Route at a glance
- From: Hangzhou East
- To: Huangshan North
- Distance: 265 km
- Fastest: 1h 13m
- Frequency: Frequent (multiple per day)
High-speed rail · 265 km
Hangzhou to Huangshan by high-speed rail
The Hangzhou–Huangshan HSR opened up the Yellow Mountains: West Lake to the foot of Huangshan in about 75 minutes. Fastest 1h 13m, around US$15 second class on Trip.com (sampled 2026-06-02).
Fare (second class, sampled)
US$15
on the fastest service, via Trip.com. Their USD price includes fees and FX — not the 12306 face fare. Live price and other classes on Trip.com. Snapshot 2026-06-02.
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Tips for the Hangzhou–Huangshan ride
- Huangshan North (黄山北) is the HSR station; from there it's a bus/taxi to the Huangshan scenic-area gates.
- Also the access route for the Hui-style ancient villages of Hongcun and Xidi.
- Check the weather — Huangshan's famous sea of clouds depends on it.
Booking as a foreigner
China HSR accepts foreign passports, but the official 12306 platform is awkward with non-Chinese cards. Trip.com is the practical English option — see our guides before you book.
On a 240-hour transit?
If you're riding this leg as part of a China visa-free transit, your route, ports, and stay window all have to line up. Run it through the checker before you commit to the booking.
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