Day trip from Shanghai to Huzhou
Huzhou lies 136 km (84 mi) west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 136 km (84 mi) apart, Huzhou is a realistic day trip from Shanghai: about 2 h 13 min each way by road.
| Shanghai | Huzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 313000 |
What to see in Huzhou
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Liangzhu site.
Where to book tours and tickets in Huzhou
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Staying in Huzhou
Our booking partner lists 109 places to stay in Huzhou. Of the 106 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (61), and 10 are five-star. Guests have left 170 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Huzhou
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Common questions
How far is Huzhou from Shanghai?
136 km (84 mi) in a straight line, west of Shanghai; by road roughly 166 km (103 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Huzhou by road?
About 2 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Huzhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Huzhou?
Our booking partner lists 109 places to stay in Huzhou, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.