Older Chengzhan trains? This shuttle saves you a metro transfer.
The Airport Shuttle Bus Chengzhan Railway Station Line runs from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (T1–T4) directly to the older Chengzhan (Hangzhou) Railway Station area, cutting out at least one metro change between the airport and the traditional city center. Buses use the airport’s landside coach area, so you clear customs and walk outside before boarding.
Most shuttle buses on this line run roughly every 20–40 minutes during the day, with first departures shortly after early-morning arrivals and last runs timed for late-night flights. The ride from HGH to Chengzhan usually takes about 45–60 minutes, depending on traffic on the airport expressway and city streets. You pay the driver or a ticket counter at the airport coach hall before boarding.
A standard single ticket on the Airport Shuttle Bus Chengzhan Railway Station Line costs far less than a taxi from HGH, typically in the ¥20–¥30 range per person, versus ¥120+ for a metered cab into the same area. Tickets are flat fare, with no surcharge for luggage, and you keep your own bags in the luggage hold under the bus or on the rack near your seat.
At the airport, follow signs for “Airport Shuttle Bus” from arrivals in T1, T2, T3, or T4 to reach the shared coach terminal, then look for the counter or stand marked for the Chengzhan Railway Station Line. Staff usually call out the destination in Chinese and display it on a board, so double-check you are not getting on the Wulin Square or East Railway Station lines, which go to different parts of Hangzhou.
At Chengzhan, the bus drops you near the older Hangzhou Railway Station area, which has plenty of local hotels and city buses within a few hundred meters. If you have a paper or SMS train ticket from Chengzhan, allow at least 20–30 minutes after bus arrival for finding the station entrance and passing security before your train departure.
Step-by-step: 1) Land at HGH and clear immigration and customs in T1–T4. 2) Follow “Airport Shuttle Bus” signs to the coach hall. 3) Buy a ticket for the Chengzhan Railway Station Line (around ¥20–¥30). 4) Confirm the bus sign reads “Chengzhan / Hangzhou Railway Station” before boarding. 5) Stow large bags in the luggage hold and keep valuables with you. 6) Ride 45–60 minutes into town, watching for the Chengzhan stop. 7) Walk from the drop-off point to the main station entrance or your nearby hotel.
One tip: if you have a tight train connection at Chengzhan, aim to catch a shuttle that leaves the airport at least 90 minutes before your scheduled train time to leave room for traffic and station security lines.