What is the cheapest way to get from Hangzhou to Shanghai?

The cheapest way to get from Hangzhou to Shanghai is to bus which costs ¥60 - ¥90 and takes 2h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hangzhou to Shanghai?

The fastest way to get from Hangzhou to Shanghai is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs ¥150 - ¥220.

Is there a direct train between Hangzhou and Shanghai?

No, there is no direct train from Hangzhou to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Hangzhou East and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Hangzhou to Shanghai?

The distance between Hangzhou and Shanghai is 173 km. The road distance is 170.8 km.

How do I travel from Hangzhou to Shanghai without a car?

The best way to get from Hangzhou to Shanghai without a car is to train and line 10 subway which takes 1h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Hangzhou to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hangzhou to Shanghai train from?

Hangzhou to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Hangzhou East station.

Where does the Hangzhou to Shanghai train arrive?

Hangzhou to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Station.

Can I drive from Hangzhou to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Hangzhou to Shanghai is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Hangzhou to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1485+ hotels available in Shanghai.

Hangzhou to Shanghai - 4 ways to travel via train, line 10 subway, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Hangzhou to Shanghai by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 10 subway
best
1. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao StationGuangzhou / ...
2. Take the subway from Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station to South Shaanxi Road10
1h 14m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hangzhou to Shanghai South Bus Station
2h 17m
¥60–90
Drive 170.8 km
1. Drive from Hangzhou to Shanghai170.8 km
1h 53m
¥152–219
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hangzhou to Shanghai170.8 km
1h 53m
¥500–650

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 172.7 km
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Hangzhou, China and Shanghai, China?

China Bus Guide operates a bus from Hangzhou to Shanghai South Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥60–90 and the journey takes 2h.

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