Nanjing to Hangzhou by High-Speed Train
Fastest 1h 15m · from ¥115 second class · 153 daily trains · Train wins vs flight
By China for Travelers · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-05-30 · Verified against 12306 on 2026-04-30
The Nanjing to Hangzhou corridor is 270 km of G-class high-speed rail. Trains run from Nanjing South Railway Station to Hangzhou East Railway Station, with the fastest service taking 1h 15m and the longest about 1h 45m. Second-class seats start at ¥115 – ¥249. No direct flights worth considering. Train every 15–30 min.
Quick facts
- Distance
- 270 km
- Train types
- G
- Duration
- 1h 15m – 1h 45mtypical mainline services
- Daily departures
- 153 trains
- Service window
- 06:06 → 23:56
- Second class
- ¥115 – ¥249
- First class
- ¥187 – ¥400
- Business class
- ¥368 – ¥831
- Scenery
- ★★☆☆☆our editorial rating
Train vs flight
| Metric | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest | 1h 15m | — |
| Door-to-door | ~2h 15m | — |
| Price | ¥115 – ¥249 | — |
Editor: No direct flights worth considering. Train every 15–30 min.
Stations
- Departing fromNanjing South Railway StationNanjing · G/D/C-class · ~25 min to city centre
One of Asia's largest HSR stations. Beijing–Shanghai G-trains stop here.
- Arriving atHangzhou East Railway StationHangzhou · G/D/C-class · ~20 min to city centre
45 min from Shanghai Hongqiao. West Lake is 20 min by metro Line 1.
How to book
Two paths for foreign travelers — either the official Chinese system at face price, or a Western OTA for an English-first checkout with a small markup.
- 12306 (official): face price, no booking fee. Requires a passport-bound account. Step-by-step 12306 walkthrough →
- Trip.com: English UI, foreign cards work, small markup. Best when 12306 frustrates you. Search Nanjing → Hangzhou on Trip.com →
- Compare the two: read 12306 vs Trip.com →
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the Nanjing to Hangzhou train?
- The fastest high-speed train covers the 270 km in 1h 15m, with most services in the 1h 15m–1h 45m range. Trains are G-class.
- How much is a Nanjing to Hangzhou train ticket?
- Second class is ¥115 – ¥249, first class ¥187 – ¥400, business class ¥368 – ¥831. Fares are dynamically priced — peak departures trend to the high end of each band.
- How many trains run from Nanjing to Hangzhou each day?
- About 153 trains a day each way, with the first around 06:06 and the last around 23:56.
- Is there a flight between Nanjing and Hangzhou?
- There is no practical commercial flight on this corridor — the high-speed train is the standard way to travel between Nanjing and Hangzhou.
- How do I book Nanjing to Hangzhou tickets with a foreign passport?
- Two ways: the official 12306 English app (face price, passport-bound account, no booking fee) or Trip.com (English UI, foreign cards accepted, small markup). Tickets open exactly 15 days before departure.
Related routes
Other trips to Hangzhou
- Shanghai → Hangzhou · 45m
Or explore the full interactive HSR map with all 24 cities and 36 corridors.