Hangzhou Transportation

• 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

 
See also Shanghai - Yuhang Train
 

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.

 

• Beijing
• Shanghai
• Guangzhou 
• Nanjing
• Huangshan
• Suzhou
• Ningbo

 

How to Travel between Hangzhou and Other Nearby Cities  

 

• Kuala Lumpur
• Singapore
• Sydney

 

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.
 Metro Maps

 As one of the most important means of transportation, city buses mainly include downtown lines, suburban lines, night lines, and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routes. The cost is CNY1-4. If paying with the Transportation Smart Card, passengers enjoy 50% off. Tourist bus lines of Y2, Y6, Y8, Y9 and Y10 connect the main attractions.
 Bus / Metro Search

Small Boat on West Lake

City Bus

Almost 10,000 taxis are serving the city. Usually it is not that easy to hail a taxi which charges by meter near hot attractions, and passenger transport hubs; therefore, negotiating for a flat rate is necessary under the circumstance. Here is the charging standard below:

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.