening and walking to the platform.
- Seat classes typically include second class, first class, and business class on high-speed services; sleeper trains offer soft/hard sleeper berths.
- Checked baggage is not standard on high-speed rail — luggage travels with you, so pack within cabin-friendly limits.