Hangzhou Transportation
Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang Province, is one of the top choices for people who would like to enjoy a side trip after touring Shanghai. Travelers at home and abroad are attracted by its fascinating West Lake, endless Longjing Tea Field, historic Grand Canal and bustling Qinghefang Ancient Street. In order to best serve all tourists, a very broad transportation system has been established in the city.
Air
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Xiaoshan International Airport |
Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH), around 17mi (27km) from the downtown, mainly serves Hangzhou and nearby cities like Huzhou, Shaoxing, Jiaxing, and Zhuji. It operates many air routes with Terminal A (International) and Terminal B (Domestic). Besides Hong Kong, Macau and Taipei, the international destinations include Singapore, Souel, Amsterdam, Pattaya, Phuket Island, Osaka, Tokyo, and Chiengmai. Domestic air routes from/to Beijing, Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, Guangzhou, Guilin, Xi'an, Kunming, Lhasa, and Xiamen are available. Hangzhou Flights
Airport Transportation
Airport Services and Facilities




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- Beijing
- Changsha
- Changchun
- Chengdu
- Chongqing
- Dalian
- Datong
- Fuzhou
- Guangzhou
- Guilin
- Guiyang
- Haikou
- Harbin
- Hefei
- Hohhot
- Hong Kong
- Huangshan
- Jiaxing
- Jinan
- Jinhua
- Kunming
- Kunshan
- Lanzhou
- Lijiang
- Luoyang
- Nanchang
- Nanjing
- Nanning
- Ningbo
- Qingdao
- Shanghai
- Shaoxing
- Shenyang
- Shenzhen
- Shijiazhuang
- Suzhou
- Taiyuan
- Taizhou
- Tianjin
- Tongxiang
- Xiamen
- Xi'an
- Yiwu
- Wenling
- Wenzhou
- Wuhan
- Wuxi
- Wuyishan
- Yongkang
- Zhangjiajie
- Zhengzhou

Five long-distance bus stations are in operation, serving passengers who travel in and out of Zhejiang. They are Passenger Transport Central Station (Jiubao Passenger Transport Center), West Bus Station, North Bus Station, South Bus Station and Hangzhou East Railway Highway Bus Station. Besides, local Tourist Dispatch Center plays an important role for long-distance travels and many buses are available to attractions near the city.
Transport to/from Other Domestic Cities
How to Travel between Hangzhou and Other Nearby Cities
Transport from Overseas Cities
Endowed with many rivers and lakes, the city supplies pleasant cruise, ferry and water bus travels. At present, the West Lake Cruise and Grand Canal Cruise enjoy the highest popularity. In addition, several routes of water bus assist in relieving the transportation pressure. The main routes are Pujia / Wulinmen – Gongchen Bridge (line 1), Wulinmen – Xixi Wuchang Pier (line 2), Datieguan – Banshan (Line 3), Chaomingsi Lane – Meihuabei (Line 7).
By now, only line 1, line 2, line 4, line 5, line 6, Line 7 and line 16 of Hangzhou metro are operational. The fare ranges CNY2-9 for different trips. The city commences the metro era of Zhejiang with the opening of line 1 in 2012. By the end of 2022, Line 3, Line 8, Line 9 and Line 10 will be put into use. According to long-term plan, Hangzhou will have 13 available metro lines in total by 2050.


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Flat-down Rate for the first 3km (2mi) | CNY11 |
Unit Price per kilometer between 4-10km (2.5-6mi) | CNY2.5 |
Unit Price per kilometer over 10k (6mi) | CNY3.75 |
Waiting Fee for Every 4 minutes | CNY2.5 |
Touring the city, especially around the West Lake, by bike is the option of many locals and tourists. Just register a regular IC card or Z card, and one can easily rent a bike. The rental sites are easily accessible along the street, near scenic spots and busy passenger transport hubs, and some are even open for 24 hours. Hence rental and return services are quite convenient. The cost is free within an hour, CNY1 for 1-2 hours, CNY2 for 2-3 hours, and CNY3 for each additional hour if renting over 3 hours.













Should I ride bus? or taxi? or Metro? Which one is the easiest and the cheapest? How much will it cost?


