In short
The best way from Xiaoshan Airport to Hangzhou East is Metro Line 19, the airport express: board at Xiaoshan International Airport, take a train towards the West Railway Station and get off at East Railway Station. The airport puts the ride at 22 minutes, while a Hangzhou government report timed the same trip at about 23 minutes, and the fare is ¥7 with no transfer, followed by a 5–10 minute walk up into the rail concourse. The first train is 06:03 and the last 23:14, every 5 minutes or so at peak. After the last Line 19 train there is still the Hangzhou East Railway Station coach at ¥28 and about 60 minutes, departing 23:50, 00:30, 01:10 and 01:50 and passing Hangzhou Railway Station. A taxi runs on the meter from ¥13 for the first 3 km, and no official airport-to-station fare is published. Hangzhou East is where most services towards Shanghai, Ningbo, Huangshan and Taizhou start, which is exactly what this land-and-connect journey is about.
- Fastest journey
- 22 min (city report: about 23 min)
- Fare
- ¥7
- Transfers
- None, direct
- First / last train
- 06:03 / 23:14
- Platform to concourse
- 5–10 min walk
- Night coach
- ¥28, about 60 min
How to take each option
Metro Line 19 direct (recommended)
Time 22 minFare ¥7First 06:03Last 23:14
- After baggage claim follow the rail transit signs into the ground transport centre: about 3 minutes from T4, or 8–10 minutes along the corridor from T3.
- Go down to the B2 metro hall and follow the signs to the Line 19 platform.
- Buy a single-journey ticket at the machines or the staffed counter, ¥7 to East Railway Station.
- Board a train towards the West Railway Station and stay on; the airport is the terminus, so you will get a seat.
- Alight at East Railway Station 22 minutes later and follow the station signs up to the rail concourse, a 5–10 minute walk.
East Railway Station is also an interchange with Metro Lines 1 and 4, so you can change here for anywhere in the city. Line 19 continues on to Hangzhou West Railway Station for ¥10. No entry is allowed within five minutes of the last train.
Hangzhou East Railway Station coach (night)
Time About 60 minFare ¥28First 23:50Last 01:50
- Go to the coach station on the north-west side of level 1F of the ground transport centre.
- Buy a ticket to Hangzhou East Railway Station at the counter, ¥28; registration is real-name, so bring your passport.
- Board one of the four departures at 23:50, 00:30, 01:10 or 01:50; the coach terminates at Hangzhou East Railway Station.
There is no return service to the airport. The Binjiang district government portal lists only two departures (23:50 and 01:50) while the airport’s own page lists four, and this page follows the airport. The two sources also disagree on whether the coach stops at Hangzhou Railway Station.
Taxi
Fare Metered
- Board outside Gate 14 on the T3 arrivals level, or on the corridor between T4 and level F1 of the transport centre.
- Use the marked queuing channel and board only where staff direct you.
- Show the driver the Chinese station name, pay the metered amount, ask for an invoice, and pay road tolls on top.
The airport runs a supplementary-passenger scheme for short trips under 15 km, so a driver may not refuse you or demand a negotiated fare because the run is short. If one does, contact staff on site; the complaints hotline is 0571-85463212.
If your train leaves from Hangzhou West
Fare ¥10
- Board on the same platform, again towards the West Railway Station.
- Stay on past East Railway Station and ride through to the West Railway Station.
- The fare is ¥10; some services towards Huangshan, Huzhou and Nanjing depart from here.
Published times to Hangzhou West disagree: about 35 minutes on the airport’s own estimate, about 50 minutes in a Hangzhou government report. Plan against the more conservative figure.
Late-night and early-morning arrivals
The last Line 19 train is at 23:14, with no entry five minutes before. After that take the Hangzhou East Railway Station coach (23:50, 00:30, 01:10, 01:50; ¥28; about 60 minutes), or the Wulin Gate coach from 23:30 for ¥20 into the centre and change there. Later still, only taxis run, with the distance rate 30% higher from 23:00 to 05:00.
Questions travellers ask
How do I get from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport to Hangzhou East railway station?
Take Metro Line 19, the airport express: board at Xiaoshan International Airport, ride towards the West Railway Station and get off at East Railway Station. It is 22 minutes and ¥7 with no transfer, plus a 5–10 minute walk up to the concourse.
How long does it take to get from Hangzhou Airport to Hangzhou East?
The airport says 22 minutes and a Hangzhou government report timed it at about 23 minutes. The two sources differ by a minute, so this page does not pick one; budget against the more conservative number.
How much is the metro from the airport to Hangzhou East?
¥7 on Line 19; the same line costs ¥10 as far as Hangzhou West.
Do I have to change trains?
No. Line 19 runs direct to East Railway Station with no change. The only thing to watch is the direction: you want a train towards the West Railway Station, not one towards Yongsheng Road.
What is the last metro to Hangzhou East?
The last Line 19 train towards the West Railway Station is at 23:14, with no entry within five minutes of departure. The first train is 06:03.
Is there a night bus to Hangzhou East?
Yes. The Hangzhou East Railway Station coach runs four departures at 23:50, 00:30, 01:10 and 01:50 for ¥28 and about 60 minutes, boarding at the coach station on the north-west side of level 1F of the ground transport centre and terminating at Hangzhou East.
How much is a taxi from Hangzhou Airport to Hangzhou East?
Only the formula is published, not an airport-to-station price: ¥13 for the first 3 km, ¥2.50 per km, ¥3.75 per km beyond 10 km, plus 30% between 23:00 and 05:00, with tolls on top. Third-party travel sites quote a reference range of ¥115–150 and 40–50 minutes.
How much time should I allow after landing to catch a high-speed train?
International arrivals usually take 45–60 minutes from touchdown to the arrivals hall; add 22 minutes on the metro and a 5–10 minute walk, plus security and boarding, so allow at least 1.5 hours.
Where do trains from Hangzhou East go?
Most services on the Shanghai, Ningbo, Huangshan and Taizhou corridors start at Hangzhou East, covering Shanghai, Ningbo, Huangshan and Taizhou.
Can I also reach Hangzhou West railway station on the metro?
Yes, on the same Line 19 for ¥10, staying on past East Railway Station. Published times disagree: about 35 minutes on the airport’s page and about 50 minutes in a city government report.
Is it manageable with big luggage?
Yes. The airport is the terminus of Line 19 so you always get a seat, and escalators and lifts run from the metro platform up to the rail concourse, all indoors, which is far easier than dragging bags across the city on connecting trains.