IFAMA receives from the local organizing Committee these short instructions for those who want to travel with the bullet train. ***Shanghai - Hangzhou High Speed Train*** ▪ Currently, there are about 130 pairs of high speed trains running daily between Shanghai and Hangzhou. With such a dense schedule and the shortest travel time of 45 minutes, it feels like traveling by metro within one city. These bullet trains are operated at different railway stations in both cities. Carefully choose the stations close to your staying places before booking a ticket. ▪ Distance: about 200 km (124 mi) ▪ Shortest Duration: 45 minutes ▪ Operated at: Shanghai / Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Hangzhou / Hangzhou East Railway Station ▪ ▪ Which station to choose / How to go ▪ 1. Shanghai Hongqiao: ▪ It is located far from the city center and close to Hongqiao Airport. If one arrives by flight at Hongqiao Airport, this station is a good choice to depart from or arrive at. ▪ By Bus: 316, 320, 941; Hongqiao Lines 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10; Airport line 1 ▪ By Subway: line 2 ▪ 2. Shanghai Railway Station: ▪ If one lives in the urban area, it is more convenient and time- saving to use this station. However, there are only 2 pairs of high speed trains operated here each day. ▪ By Bus: 13, 63, 64, 78, 95, 104, 106, 109, 113, 115, 117, 140, 301, 302, 305, 308, 310, 315, 322, 324, 328, 329, 744, 573, 723, 817, 823, 837, 845, 927, 929, 930, 941, 942, 948, 955, 962, 963, Xinchuan Special Line, Hutang Special Line, Nanxin Special Line, Shenchuan Special Line, Xinjia Special Line, Airport Line 5 ▪ By Subway: line 1, line 3, line 4 ▪ 3. Hangzhou Railway Station: ▪ The station is located in the prosperous urban area, close to West Lake, Wulin Square and the clothes market. It is very convenient to get here, either by subway or bus. ▪ By Bus: Y2, 3/K3, 7, 11, 21, 39, 49, 88, K156, 210, 222, 225, 276, 300, 528 ▪ By Subway: line 1 ▪ 4. Hangzhou East Station: ▪ It is a little far from the city center, but it is connected by subway and city buses, too. Also, it has more bullet trains. ▪ By Bus: B4, 9, 20, 28, 31, 33, 43, 48, 105, 106, 123, 179, 215, 224, 227, 228, 297M, 320 ▪ By Subway: line 1 ▪ For more details, please click on the link: ▪ 1. Shanghai-Hangzhou Train Schedule & Ticket Prices: ▪ https://www.chinatrainguide.com/shanghai-railway- station/hangzhou.html ▪ 2. Hangzhou-Shanghai Train Schedule & Ticket Prices: ▪ https://www.chinatrainguide.com/shanghai-railway- station/stntostn.php ▪ And please book the tickets online in advance: ▪ https://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/ .