By Air
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH), located in Xiaoshan District about 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) away from downtown Hangzhou, has domestic flight connections with major Chinese cities, including Beijing (CNY1150), Chengdu (CNY1600), Chongqing (CNY1360), Xian (CNY1130), and Guangzhou (CNY1050), and international connections with Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Bangkok, Seoul, Tokyo, and Osaka.
Hangzhou Flights (brief introduction & flight search)
Ticket Office: 
Hangzhou Airport
No. 390, Tiyuchang Road, Hangzhou
No. 193, Qingchun Road, Hangzhou
CAAC Inquiry Number: 0571-85154259
There are airport shuttle buses between Wulin Men, the city center and the airport. One-way fares are about 15 Yuan per person; Taxis cost about 120 Yuan one way. High-speed buses direct to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) directly can be found at the Wulin Men CAAC Ticket Office. Every day six buses run between Hangzhou and Shanghai from 6: 00 to 15:00. The bus fare is approximately 85 Yuan one-way.
There are also buses heading for Xiaoshan City (CNY 15), Shaoxing City (CNY 30) and Yiwu City (CNY 60).
By Train
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There are two main railway stations in downtown Hangzhou City: the Hangzhou Railway Station and the Hangzhou East Railway Station. Since the East Railway Station has been closed for reconstruction until to the end of 2011, the Hangzhou South Railway Station takes over passengers' transport temporarily.
Hangzhou Train Schedule
Hangzhou Railway Station
Namely Hangzhou Cheng Zhan Railway Station, it is located in the downtown district. Here, trains connect Hangzhou with over 30 major Chinese cites, including Shanghai, Beijing, Xian, Guangzhou, Ningbo, and Wenzhou. From this railway station, passengers could take bullet train to get to Shanghai, Nanjing, Wenzhou and Yiwu quickly.
Address: Chengzhan Square, No.1, Ring Road (East), Hangzhou City
Bus Routes: 11, K11, 151, K151, 155, K155, 21, K21, 3, K3, 39, K39, 49, K49, 528, K528, 7, K7, J5, K101, K156, K188, K210, K212, K222, K276, K281, K337, K518, K525, K555, K561, K862, K900, Y2
Hangzhou East Railway Station
Closed for reconstruction: Dec 2009~the end of 2011
This station is situated in the east area of Hangzhou City. Before the reconstruction project, trains here provided service to and from nearly 40 Chinese cities including Shanghai, Sanya, Nanjing, Yiwu, Ningbo and Suzhou.
Address: Tiancheng Road, Hangzhou City
Bus Routes: 48, 302, 805, 818, 864, 20, K20, 20, 28, K28, 31, K31, 317, K317, 33, K33, 355, K355, 43, K43, K105, K106, K179, K189, K215, K228, K273, K304, K320, K516, K518, K618, K677, Y5, Y7
Hangzhou South Railway Station (namely Xiaoshan Railway Station)
This railway station is located in Xiaoshan District, has taken over the passengers' transportation of Hangzhou East Railway Station from Dec 2009. It supplies trains to Ningbo, Wenzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Nanjing and so on. Currently, 15 city-bus routes have been opened for passengers to reach downtown Hangzhou City.
Bus Routes: K500 (Hangzhou Railway Station-South Railway Station), 901 (Hangzhou East Railway Station-South Railway Station), 902 (Huanglong Bus Stop-South Railway Station), K700, K747, K726, K652, K711, K301, K300, K743, 328, 537, 537(qu jian), 362
Ticket Office in Hangzhou City
Wulinmen Ticket Office: No. 199, Wulin Road
Huansha Road Ticket Office: No. 147, Huansha Road
By Long-distance Bus
There are four big shuttle bus stations in Hangzhou including Hangzhou Passenger Transport Central Station (namely Hangzhou Jiu Bao Passenger Transport), South Bus Station, West Bus Station, and North Bus Station. The convenient highway network can lead to Qingdao in Shandong Province to the north, Shenzhen in Guangdong Province to the south, Yichang in Hubei Province to the West, and Zhoushan to the East.
Hangzhou Passenger Transport Central Station
Destinations: Shanghai, Suzhou, Wuzhen, Ningbo, Shaoxing, Hefei
Location: Jiubao Town, Jianggan District, Hangzhou City
Bus routes: K69 (to North Bus Station), K101 (To West Lake Stadium), K508 (to Hangzhou Railway Station), K328 (Hangzhou South Railway Station), B支4(Through)(to West Bus Station), B支4, K100, K111, K104, K684
South Bus Station
Destinations: Ningbo, Yiwu, Shaoxing, Wenzhou
Location: 407, Qiutao Road
Bus routes: 14, 44, 864, 836, 808, 196, 39, 59, 20, 202, 216, 327, 71, 566, 864
West Bus Station
Destinations: Mt. Huangshan Scenic Area, Tunxi
Location: 89, Tianmushan Road
Bus routes: 49/K49, 83/K83, K213 (Night), K310, 502/K502, K506, 526, 830
North Bus Station
Destinations: Shanghai, Nanjing, Suzhou
Location: 758, Moganshan Road
Bus routes: K204 (Night), K95, K192, K188, B支1, K91, K348, K516, K76, 15/K15, 313/K313, 76/K67, K588, 634, 333/K333, K69, K831, K637, 372
Transportation among bus stations:
Besides of the city-buses, passengers could take the inter-stations bus shuttling between these four long-distance bus stations easily.
Passenger Transport Central Station⇔South Bus Station
Operating hours: 06:30~17:00 at Passenger Transport Central Station; 07:30~18:00 at South Bus Station
Interval: 15 minutes
Ticket fare: CNY3
Passenger Transport Central Station⇔West Bus Station
Operating hours: 06:30~17:00 at Passenger Transport Central Station; 08:00~18:30 at West Bus Station
Interval: 15~30 minutes
Ticket fare: CNY3
South Bus Station⇔West Bus Station
Operating hours: 08:20~18:30 at South Bus Station; 06:00~17:00 at West Bus Station
Interval: 15 minutes
Ticket fare: CNY3
South Bus Station⇔North Bus Station
Operating hours: 08:00~18:30 at South Bus Station; 06:50~17:20 at North Bus Station
Interval: 15 minutes
Ticket fare: CNY3

Q & A on Getting to Hangzhou
1.
Feb. 4,2010 06:26 Reply
Ms.sandy(malaysia) said:
im going to hangzhao next friday
now im looking for tour guide n transportation to lead us to visit anywhere...
do u hav any recommentation for me?
Feb. 7,2010 02:53
Mr.Jamie replied:
Why not take part in a one/two day tour in hangzhou. They will offer guide and transportation.
2.
Jan. 28,2010 11:14 Reply
Mrs.Wendy(Singapore) said:
Just saw this website. I am going to Shanghai next Monday and would like to visit and stay a night at one of the water cities, and visit Suzhou & Hangzhou. Which water city do you all recommend and which hotel/hostel there should I stay? Is there a reasonably priced good local travel agent that anyone can recommend for these sectors?
If we travel on our own, what is the best itinerary?
Thank you so much.
Wen
Jan. 31,2010 04:44
Mr.Jamie replied:
There are ZHouzhuang and Tongli are all good choice for you. They are all watertown on the way from Hangzhou to Suzhou. Shanghai has direct bus to ZHouzhuang. After visit ZHouzhuang, you can take bus to Suzhou and then back to Shanghai by bus or train.
3.
Jan. 30,2010 08:32 Reply
Mr.annatjie(south africa) said:
how much is a single route to Shanghai station from Hangzhou station, and how long does it take in time.
Jan. 31,2010 04:41
Mr.Jamie replied:
It takes about 1 hour and 45 minute by fast train from hangzhou to Shanghai and the ticket price is about 65/75RMB.
4.
Jan. 26,2010 21:44 Reply
Mr.Alberto(Italy) said:
I am actually based in Shanghai and I would like to spend one day in Huangzhou next saturday or sunday.
I got from previous message it takes 1.5 hour to get there by train. Which train station in Shanghai runs service to Huanghzou? Can I check train time table online? How much is the ticket?
Can I join an english guided tour at any time once I'll be there?
How much do I pay for a tour?
I've found a guided sightseen tour departing from Shanghai to Huaghzhou priced 800 RMB. it includes travel, hotel pick up, lunch and english guide and some attractions. is it the worth join it or it's too expensive?
Thanks
Jan. 27,2010 03:07
Mr.Shana replied:
Both at Shanghai Railway Station and at Shanghai South Railway Station, you could take a bullet train to Hangzhou directly. Please book the train which stops at Hangzhou Railway Station, since it is easy for you to get to other parts of Hangzhou by bus or taxi. Here is a train search tool: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/
How many days tour are included in the 800RMB? If 2~3 days, the quote is acceptable.
Jan. 27,2010 21:49
Mr.alberto(italy) replied:
thank you for your answers.
It is a one day tour: it includes travel from/to Shanghai, west lake cruise, hua gang park, lunch, ling yin temple, dragon well tea plantation and local transportations. How much should be the price in your opinion?
Jan. 28,2010 01:57
Mr.Shana replied:
Well, this fare is acceptable since it includes lunch, Lingyin Temple and West Lake Cruise. Enjoy it!
5.
Jan. 25,2010 15:34 Reply
Mr.zaizu(malaysia) said:
dear sir
my departure flight is at 2pm from Hangzhou on Wednesday
by what time must i leave Shanghai hotel in Yuyuan Garden area to be able to reach Hangzhou airport in time for the plane at 2pm
can i leave my hotel at 7 am and take the first available train and reach Hangzhou railway station and take a taxi to the airport
hhttp://www.travelchinaguide.com/inc/comment/images/button-submit.gifow much would the taxi from Hangzhou railway station and take a taxi to the Hangzhou airport cost ?
also how cold is it really at the moment - do i need longjohns and heavy winter clothes ?
tqvm
Jan. 25,2010 22:19
Mr.Shana replied:
Hi, I think you could take a bullet train departing from Shanghai around 07:00~08:00 and arriving at Hangzhou Railway Station around 09:00~10:00. Then, you could take a taxi here to Hangzhou Airport in one hour with a fare of about CNY100. It will be about 11:00, so enough time for you to check in.
For the bullet train info, please use the search tool at: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/