Hangzhou to Wuzhen: Distance, Bus, Car & High-speed Train 2025

Secure a private car in advance and you can launch your Hangzhou-to-Wuzhen adventure whenever and wherever you like. Picture this: you can jump into your car immediately after an early morning stroll by West Lake - it’s that flexible! By booking a private car in advance, you can start your Hangzhou to Wuzhen tour at anytime and anywhere. You can even hop on your car after an early morning jogging along the West Lake.

Our tour packages all feature a comfortable private transfer service. We strongly suggest opting for China Discovery. When you book a tour with us (at unbeatable prices), our experienced local driver will pick you up at the airport, train station, hotel, or any tourist spot in Hangzhou and take you straight to Wuzhen. An English-speaking guide will be with you every step of the way, eliminating any language concerns. They’ll also recommend the best accommodations, dining options, sightseeing spots, and travel routes. You don’t need to worry about transfers and luggage issues that come with public transportation. If you’re interested, don’t hesitate to contact us!

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Hangzhou to Tongxian High-speed Train

On a daily basis, over 30 high-speed train services depart from Hangzhou (primarily from Hangzhou East and Hangzhou South Railway Stations) heading to Tongxiang Railway Station, which is the closest station to Wuzhen Water Town, located approximately 27 kilometers away by car.

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• Hangzhou East Railway Station Location: No. 2 Quanfuqiao Road, Jianggan District, Hangzhou, about 8 kilometers northeast of the city center. It is accessible directly by Metro Line 1 and Line 4.
• Hangzhou South Railway Station Location: No. 1 Zhanqian Road, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. It is an important passenger railway station on the south bank of the Qiantang River in Hangzhou and is served by Metro Line 5.
• Tongxiang Railway Station Location: No. 51 Gaoqiao Avenue, Gaoqiao Town, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China, is an important station on the Shanghai–Hangzhou High-Speed Railway. It is approximately 27 kilometers from Wuzhen, with a driving/taxi ride taking about 1 hour.

After arrive at Tongxiang, you can take buses, taxi or hail a car online to Wuzhen. Car driving from Tongxiang Railway Station to Wuzhen takes about an 1 hour. However, there is no direct public bus to take you the scenic area. Visitors need to first take Bus 281/K281 from Tongxiang Railway Station (桐乡高铁站) and get off at Wuzhen Town Government (乌镇镇政府). Then, transfer to Tongxiang T1 at the same station to head to the West Gate Scenic Area. The whole bus journey needs over 1.5 hours. It is an alternative option.

Wuzhen West Gate Scenic Area to East Gate Scenic Area: The distance between West Gate Scenic Area and East Gate Scenic Area in Wuzhen is approximately 1.5 kilometers. You can walk from West Scenic Area along Ziyè Road to the east, and it will take about 10 to 15 minutes to reach the East Gate Scenic Area. Additionally, there is a free shuttle bus service between West Gate Scenic Area and East Gate Scenic Area. The shuttle buses operate daily from 7:30 a.m. to 17:20 p.m., with a frequency of about every 20 minutes from Monday to Thursday, and about every 10 minutes from Friday to Sunday.

Wuzhen Private Tour Packages, Best Wuzhen Water Town Trips 2025:

6 Days Shanghai Hangzhou Suzhou Bullet Train Tour with Wuzhen Water Town

Itinerary: Shanghai / Hangzhou / Wuzhen / Suzhou / Shanghai
Highlights: The Bund, Shanghai Tower, Wukang Road City Walk, Wuzhen Water Town, West Lake, Linger Garden

6 Days Enchanting Zhejiang Tour with Shenxianju & Hengdian Adventure

Itinerary: Hangzhou / Wuzhen / Xianju / Hengdian / Hangzhou
Highlights: West Lake, Meijiawu Longjing Tea Plantation, Lingyin Temple, Wuzhen Water Town (West Scenic Area), Shenxianju Scenic Area, Hengdian World Studios, Hu Qing Yu Tang, The Former Residence of Hu Xueyan

A trip from Hangzhou to Wuzhen typically takes around 3 days. This tour not only showcases the breathtakingly picturesque West Lake and the enchantingly charming Wuzhen Water Town but also includes other captivating highlights such as the world-renowned Longjing Tea Plantations, the ancient and serene Lingyin Temple, and the bustling and historic Hefang Street. The tour usually begins in Hangzhou, as it is the vibrant capital of the region and offers convenient domestic and international flights, as well as frequent high-speed train and bus services.

☛ 3 Days Best Hangzhou Tour with Wuzhen Water Town

Since Wuzhen is situated along the route between cosmopolitan Shanghai and picturesque Hangzhou, some travelers opt to visit Wuzhen from dynamic Shanghai first, and then proceed to historic Hangzhou for further sightseeing. This kind of Shanghai Hangzhou tours with Wuzhen Water Town typically takes 4 to 5 days.

☛ 5 Days Essence of Shanghai Hangzhou Tour with Wuzhen Water Town

Want more surprises in this region? Some visitors also incorporate the elegant gardens and fascinating silk culture of charming Suzhou into their itinerary. Such an ideal triangle tour of Shanghai Suzhou Hangzhou usually lasts around 6 to 7 days.

☛ 6 Days Shanghai Hangzhou Suzhou Bullet Train Tour with Wuzhen Water Town

If you’d like to add majestic Huangshan to this trip and cover all the highlights of the Yangtze River Delta region, the duration of the journey is generally 9 to 10 days.

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Have your own preferences? Contact us and customize your personal tour now! Whether you are fond of Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Zhangjiajie or anywhere else in China, our experienced Travel Consultant will arrange a perfect itinerary for you!

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