Which stations serve Hangzhou and Lichuan?

Hangzhou, Hangzhou East, Hangzhou South, Hangzhou West serve Hangzhou; Lichuan serve Lichuan.

Hangzhou to Lichuan Train

杭州 → 利川

Hangzhou East to Lichuan takes between 9 hours 13 minutes and 10 hours 18 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 08:08 and the last at 10:20. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Hangzhou and Lichuan. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D2222	08:08Hangzhou East	17:44Lichuan	9h36m
D656	08:19Hangzhou East	18:37Lichuan	10h18m
D2262	09:07Hangzhou East	18:49Lichuan	9h42m
D2246	10:20Hangzhou East	19:33Lichuan	9h13m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Hangzhou and Lichuan

Compare the railway stations used to reach Hangzhou and Lichuan. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Hangzhou

Hangzhou杭州
Other railway station in Hangzhou
Metro Line 1Metro Line 5
Hangzhou East杭州东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 4Metro Line 6Metro Line 19
Hangzhou South杭州南
Other railway station in Hangzhou
Metro Line 5
Hangzhou West杭州西
Other railway station in Hangzhou
Metro Line 3Metro Line 19

Railway Stations in Lichuan

Lichuan利川
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Hangzhou (杭州) to Lichuan (利川)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	9 hours 13 minutes on D2246 (10:20 to 19:33)
First train	08:08 D2222 from Hangzhou East
Last train	10:20 D2246 from Hangzhou East
Departure stations on timetable	Hangzhou East
Arrival stations on timetable	Lichuan
Train types in snapshot	D
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Hangzhou to Lichuan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 9h13m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 4 direct services between Hangzhou and Lichuan.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.