# Hangzhou office transit and commute

> Hangzhou Metro (12 lines and counting), bus, and Hangzhou-Shanghai high-speed rail (45 minutes to Shanghai Hongqiao).

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Hangzhou Metro (12 lines and counting), bus, and Hangzhou-Shanghai high-speed rail (45 minutes to Shanghai Hongqiao).
- Trophy submarket is Future Sci-Tech City (Xixi) — anchor for the highest-density Class A.
- Wulin Square offers a strong commute alternative at lower rent.
- Commute mapping should be done on real headcount postcode data, not abstract isochrones.

## Key facts
- **city**: Hangzhou
- **country**: China
- **region**: APAC
- **classARentLocal**: ¥220/sqm/mo · ≈ $34.1 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $34/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 18.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 5%
- **trophySubmarket**: Future Sci-Tech City (Xixi)

## FAQ
### Which Hangzhou submarket has the best commute economics?
Future Sci-Tech City (Xixi) typically combines the deepest transit access with the highest rent premium. Wulin Square is the practical alternative — strong access at materially lower rent.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/hangzhou/transit-and-commute), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.