Shanghai to Hangzhou

Shanghai to Hangzhou

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Shanghai to Hangzhou Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Eastar Jet
Economy
00:30
13:05
$303.81
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
01:19
02:04
$12.38
Flight
Eastar Jet
Economy
02:50
13:30
$387.74
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
05:44
06:29
$15.66
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:10
06:56
$14.62
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:27
07:52
$16.41
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:45
07:53
$13.42
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:01
08:05
$19.54
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:17
08:52
$18.49
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:35
08:49
$15.51
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:53
09:11
$15.66
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
08:09
09:18
$15.66
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
08:25
09:20
$15.66
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
08:44
10:02
$12.53
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
09:00
09:45
$16.70
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
09:16
10:29
$16.70
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
09:32
10:44
$21.18
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
09:50
10:49
$16.70
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
10:07
11:00
$16.70
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
10:23
11:10
$15.51

How to get from Shanghai to Hangzhou

Travelling between Shanghai and Hangzhou is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 55.18 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 14.99.

How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Hangzhou?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 2 hours to travel between Shanghai and Hangzhou depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shanghai and Hangzhou. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1h 38m to reach Hangzhou.

How much does it cost to get from Shanghai to Hangzhou?

Travelling between Shanghai and Hangzhou can be as cheap as USD 14.99 if you opt for a China Railway train and as expensive as USD 55.18 if you buy a HK INT Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Shanghai and Hangzhou ?

  • 8 from Shanghai to Hangzhou starting from 17:51 Shanghai until 17:51 Shanghai

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Shanghai to Hangzhou.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Shanghai to Hangzhou, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 63.09.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Shanghai and Hangzhou

China Eastern Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Shanghai to Hangzhou?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train

Transportation from Shanghai to Hangzhou

Facts about the transport from Shanghai to Hangzhou

Cheapest Transport$16
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure5:51 PM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day8
Distance82 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway, HK INT