Hangzhou Xiaoshan — Metro Line 19
Hangzhou Xiaoshan (HGH) to Hangzhou — Updated 2026
Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport (HGH) connects to the city via **Metro Line 19** — ¥9, 38 minutes to Mingxin Road (near West Lake), launched in 2022 as part of Hangzhou's rail expansion ahead of the 2023 Asian Games. The line operates at up to 120 km/h (express segment) and is one of China's fastest urban metros. Line 19 stops at Hangzhou East Railway Station for high-speed rail connections to Shanghai (60 min via the Shanghai-Hangzhou High-Speed Railway, ¥73-117) and Beijing (4 hours via Beijing-Shanghai HSR, ¥543-918). Hangzhou is the Alibaba + Ant Group HQ city and a major business + tourism destination for West Lake and the Buddhist temples of Lingyin.
Metro Line 19 stops
| Station / Stop | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hangzhou Airport | 0 min | Metro Line 19 platform B2 of terminal |
| Xiasha University Town | ~10 min | Education zone |
| East Hangzhou Railway Station | ~20 min | High-speed rail to Shanghai + Beijing |
| Jiulian | ~25 min | Transfer to Line 1 |
| Wulin Square | ~32 min | Central Hangzhou shopping |
| Mingxin Road | 38 min | Near West Lake — final stop |
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Metro Line 19 vs alternatives
| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Line 19 | ¥9 | 38 min | Cheapest. Direct to West Lake. |
| Airport bus to West Lake | ¥20 | 60–80 min | Direct bus, but slower than metro. |
| Taxi metered | ¥110–180 | 40–60 min | Door to door, expensive. |
| Didi (ride-hail) | ¥90–150 | 40–60 min | English app, transparent fares. |
| High-speed rail (HGH → SHA) | ¥117 | 60 min | For Shanghai connections. |
FAQ
Hangzhou Metro Line 19 — how to use?+
Line 19 has its own dedicated express track and operates separately from regular Hangzhou Metro. Tickets sold at vending machines (cash + Alipay + WeChat Pay + foreign cards) for ¥9. Hangzhou Tongkapp (Hangzhou's public transport card) works. Alipay QR code at the gate is the most common payment method. Trains every 8-12 minutes 06:00-22:30.
Hangzhou → Shanghai high-speed rail?+
Metro Line 19 from HGH to East Hangzhou Railway Station (20 min, ¥9), then Shanghai-Hangzhou HSR to Shanghai Hongqiao (60 min, ¥73-117). Total ~90 minutes airport-to-Shanghai-Hongqiao. From Hongqiao, Shanghai Metro Line 10 to Shanghai city centre. Pudong (Shanghai's eastern airport area) requires an additional 60+ min transfer.
West Lake from Hangzhou airport?+
Line 19 to Mingxin Road (38 min, ¥9), then walk 15 minutes to West Lake. Total ~55 minutes airport-to-West Lake for ¥9. Most Hangzhou tourist hotels are within 1-2 km of West Lake — many guests then use Line 1 or shared bikes for onward travel.
When does Hangzhou Metro Line 19 run?+
Operating hours: 06:00 to 22:30 daily. Frequency: every 8-12 minutes peak (07:00-10:00 + 17:00-20:00), every 12-15 minutes off-peak. Last train from HGH at 22:30 — late-night arrivals need taxi or Didi (¥110-180 to West Lake area).
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