There are 4 ways to get from Shanghai to Hangzhou by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 10 subway, train
best- Take the subway from South Shaanxi Road to Shanghai Hongqiao Train Stationsubway 10
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain Cangnan / ...
1h 32m¥74–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shanghai South Bus Station to Hangzhoubus
2h 29m¥69–114Drive 171.4 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Hangzhoucar 171.4 km
1h 53m¥146–211Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shanghai to Hangzhoutaxi 171.4 km
1h 53m¥500–650
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Hangzhou is to bus which costs ¥65 - ¥120 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Hangzhou is to line 10 subway and train which takes 1h 32m and costs ¥70 - ¥140.
No, there is no direct bus from Shanghai station to Hangzhou. However, there are services departing from Shanghai South Bus Station and arriving at Hangzhou via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Hangzhou. However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Hangzhou East via Shanghai Hongqiao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Shanghai and Hangzhou is 173 km. The road distance is 171.4 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Hangzhou without a car is to line 10 subway and train which takes 1h 32m and costs ¥70 - ¥140.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Shanghai to Hangzhou, including transfers.
Shanghai to Hangzhou bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shanghai South Bus Station.
Shanghai to Hangzhou train services, operated by Shanghai Metro, depart from South Shaanxi Road station.
Shanghai to Hangzhou bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Hangzhou station.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Hangzhou, China?
China Bus Guide operates a bus from Shanghai South Bus Station to Hangzhou every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥68–110 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- (86)021-64370000
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Subway from South Shaanxi Road to Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥5
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Adult
- ¥5
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥70–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥90–130
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanghai South Bus Station to Hangzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥68–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- ¥500–650
Shanghai Dazhong
- Phone
- + 86 21 - 96822
- Website
- 96822.com
Shanghai Haibo
- Phone
- +86 21 - 96933
Shanghai Jinjiang Taxi Service
- Phone
- +86 21 - 96961
Shanghai Qiangsheng
- Phone
- +86 21 - 62580000
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More Questions & Answers
Shanghai to Hangzhou train services, operated by Shanghai Metro, arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Hangzhou is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Shanghai to Hangzhou.
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