There are 4 ways to get from Hangzhou to Shanghai by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 10 subway
best- Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Cangnan / ...
- Take the subway from Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station to South Shaanxi Roadsubway 10
1h 28m¥76–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hangzhou to Shanghai South Bus Stationbus
2h 17m¥72–111Drive 170.8 km
- Drive from Hangzhou to Shanghaicar 170.8 km
1h 53m¥147–212Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hangzhou to Shanghaitaxi 170.8 km
1h 53m¥500–650
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hangzhou to Shanghai is to bus which costs ¥70 - ¥120 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Hangzhou to Shanghai is to train and line 10 subway which takes 1h 28m and costs ¥75 - ¥140.
No, there is no direct bus from Hangzhou to Shanghai station. However, there are services departing from Hangzhou and arriving at Shanghai South Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Hangzhou to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Hangzhou East and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Hangzhou and Shanghai is 173 km. The road distance is 170.8 km.
The best way to get from Hangzhou to Shanghai without a car is to train and line 10 subway which takes 1h 28m and costs ¥75 - ¥140.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Hangzhou to Shanghai, including transfers.
Hangzhou to Shanghai bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Hangzhou station.
Hangzhou to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Hangzhou East station.
Hangzhou to Shanghai bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Shanghai South Bus Station.
What companies run services between Hangzhou, China and Shanghai, China?
China Bus Guide operates a bus from Hangzhou to Shanghai South Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥68–110 and the journey takes 2h.
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥70–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥90–130
- Phone
- (86)021-64370000
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Subway from Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station to South Shaanxi Road
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥5
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Adult
- ¥5
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Hangzhou to Shanghai South Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥68–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
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Booking & Getting There
Hangzhou to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hangzhou to Shanghai is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Hangzhou to Shanghai.
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