How to get to Hangzhou — metro (12 lines), taxi, DiDi, Hangzhou East HSR station, West Lake transport, Longjing tea transport, long-distance bus. Complete 2024 guide.
Get 杭州通卡 or use Alipay metro QR. Official app: 杭州地铁. Key: Line 1 (East Station), Line 2 (West Lake), Line 7 (West Station).
Hangzhou Metro Map →Starts CNY 11 for 3 km, CNY 2.5/km thereafter. West Lake area has many electric taxis.
Book via DiDi →Primary. Ride-hailing drop-off restricted near West Lake — walk a block to find pickup.
Download DiDi →Hangzhou East (杭州东) — China's busiest HSR: Shanghai (45min), Nanjing (1h), Beijing (4.5h). Hangzhou Station (杭州站) — classic in city center.
Book Train Tickets →Qianglang Bus Station (杭州汽车西站) and East Bus Station in railway complex.
Search Bus Routes →HSR: 12306.cn or Trip.com. For West Lake, walking/cycling best. Bus: 携程.
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