Hangzhou Xiaoshan — Airport bus + city
Hangzhou Xiaoshan (HGH) to Hangzhou — Updated 2026
Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport is 27 km southeast of the city. The mass-transit options have improved dramatically with the **Metro Line 19** extension to the airport (opened 2022) — ¥5 single, 35 minutes to Hangzhou East Railway Station, where you transfer to Line 1 for West Lake area. **Airport buses** are the alternative — Line 1 to Wulin Square / city centre (¥20, 50-70 min), Line 7 to Hangzhou East Railway (¥20, 45 min). Buses run 06:00-22:00, every 20-30 minutes. For West Lake or central Hangzhou, the Metro is now cheaper + faster than bus. Bus wins for direct service to Wulin Square or for travellers preferring a single seat with luggage rack vs metro transfers.
Airport bus + city stops
| Station / Stop | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaoshan Airport (Line 19) | 0 min | Metro station directly under terminal |
| Xiaoshan Centre | ~12 min | Suburban Hangzhou |
| Hangzhou East Railway | 35 min | HSR connections to Shanghai (45 min) + everywhere |
| Wulin Square (via Line 1 transfer) | ~50 min | Central shopping + business |
| West Lake (Longxiangqiao via Line 1) | ~55 min | Hangzhou's main tourist attraction |
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Airport bus + city vs alternatives
| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Line 19 | ¥5 | 35 min | Best for most. Direct to Hangzhou East + transfer for centre. |
| Airport bus Line 1 (Wulin) | ¥20 | 50-70 min | Direct to central Wulin Square. |
| Airport bus Line 7 (HZ East) | ¥20 | 45 min | Direct to HZ East Railway Station. |
| Airport bus to Shanghai (PVG/SHA) | ¥100 | 3-4h | Inter-airport coach to Shanghai airports. |
| DiDi (ride-hail) | ¥120-¥180 | 40-90 min | China's ride-hail. App in English. |
| Taxi (official rank) | ¥150-¥200 | 40-90 min | Use only official airport taxi rank. |
FAQ
How do I get to West Lake from Hangzhou airport?+
Metro Line 19 from airport to Hangzhou East Railway Station (35 min, ¥5), then Line 1 west to Longxiangqiao or Dingan Road (15-20 min, ¥3). Total ~55 min, ¥8. Walk 5-10 min to West Lake. Alternative: airport bus to Wulin Square (50-70 min, ¥20), then walk or local bus to West Lake.
How do I get from Hangzhou airport to Shanghai?+
Three options: (1) Metro Line 19 to Hangzhou East Railway (35 min), then Fuxing HSR to Shanghai Hongqiao (45 min) — total ~90 min, ~¥80. Best. (2) Direct airport-to-airport coach to Shanghai Pudong or Hongqiao (3-4h, ¥100). (3) DiDi cross-province (4-5h, ¥800+). HSR is dramatically faster.
Visit Alibaba HQ from Hangzhou airport?+
Alibaba HQ is in Xixi District, west of central Hangzhou. From airport: Metro Line 19 to Hangzhou East (35 min), transfer to Line 1 + Line 5 (30 min). Or DiDi direct from airport (¥150-¥200, 60 min). Note: Alibaba campus tours are not open to the public; you can only see external grounds.
Late-night Hangzhou airport bus?+
Airport buses + Metro Line 19 run roughly 06:00-22:00 (some Metro variations). After 22:00: DiDi (¥120-¥180) or taxi (¥150-¥200). Hangzhou has limited 24h transit — pre-arrange ride-hail for late-night airport runs.
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