Hangzhou is well-equipped with various transportation hubs for both arrivals and departures. The primary air gateway is Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH). For rail travel, Hangzhou East Railway Station serves as a major high-speed rail hub, complemented by Hangzhou Railway Station, Hangzhou West Railway Station, and Hangzhou South Railway Station. The city also maintains several long-distance bus stations, including Hangzhou Passenger Transport Central Station, South Bus Station, West Bus Station, North Bus Station, and the East Railway Station Highway Bus Station.
By Air:
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) connects Hangzhou domestically and internationally.
From the airport, one can take Metro Line 1, 7, or 19 to reach the city. Metro Line 19 provides a rapid connection, reaching Hangzhou East Railway Station in about 35 minutes and West Lake Cultural Square in approximately 45 minutes. A metro ticket to the city center costs around 8.00 RMB.
Airport shuttle buses are available to downtown areas and various train or bus stations, with fares typically ranging from 20 to 25 RMB and travel times between 40 minutes to 1 hour.
Taxis from the airport to the city center generally cost between 100 and 150 RMB and take around 40 minutes.
Private transfer services from the airport to downtown are available, starting from approximately US$35.09.
Flights to Hangzhou from the United States can start from around $286 for one-way and $477 for round-trip, with the fastest flights from Los Angeles taking about 18 hours and 10 minutes.
By Train:
Hangzhou is a key rail hub, especially for high-speed services.
High-speed trains frequently operate between Hangzhou East Railway Station and Shanghai, with over 200 to 375 daily departures.
The journey from Shanghai to Hangzhou by high-speed train typically takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour.
Ticket prices for high-speed trains from Shanghai to Hangzhou range from approximately US$16 to US$39 (around CNY 110-280), though some prices can be as low as US$3.28 or as high as US$239.11 depending on train type and class.
By Bus:
Long-distance bus services connect Hangzhou with surrounding cities and provinces, departing from various bus stations including Hangzhou Passenger Transport Central Station, South, West, North, and East Railway Station Highway Bus Stations.
A bus journey from Shanghai to Hangzhou typically takes about 2 to 3 hours, with fares ranging from approximately CNY 68 to CNY 110.
By Taxi/Private Transfer:
Taxis and ride-hailing services are readily available for travel to and from Hangzhou.
A taxi ride from Shanghai to Hangzhou can cost between CNY 400 and CNY 600, with a travel time of about 3 hours.
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