Wuhan to Hangzhou by High-Speed Train
Fastest 4h 30m · from ¥307 second class · 30 daily trains · Comparable vs flight
By China for Travelers · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-05-30 · Verified against 12306 on 2026-04-30
The Wuhan to Hangzhou corridor is 700 km of G-class high-speed rail. Trains run from Wuhan Railway Station to Hangzhou West Railway Station, with the fastest service taking 4h 30m and the longest about 5h 40m. Second-class seats start at ¥307 – ¥381. Comparable door-to-door times; pick on price.
Quick facts
- Distance
- 700 km
- Train types
- G
- Duration
- 4h 30m – 5h 40mtypical mainline services
- Daily departures
- 30 trains
- Service window
- 06:06 → 22:34
- Second class
- ¥307 – ¥381
- First class
- ¥490 – ¥614
- Business class
- ¥1030 – ¥1232
- Scenery
- ★★★☆☆our editorial rating
Train vs flight
| Metric | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest | 4h 30m | 1h 30m |
| Door-to-door | ~5h 30m | 4h 30m |
| Price | ¥307 – ¥381 | ¥500 – ¥1200 |
Editor: Comparable door-to-door times; pick on price.
Stations
- Departing fromWuhan Railway StationWuhan · G/D-class · ~30 min to city centre
Central-China HSR hub; Beijing–Guangzhou corridor passes through. ~30 min to Yellow Crane Tower.
- Arriving atHangzhou West Railway StationHangzhou · G/D-class · ~30 min to city centre
Opened 2022 for the Asian Games. Main hub for the Tongsu–Jiayong HSR (to Suzhou/Ningbo) and Hangzhou–Wenzhou HSR. Metro Line 19 is the express airport link.
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 Wuhan → Hangzhou on Trip.com →
- Compare the two: read 12306 vs Trip.com →
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the Wuhan to Hangzhou train?
- The fastest high-speed train covers the 700 km in 4h 30m, with most services in the 4h 30m–5h 40m range. Trains are G-class.
- How much is a Wuhan to Hangzhou train ticket?
- Second class is ¥307 – ¥381, first class ¥490 – ¥614, business class ¥1030 – ¥1232. Fares are dynamically priced — peak departures trend to the high end of each band.
- How many trains run from Wuhan to Hangzhou each day?
- About 30 trains a day each way, with the first around 06:06 and the last around 22:34.
- Is the train or the flight better for Wuhan to Hangzhou?
- Comparable door-to-door times; pick on price. Door-to-door the train is ~5h 30m vs ~4h 30m flying.
- How do I book Wuhan 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.