Shantou to Hangzhou by train
Hangzhou lies 845 km (525 mi) north-east of Shantou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 25 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,031 km (641 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Shantou | Hangzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 3.8 million | 11.9 million |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Hangzhou railway station, Hangzhou East railway station, Hangzhou South railway station |
| Postal codes | 515000 | 310000 |
Where to book trains from Shantou to Hangzhou
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Staying in Hangzhou
Our booking partner lists 709 places to stay in Hangzhou. Of the 684 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (263), and 79 are five-star. Across 58 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 13,306 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hangzhou from Shantou?
845 km (525 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shantou; by road roughly 1,031 km (641 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shantou to Hangzhou by train?
About 4 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shantou and Hangzhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hangzhou?
Our booking partner lists 709 places to stay in Hangzhou, 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.