Hangzhou to Shanghai

Hangzhou to Shanghai

Hangzhou
Shanghai
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Hangzhou to Shanghai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
00:14
00:59
$14.47
  5.0
Train
China Railway
Hard Seat
02:56
05:16
$7.90
Train
China Railway
Hard Seat
04:04
06:15
$7.90
Train
China Railway
Hard Seat
04:42
06:39
$7.90
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
05:40
06:35
$11.52
  5.0
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:00
06:50
$11.52
  5.0
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:25
07:18
$13.29
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
06:41
08:23
$24.66
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:00
08:26
$16.54
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:16
08:25
$15.50
  5.0
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:37
08:59
$12.40
  5.0
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:54
08:53
$14.32
Flight
Hong Kong Airlines
Economy
08:10
15:40
$290.05
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
08:27
09:50
$21.26
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
08:43
09:42
$14.47
  5.0
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
09:00
09:56
$16.54
  5.0
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
09:17
10:16
$16.39
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
09:35
16:30
$545.14
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
09:52
11:30
$17.72
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
10:08
11:19
$15.36

How to get from Hangzhou to Shanghai

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 737.37 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.43.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 27 hours to travel between Hangzhou and Shanghai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Hangzhou and Shanghai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 45m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 50m to reach Shanghai.

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

Travelling between Hangzhou and Shanghai can be as cheap as USD 5.43 if you opt for a HK INT train and as expensive as USD 737.37 if you buy a Korean Air flight 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 Hangzhou and Shanghai ?

  • 601 from Hangzhou to Shanghai starting from 06:07 Hangzhou East until 22:34 Hangzhou East
  • 11 from Hangzhou to Shanghai starting from 07:10 Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport until 15:10 Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport

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

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 Hangzhou to Shanghai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 165.37.

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 Hangzhou and Shanghai

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air, Shandong Airlines, Shanghai 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 Hangzhou to Shanghai?

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 Hangzhou to Shanghai

Facts about the transport from Hangzhou to Shanghai

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport45m
Earliest Departure6:07 AM
Latest Departure10:34 PM
Departures per day612
Distance162 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, China Southern Airlines, HK INT, Korean Air, Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines