Pick the fastest train that fits your day, the gap between the fast ones and the slow ones is more than an hour. Bring the passport you booked with, you need it at the station. Trains →
How to get from Beijing to Hangzhou
Take the high-speed train. It takes 4h30 to 6h depending on the train, and after Beijing, Hangzhou feels calm.
The train
Once you arrive
Stay near West Lake. Here's where, and what to do there.
Quick answers
How long is the train from Beijing to Hangzhou?
4h30 to 6h by high-speed train, depending on the train.
Do I need my passport for Chinese trains?
Yes, the one you booked with. It is checked at the station.