Hangzhou Transportation - Getting to & Around Hangzhou 2025

Hangzhou, boasting the global well-known West Lake and other charming sightseeing and cultural sites, has long been reputed as a “Paradise City” in China. To meet such amazing scenic and cultural destination in Zhejiang Province, you must want to know where Hangzhou is and how to get there by flight or train and how to travel around. Read our ultimate Hangzhou transportation guide to find your answers and plan your trip to Hangzhou in 2025/2026!

Where is Hangzhou?

Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang Province is located in the north part of this province in East China. It is only about 1125 km from Beijing (4.5 hours by bullet train), 165 km from Shanghai (180km/2.5-3 hours by car), 125 km from Suzhou (160km/2.5-3 hours by car), 190 km from Huangshan (240km/3-3.5 hours by car). Convenient daily flights and high speed train can take you to Hangzhou from almost domestic cities and popular tourist destinations. Besides, many international flights also well link Hangzhou with many other countries (regions).

Hangzhou China Map

Hangzhou China Map (click to enlarge)

Get to & from Hangzhou

By Air

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (杭州萧山国际机场; IATA: HGH) is the only airport served in Hangzhou. There are more than 180 airlines connecting Hangzhou to about 120 domestic cities including Beijing, Xian, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Guilin, Chengdu, Chongqing, Kunming, Lijiang, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Shenzhen, Changsha, Wuhan, Zhengzhou, Harbin, Qingdao, Guiyang, Lhasa, Lanzhou, Hohhot, Urumqi, Shenyang, etc., and about 50 international cities (regions) such as Madrid, Rome, Lisbon, Moscow,Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Singapore, Seoul, Jeju Island, Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Bangkok, Phuket, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Ho Chi Minh, Nha Trang, Bali, etc.

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport follows 144-hour (currently extend to 240 hours) Visa Free Transit in Yangtze River Delta (including Hangzhou) for foregin travelers. Check 144-Hour Visa-free Transit Policy for more details.

Address: No. 688, Konggang Avenue, Jinggang Village, Jingjiang Street, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou (浙江省杭州市萧山区靖江街道靖港村空港大道688号)

Transportation: Xiaoshan Airport is located about 27 kilometers from downtown Hangzhou, usually taking about 40 minutes to transfer by car. Besides, airport shuttle buses run between the airport and city center every 30 minutes for 20 Yuan, taking about 1 hour also. Furthermore, you can take Metro Line 1 and Line 7 to get to the downtown area directly, or take Metro Line 19 to get off at West Lake Cultural Square Metro Station and then transfer to Metro Line 1 or 3 for one stop to get off at Wulin Square. The whole journey would take about 50-70 minutes.

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Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport

Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport Location Map
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By Train

Trains to Hangzhou

Taking a bullet train to Hangzhou is also quite convenient from many domestic destinations, including Shanghai, Beijing, Xian, Suzhou, Huangshan, Nanjing, Chengdu, Changsha, Wuhan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhengzhou, Chongqing, Xiamen,etc.

Hangzhou Train Stations

There are four major train stations in Hangzhou City, which are Hangzhou East Railway Station, Hangzhou West Railway Station, Hangzhou Railwawy Station, and Hangzhou South Railway Station. Among them, Hangzhou East Railway Station and Hangzhou West Railway Station are the most frequently used.

Hangzhou East Railway Station 杭州东站

Address: No. 1 Tiancheng Road, Jianggan District, Hangzhou (杭州市江干区天城路1号)

Distance to Hangzhou City Center: about 9km to Wulinmen (25 minutes by car)

Distance to West Lake: about 6.5 km (0.5 hour by car)

Hangzhou East Railway Station is one of the largest railway junctions in Asia and hosts many high-speed trains passing through Hangzhou city. It runs over 800 trains a day, and most of the trains are bullet trains (high-speed trains), connecting Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guangzhou, Suzhou, Huangshan, Chengdu, Changsha, Chongqing, Guiyang, Guilin, Nanjing, Zhengzhou, and Xiamen, etc. If you are considering flexible choice of train schedule, this station is more recommended.

Hangzhou West Railway Station 杭州西站

Address: West of Liangmu Road, Cangqian Street, Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province (浙江省杭州市余杭区仓前街道良睦路西侧)

Distance to Hangzhou City Center: about 22km to Wulinmen (50 minutes by car)

Distance to West Lake: about 17.5 km (50 minutes by car)

Hangzhou West Railway Station, newly open in 2022, is now the the second-frequently used railway station in Hangzhou, with all high-speed trains running every day. There are over 400 daily G and D trains that links Hangzhou with Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Nanjing, Huangshan, Xiamen, Ningbo, Shaoxing, Hengdian, etc.

Hangzhou Railway Station 杭州站

Address: No. 1 Huancheng East Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou (浙江省杭州市上城区环城东路1号)

Distance to Hangzhou City Center: right in downtown

Distance to West Lake: about 2 km ( 15 minutes by car)

Hangzhou Railway Station, called the “Chengzhan Railway Station (or City Station)”, is the closest train station to the West Lake and so it's also popular for travelers. Many normal trains (K, T, Y & Z trains) and some bullet trains (G, D & C trains) run between the station and other cities. Among them, there are frequent G/D/C-high speed trains running from Shanghai, Nanjing to Hangzhou every day.

Hangzhou South Railway Station 杭州南站

Address: No. 1, Zhanqian Road, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China (浙江省杭州市萧山区站前路1号)

Distance to Hangzhou City Center: about 11 km to Wulinmen (0.5 hour by car)

Distance to West Lake: about 15 km (40 minutes by car)

Hangzhou South Railway Station is a little far from the downtown area. However, it is a little bit closer to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, which takes half an hour or so by car. It operates most normal trains and a few high-speed trains to/from neaby destinations such as Shanghai, Nanjing, Suzhou, Xiamen, etc.

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High-Speed Train from Hangzhou

Hangzhou High-Speed Train

High-Speed Train from Hangzhou

Hangzhou East Railway Station

Hangzhou Train Station Map Hangzhou Train Stations Map
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Shanghai to Hangzhou

Shanghai is only 165 kilometers away from Hangzhou, and there is no direct flights.

By Private Car

It takes about 2.5-3 hours with a driving distance of about 180-200 kilometers.

By Train

Another popular way is taking a bullet train. There are more than 150 pairs of G/D/C high-speed trains running between Shanghai and Hangzhou daily, which needs only about 1-1.5 hours, with the fastest one running for only 40 minutes. Most trains depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, and the number of trains from Shanghai South Railway Station and Shanghai Railway Station are limited. Besides, there are more than 50 normal K/T/Z trains between Shanghai South Railway Station and Hangzhou South Railway Station and Hangzhou Railway Station, which takes only about 2-2.5 hours.

By Coach

Furthermore, there are many coaches from Shanghai downtown, train stations, airports and Shanghai Disneyland Park to the Hangzhou downtown area like Wulinmen and Hangzhou train stations. It usually takes about 2.5-4.5 hours based on your start and arrival places.

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Oriental Pearl Tower

Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower

Suzhou to Hangzhou

Suzhou and Hangzhou is about 125 kilometers away. No flights available either.

By Private Car

It needs about 2.5-3 hours by car with a driving distance of about 16 kilometers.

By Train

There are more than 110 G/D/C bullet trains between Suzhou and Hangzhou, with most trains to and from Suzhou Railway Station and Suzhou South Railway Station, and a few to and from Suzhou North Railway Station. The whole riding usually takes about 1.5-2.5 hours. Also, there are over 10 normal K/T/Z trains from Suzhou Railway Station to Hangzhou Railway Station and Hangzhou South Railway Station, which takes about 2.5-4.5 hours.

By Coach

Suzhou has many distance coaches from Suzhou North Railway Station, Suzhou South Bus Terminal to Hangzhou train stations and bus terminal, which takes about 2.5-3.5 hours.

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Suzhou to Hangzhou

Suzhou Humble Administrator's Garden

Huangshan to Hangzhou

Huangshan is about 190 kilometers from Hangzhou. There is no flights available.

By Private Car

It needs about 3-3.5 hours for driving about 240 kilometers.

By Train

Huangshan North Railway Station has more than 60 high speed G/D trains to Hangzhou East Railway Station and Hangzhou West Railway Station from early morning to night, with the whole riding of about 1.5-2 hours.

By Coach

There are some distance coaches running from Huangshan to Hangzhou from early morning to early afternoon, which usually takes about 3 hours. You can take one from Huangshan Bus Terminal to get to Hangzhou Bus Terminal.

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Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)

Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)

Nanjing to Hangzhou

Nanjing is about 235 kilometers from Hangzhou. No flights are available.

By Private Car

It takes about 3.5-4 hours to go by car, with a driving distance of about 270-330 kilometers.

By Train

More than 130 pairs of high-speed train run between Nanjing and Hangzhou from early morning till late night, which usually takes about 1.5-4.5 hours. And most trains are available at Nanjing South Railway Station and Hangzhou East Railway Station & Hangzhou West Railway Station.

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Nanjing to Hangzhou

Nanjing Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum

Beijing to Hangzhou

Beijing and Hangzhou is about 1125 kilometers away. Beijing Daxing Airport and Beijing Capital Airport both offers over 100 direct flights to Hangzhou every day, which usually fly for about 2 hours. Besides, Beijing South Railway Station and Beijing Railway Station has altogether over 20 high-speed trains including Fuxing trains to Hangzhou East Railway Station and Hangzhou West Railway Station, which take about 4.5-6.5 hours for arrival.

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Beijing Great Wall

Beijing Great Wall

Xian to Hangzhou

Xian is about 1145 kilometers away from Hangzhou. Taking a flight is the fastest and most convenient way. Every day, there are over 60 direct flights fly between Xian and Hangzhou, which usually needs about 2.5 hours. Also, you can take a high-speed train from Xian North Railway Station to Hangzhou East Railway Staiton and Hangzhou West Railway Station, which usually takes about 6.5-8.5 hours.

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Terracotta Warriors in Xian

Terracotta Warriors in Xian

Guangzhou to Hangzhou

Guangzhou is about 1050 kilometers southwest from Hangzhou. The most convenient way is taking a flight. There are more than 100 flights daily, which runs about 2 hours from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. Besides, you can take a high-speed G/D train from Guangzhou South Railway Station & Guangzhou East Railway Station to Hangzhou East Railway Station and Hangzhou West Railway Station, which needs about 6-8.5 hours. There are over 15 trains from morning to late afternoon.

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Guangzhou Canton Tower

Hong Kong to Hangzhou

Hong Kong is about 1070 kilometers from Hangzhou. Hong Kong International Airport has over 10 direct flights to Hangzhou daily, which takes about 2.5 hours. There is two G trains from Hong Kong West Kowloon to Hangzhou West Railway Station and Hangzhou East Railway Station, at noon and early night, taking about 7-10 hours.

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Get Around Hangzhou

By Taxi

Getting around Hangzhou by taxi is the most convenient way to travel. You can find one almost anywhere in the city. The flag-down fare is CNY 13 for the first 3 km, plus CNY 2.5 per extra km from 3 km to 10km, and CNY 3.75 per extra km exceeding 10km. Generally, it would cost around CNY 70~80 to take a taxi from Xiaoshan International Airport to the downtown Hangzhou and West Lake area.

By Subway

Taking a metro to travel around Hangzhou is convenient and budget. By 2025, there are altogether 12 metro lines, namely Metro Line 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16, and 19. You can take Line 1 to Xiaoshan Airport, Hangzhou East Railway Station, West Lake, Wulin Square, Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Hefang Street, etc., take Line 7 to Xiaoshan Airport and West Lake, and take Line 19 to Hangzhou West Railway Station, Hangzhou East Railway Station, Hangzhou Airport, and Xixi National Wetland Park, etc.

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By Bus

Hangzhou buses and tourist buses can conveniently take you to most of the tourist sites in Hangzhou, including West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Meijiawu Tea Village, Liuhe Pagoda, Wulin Square, Yuefei Temple, Song Dynasty Town, China National Silk Museum, Hupao Park, Bamboo-lined Path at Yunqi, etc.

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Hangzhou Taxis

Taxis in Hangzhou

Hangzhou Metro Map

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By Ferry

In Hangzhou, you can take a cruise on West Lake to admire its sightseeing around. Besides, you could also choose to cruise the Qiantang River or the Grand Canal Evening cruise to explore the city in the most relaxing way. They are usually running in summer (June to October) or the peak seasons.

Qiantang River Night Cruise Route:

Qian Jiang Long Pier -> Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center -> Urban Balcony -> Hangzhou CBD -> Fuxing Bridge -> Qian Jiang Long Pier (1-1.5 hour)

Grand Canal Night Cruise Route:

Wu Lin Men Pier -> West Lake Cultural Square -> Fuyi Cabin -> Xiangji Temple -> Gong Chen Bridge -> Wu Lin Men Pier (1 hour)

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By Bicycle

Besides take a cruise on the water of West Lake, cycling is another good way to enjoy the scenery of Hangzhou. You could stop where you would like, for as long as you want. Hangzhou has a well-developed bicycle renting system, so it is easy to rent a bike. In every 300 meters, there is a public bike service point and it provide 24-hour self service. You need to bring your passport to obtain a bike rental card. One passport is only for one bike. (Please note: Su Causeway and Bai Causeway are not allowed for biking.)

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Hangzhou Night Cruise

Hangzhou Night Cruise

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Hangzhou to Putuoshan

There is no flight available between Hangzhou and Putuoshan. You need to take a ferry after arriving in Zhoushan City.

By Private Car

It takes about 3-3.5 hours to arrive at Zhujiajian Pier in Zhoushan from Hangzhou downtown. And then, you need to take the ferry to Putuoshan Mountain for about 20 minutes.

By Coach

Hangzhou West Railway Station, Hangzhou East Railway Station, Hangzhou Bus North Station, and Hangzhou Bus Terminal Center, has many distance coaches to Putuo Bus Station which is close to Zhukoakoam Pier where you can take the ferry to Putuoshan. The coach run about 3-3.5 hours.

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Hangzhou to Putuoshan

Putuoshan Mountain

Hangzhou to Wuzhen

By Private Car

Wuzhen is located about 60 kilometers northeast from Hangzhou. It usually takes about 1.5-2 hours to go by car.

By Coach

Frequent coaches launches from Wulinmen Terminal, Hangzhou East Railway Stations, Hangzhou Bus North Station, Hangzhou Bus Terminal Center, and Hangzhou airport to Wuzhen West Scenic Area and Wuzhen Bus Station from early morning to late afternoon, which takes about 1.5-3 hours.

By Train

Take a high-speed train from Hangzhou East Railway Station to Tongxiang Railway Station for about 15-30 minutes and then take a local taxi to Wuzhen for about 0.5 hour.

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Hangzhou to Wuzhen

Wuzhen Water Town

Hangzhou to Xitang Old Town

By Private Car

Xitang Old Town in Jiaxing City is about 103 kilometers northeast from Hangzhou, which usually takes about 1.5-2 hours by car.

By Coach

There are a few distance buses from Wulinmen Bus Terminal and Bus Station of Hangzhou East Railway Station to Xitang Old Town every day, which takes 1.5 hours.

Hangzhou to Xitang Old Town

Xitang Old Town

Hangzhou to Nanxun Old Town

By Private Car

Nanxun Old Town is about 70 kilometers northeast from Hangzhou. It needs about 1.5 hours to get to by car.

By Coach

Beside, you can take a coach from Hangzhou Bus Terminal and the railway stations to Nanxun for about 1.5 hours.

Hangzhou to Nanxun

Nanxun Old Town

Hangzhou to Ningbo

By Private Car

Hangzhou and Ningbo is about 140 kilometers away. It usually takes about 2-2.5 hours to go by car with a driving distance of about 150-170 kilometers

By Train

There are over 90 pairs of high speed train between, which run from early morning to late night and takes only about 50 - 70 minutes.

By Coach

Several coaches are available from Hangzhou major bus terminals like Hangzhou East Railway Stations, and Hangzhou Bus Terminal Center, to Ningbo, with the whole riding of about 2 hours.

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Hangzhou to Ningbo

Ningbo City

How to Plan a Hangzhou Tour

Things to Do in Hangzhou: West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Longjing tea Plantation, Hefang Street, Xixi National Wetland Park, China National Tea Museum, China National Silk Museum…

How to Get to Hangzhou: International flights from Singapore (5 hrs.), Seoul (6.5 hrs.), etc., domestic flights from Guangzhou (2 hrs.), Beijing (2 hrs.), etc., or high speed trains from Shanghai (1~2 hrs.), Suzhou (1.5~3 hrs.), Huangshan (1.5~2 hrs.), etc.

Best Time to Visit Hangzhou: all year around

Usually, visitors spend 2 days around to enjoy a classic Hangzhou tour to visit the West Lake Scenic Area, including the amazing West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Longjing Tea Plantations, etc. If you want an in-depth Hangzhou tour, you can also pay another half day or so to visit Xixi National Wetland Park, one day around to Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, or one day or so to Thousand Islands Lake, etc. Check all Hangzhou Tours >>

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Also, you can spend 1 day to take a side trip to the nearby water towns like Wuzhen and Xitang in Jiaxing, 2~3 days to Putuoshan - one of the four sacred Buddhist Mountains in China, or 1 day to the popular Nanxun Old Town in Huzhou. Check more about Zhejiang Tours >>

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