Hangzhou Railway Station

Hangzhou Railway Station, commonly known as "City Station". It serves as a vital passenger hub along the Coastal Passage of China's "Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal" high-speed railway network, serving as an intersection for the Shanghai-Kunming railway line, Hangzhou-Ningbo railway line, and Xuanzhou-Hangzhou railway line.

Located 6 miles (10 kilometers) from Hangzhou East Railway Station, 11 miles (18 kilometers) from Hangzhou South Railway Station, 5 miles (8 kilometers) from West Lake, and 19 miles (31 kilometers) from Xiaoshan International Airport, Hangzhou Train Station also sits approximately 4.2 kilometers from the Hangzhou section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and about 11.6 kilometers from the West Xi National Wetland Park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang.

• Chinese: 杭州火车站
• Address: No.8, City Station Square, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou City, 1st to 3rd Floors.

Popular Train Routes from Hangzhou Railway Station

The high-speed rail routes from Hangzhou Station intersect the Shanghai-Hangzhou, Zhejiang-Jiangxi, Xiaoshan-Ningbo, and Xuanzhou-Hangzhou lines, providing direct connections to cities such as Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Chengdu, Shenyang, and more, with over 140 trains either departing from or passing through this hub.

• Shanghai-Hangzhou line: This railway links the cities of Guiyang in Guizhou and Guangzhou in Guangdong, with Yangshuo Station serving as an intermediate stop. Departing from Guiyang, the line traverses through locations like Duyun, Rongjiang, and Congjiang before entering Guangxi province. Continuing through Guilin and Yangshuo, it ultimately reaches Guangzhou. This route enables swift connectivity between Yangshuo and cities such as Guiyang and Guangzhou.
• Zhejiang-Jiangxi line: originating in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, and ending in Zhuzhou, Hunan Province, stands as a significant railway artery in southern China, traversing Zhejiang, Jiangxi, and Hunan provinces. This line plays a pivotal role in strengthening the connections between East China and Central-South China, promoting economic development and resource exploitation along its route.
• Xiaoshan-Ningbo line: stretching from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Station to Ningbo Station, is a crucial railway line within Zhejiang Province. Its establishment enhances the transportation links between the important cities of Hangzhou and Ningbo, holding vital significance in driving economic development in the coastal areas of Zhejiang and fostering regional integration processes.
• Xuanzhou-Hangzhou line: running from Xuancheng City in Anhui Province to Hangzhou City in Zhejiang Province, serves as a pivotal transportation artery connecting southeastern Anhui with northwestern Zhejiang. Its completion further solidifies the railway network layout in East China, promoting economic cooperation and exchange between Anhui and Zhejiang provinces.

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Hangzhou Railway Station Transportation

Due to its central location, Hangzhou Station enjoys excellent transportation accessibility, offering a variety of transportation options for travelers. Here is a detailed overview:

Subway

Hangzhou Station is serviced by Metro Line 1 and Line 5. Chengzhan Station is a significant stop along Line 1, providing direct access to destinations like Xianghu and Xiaoshan International Airport, facilitating passengers' travels to various parts of the city. Line 5 allows passengers to transfer to multiple subway lines; for example, passengers can switch to Line 1 at Dataiguan Station and to Line 4 at Nanxingqiao Station, thus expanding travel choices.

Bus

Surrounding Hangzhou Station are multiple bus stops, including Chengzhan Railway Station Bus Station. Different bus routes stop at various stations, allowing passengers to select the most suitable ones based on their travel needs. Numerous bus routes, such as routes 3, 7, 11, 39, 90, 185, 188, 210, 210 Interval, 270, 290, and k155, cover various directions in the city, enabling passengers from different areas to reach Hangzhou Station conveniently.

Taxi

Hangzhou Station features a designated taxi waiting area where passengers can queue up for taxis upon exiting the station, following the signage for a swift and convenient journey to their destinations. During peak hours, such as holidays and morning/evening rush hours on workdays, queues may form at the taxi waiting area, requiring passengers' patience.

Long-distance Coaches

Nearby Hangzhou Station are several long-distance bus stations, including Hangzhou South Bus Station, facilitating long-distance travel for passengers and ensuring seamless integration between railway and road passenger transportation. However, during peak travel periods such as holidays, the traffic pressure around long-distance bus stations can increase, potentially leading to congestion and other related issues.

From Hangzhou Railway Station to Hangzhou East Railway Station

Hangzhou Train Station to Hangzhou East Train Station spans approximately 6-10 kilometers. Here are distance and journey details for various common modes of transportation:

By Subway

• Metro Line 1: Walking about 130 meters from Hangzhou Train Station leads to Chengzhan Metro Station. Boarding Metro Line 1 (towards Xiaoshan International Airport) and alighting at Hangzhou East Station after 8 stops, followed by a 10-meter walk to reach Hangzhou East Station. The entire journey takes around 20 minutes, costing 4 RMB.
• Metro Line 5 + Metro Line 1: Walking around 150 meters from Hangzhou Station to Chengzhan Metro Station. Firstly, take Metro Line 5 (towards Jinxing), ride for 4 stations to Dataiguan Station, transfer to Metro Line 1 (towards Xiaoshan International Airport), and proceed for 2 more stops to arrive at Hangzhou East Station. A 10-meter walk from there completes the journey in approximately 30 minutes, covering a total walking distance of about 584 meters.

By Bus

• Bus B branch 3 Line: Exiting Hangzhou Railway Station and walking approximately 800 meters to Kuixiang Station, board Bus B branch 3 Line with a fare of 3 RMB. Travel for about 33 minutes over 8 stops to reach the west station of Hangzhou East Railway Station, followed by a 500-meter walk to Hangzhou East Railway Station. Operations timings are as first bus at 5:30, last bus at 21:00.
• Bus 283: Walk about 890 meters from Hangzhou Station to Kuixiang Bus Station, board Bus 283, ride for 9 stops, alight at the west station of Hangzhou East Station, then proceed with a 260-meter walk to reach Hangzhou East Station, requiring about 1 hour and 10 minutes in total.
• Bus 100: Walk approximately 180 meters from Hangzhou Station to Chengzhan Railway Station (Huancheng East Road) Station. Board Bus 100, travel for 12 stops, alight at Houxin Pian Station, and walk about 1.1 kilometers to reach Hangzhou East Station.

By Taxi

The distance between Hangzhou Railway Station and Hangzhou East Railway Station is roughly 8 kilometers. Taking a taxi typically requires around 30 minutes, costing approximately 27 RMB.

From Hangzhou Railway Station to Hangzhou West Railway Station

The distance between Hangzhou Railway Station and Hangzhou West Station is approximately 27-29 kilometers. Here are some common ways of commuting between the two stations:

By Subway

• Subway Line 1 + Subway Line 19: Walk about 130 meters from Hangzhou Railway Station to Chengzhan Subway Station, take Subway Line 1 (towards Xiaoshan International Airport), pass through 5 stations to West Lake Cultural Square Station, transfer to Subway Line 19 (towards Tiaoxi) and travel 7 stations to reach West Railway Station. Exit from Gate K, walk about 60 meters to arrive at Hangzhou West Station. The entire journey takes approximately 35-40 minutes.
• Subway Line 1 + Subway Line 3: Walk about 130 meters from Hangzhou Station to Chengzhan Subway Station, take Subway Line 1 (towards Xiaoshan International Airport), pass through 4 stations to Wulin Square Station, then transfer to Subway Line 3 (towards Wushan Qiancun) and travel 17 stations to reach West Railway Station. Exit from Gate K, walk about 50 meters to arrive at Hangzhou West Station.

By Bus

You can take Bus K281 at Hangzhou Station, alight at Jiangcheng Road intersection, then transfer to Bus K837. After passing through 5 stops, you will reach Hangzhou West Station. The entire bus journey takes approximately 1 hour.

By Taxi

Taking a taxi or ride-hailing service from Hangzhou Railway Station to Hangzhou West Station usually takes around 30 minutes and costs approximately 60-90 yuan.

From Hangzhou Railway Station to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

The distance between Hangzhou Railway Station and Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport is approximately 27-28 kilometers. Here are some common ways to travel between the two:

By Airport Shuttle

• Wulinmen Line: Walk about 420 meters from Hangzhou Railway Station to Chengzhan Railway Station, take the airport shuttle Wulinmen Line, which stops at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport Terminal 2 after 1 stop. The entire journey takes about 35 minutes.
• Pinghai Road Line: Walk about 180 meters from Hangzhou Railway Station to Chengzhan Railway Station, take bus 276 and after 3 stops alight at Fengleqiao North Station. Walk about 420 meters to reach Pinghai Road Airport Bus Station, then take the Airport Shuttle Pinghai Road Line, which stops at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport Station after 2 stops. Walk about 50 meters to reach Xiaoshan Airport. The entire journey takes approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes.

By Taxi

Taking a taxi or ride-hailing service from Hangzhou Railway Station to Xiaoshan Airport usually takes around 30 minutes and costs approximately 70-100 yuan. In case of traffic congestion or other delays, both time and cost might increase.

Hangzhou Railway Station Luggage Storage

The luggage storage services at Hangzhou Station are quite convenient. Here are some common storage locations and related information:

• Near Exit A2 of Chengzhan Subway Station: Operating Hours: 00:01-23:59.
  Location: approximately 20 meters from Exit A2 of Chengzhan Subway Station and about 40 meters from Hangzhou Station.
• Near the Exit of Hangzhou Railway Station: Operating Hours: 08:00-22:00.
  Location: approximately 26 meters from the exit of Hangzhou Railway Station.
• North Square Storage Point at Hangzhou Station: Operating Hours: 08:00-22:00.
  Location: Approximately 30 meters from the entrance/exit of Hangzhou Station, and about 30 meters from Exit A2 of Chengzhan Subway Station.

   

• Another Storage Point at North Square of Hangzhou Station: Operating Hours: 00:00-24:00.
  Location: Approximately 30 meters from the entrance/exit of Hangzhou Station, and about 20 meters from Exit A2 of Chengzhan Subway Station.
• South Square Storage Point at Hangzhou Station: Operating Hours: 00:00-24:00.
  Location: Approximately 30 meters from the entrance/exit of Hangzhou Station, and a left turn of about 30 meters from Exit A1 of Chengzhan Subway Station.
• Another Storage Point at South Square of Hangzhou Station: Operating Hours: 00:00-24:00.
  Location: Approximately 30 meters from the entrance/exit of Hangzhou Station, and about 30 meters from Exit A2 of Chengzhan Subway Station.

The layout of Hangzhou Railway Station

The functional space of Hangzhou Station is divided into three levels: the elevated waiting area, platform level, and plaza level.

• Above the station building is the Zhejiang Railway Building.
• On the first floor: there is a soft-seat waiting room. Passengers holding soft-seat, soft-sleeper, or higher class tickets or business travelers can enter the station and board from here.
• On the second floor: with shops and restaurants on both sides，tticket counters are situated on the north and south sides。

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