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East China

Hangzhou 杭州

Hangzhou East Railway Station · 杭州东站

A fast-growing hub near West Lake, with frequent short-hop high-speed service to Shanghai.

Station highlights

  • 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 traveller tips

  • Short intercity routes can sell out on weekends and holidays — consider booking ahead.
  • The West Lake scenic area requires a further metro or taxi transfer from the station.

Curated routes from Hangzhou

Intercity high-speedShort hopVery frequent

Shanghai → Hangzhou

Distance
200 km
Duration
~45min–1h (illustrative)

A quick intercity hop connecting Shanghai to West Lake's classic scenery.

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