Shanghai - Hangzhou High Speed Train

Currently, there are over 270 high speed trains running daily from Shanghai to Hangzhou and nearly 300 from Hangzhou to Shanghai. With such a dense schedule and the shortest travel time of 32 minutes, it feels like traveling by metro within one city. These bullet trains are operated at different railway stations in both cities. Carefully choose the stations close to your staying places before booking a ticket. 
 

Basic Facts of Shanghai - Hangzhou High Speed Trains

 Open Date: October 26, 2010

 Distance: about 200 km (124 mi)

 Shortest Duration: 32 minutes

 Operated at: Shanghai / Shanghai South Railway Station / Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station,
Hangzhou / Hangzhou East Railway Station / Hangzhou South Railway Station

 Stations: Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao, Songjiang South, Jinshan North, Jiashan South, Jiaxing South, Tongxiang, Haining West, Yuhang, Hangzhou East, Hangzhou

Shanghai - Hangzhou High Speed Railway Map
Shanghai-Hangzhou High Speed Train
Shanghai - Hangzhou High Speed Train

Shanghai to Hangzhou High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Apr 17, 2026)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G750508:49 - 09:581h9m
G759910:54 - 12:001h6m
G753913:28 - 14:361h8m
G145517:43 - 18:4259m
G752920:34 - 21:411h7m
Over 270 departures in total: departure time from 04:32 to 22:55; duration from 45M to 2H03M.
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Hangzhou to Shanghai Bullet Train Schedule

(Last Update on Apr 17, 2026)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G735806:07 - 07:071h
G757209:45 - 10:471h2m
G754012:04 - 12:5652m
G167416:29 - 17:341h5m
D320618:50 - 20:211h31m
Nearly 300 departures in total: departure time from 04:11 to 22:45; duration from 32M to 2H03M.
See more Hangzhou Schedule 

Note: The timetable is for reference only. For real-time schedule, please search for it by the tool on top of the page.
 

Ticket Fare of Shanghai - Hangzhou High Speed Trains

(Last Update on Apr 17, 2026)
Business Class SeatVIP Class SeatFirst Class SeatSecond Class Seat
CNY 153 - 416
USD 23 - 62
CNY 71 - 208
USD 11 - 31
CNY 75 - 191
USD 11 - 28
CNY 47 - 120
USD 7 - 18
 

Entrance to Shanghai Railway Station
Entrance to Shanghai Railway Station
Shanghai-Hangzhou High Speed Train
Platform at Hongqiao Railway Station

Which station to choose / How to go

  Shanghai Hongqiao:
It is located far from the city center and close to Hongqiao Airport. If one arrives by flight at Hongqiao Airport, this station is a good choice to depart from or arrive at.
By Bus: 173, 316, 320, 941; Hongqiao Lines 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10; Airport line 1
By Subway: line 2,line 10, line 17

 Shanghai Railway Station:
If one lives in the urban area, it is more convenient and time-saving to use this station. However, there are only 4 pairs of high speed trains operated here each day.
By Bus: 13, 63, 64, 78, 95, 104, 106, 109, 113, 115, 117, 140, 301, 302, 305, 308, 310, 315, 322, 324, 328, 329, 744, 573, 723, 817, 823, 837, 845, 927, 929, 930, 941, 942, 948, 955, 962, 963, 928, 517, 515, 506,822, 502, 741, 802, 584, 844, 41, 710, 768, 234, Xinchuan Special Line, Hutang Special Line, Nanxin Special Line, Shenchuan Special Line, Xinjia Special Line, Airport Line 5, Tunnel Line 3, Baoyang Port Special Line
By Subway: line 1, line 3, line 4

Shanghai South Railway Station:
The station is a little bit far from downtown area, but the transporatation is convenient.
By Bus: 50, 156, 157, 180, 218, 301, 303, 315, 341, 729, 747, 763, 803, 867, 957, 973, 703, 718, 816, 1252, Pudong Airport Bus Line 7, Shangshi Bus Line, Hongqiao Bus Line 1, Songlong Bus Line, Nanchuan Bus Line, Nannan Bus Line, Shangfeng Special Line, Shangjia Bus Line, Shangzhu Bus Line, Shangqing Bus Line, Shangcang Bus Line
By Subway: line 1, line 3, line 15
Shanghai South Railway Station
Shanghai South Railway Station

 Hangzhou Railway Station:
The station is located in the prosperous urban area, close to West Lake, Wulin Square and the clothes market. It is very convenient to get here, either by subway or bus.
By Bus: Y2, 3/K3, 21, 39, 49, 88, K156, K222, K528, 7/K7, K276, K518, K337, K555, K156, K900, K862, K95, 525/K525, K101, 151/K151, K188
By Subway: line 1, line 5

 Hangzhou East Station:
It is a little far from the city center, but it is connected by subway and city buses, too. Also, it has more bullet trains.
By Bus: 9, 20, 28, 31, 33, 43, 48, 106, 179, 391, 205, 1713, 345, 335, 93, 108, 247, 123, 283, 287
By Subway: line 1, line 4, line 6, line 19
Hangzhou East Railway Station
Hangzhou East Railway Station

Hangzhou South Station: Located about 16 kilometers away from downtown in Xiaoshan District, it is also far from scenic areas.
By Bus: 123, 300, 328, 700, 707, 715, 726, 731, 736, 736B, 743, 747, 748, 8300
By Subway: line 5

 Linpingnan Railway Station
Located about 15 kilometers away from Hangzhou East Station, its transportation is convenient.
By Bus: 403, 405, 472, 482, 485, 486, 7499
By Subway: line 9, Hanghai Line
 

Regular Trains between Shanghai and Hangzhou

In addition, there are about 31 pairs of normal speed trains running between Shanghai Songjiang Railway Station and Hangzhou Railway Station/ South Railway Station/ East Railway Station, even in late night. The duration is about 1.5 - 3 hours. The ticket fare for a soft sleeper is CNY 110.5 - 114.5 (US$ 16 - 17), for a hard sleeper CNY 77.5 - 78.5 (US$ 11 - 12), and for a hard seat CNY 23.5 - 24.5 (US$ 3 - 4) respectively.

 See more about Best Way to Get from Shanghai to Hangzhou, Hangzhou to Shanghai Train
Shanghai - Hangzhou Normal Train
Regular Train between Shanghai and Hangzhou
 
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- Last updated on Apr. 17, 2026 by Rachel Hou -