By Plane

Zhengzhou Airport (CGO)

Name: Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport

Distance to city: 35 km from city center

To city center: Airport shuttle bus (¥20, 60 min), taxi (¥100-150, 45 min), airport rail link to Zhengzhou East Station

Direct Flights From

Beijing

1.5h Multiple daily

Shanghai

2h Multiple daily

Guangzhou

2.5h Multiple daily

Shenzhen

2.5h Multiple daily

Chengdu

2h Multiple daily

Xi'an

1.5h Daily

Tip: Zhengzhou Airport is a major hub in central China with extensive domestic connections. Airport rail link connects to Zhengzhou East Station (high-speed rail hub).

By High-Speed Train

Zhengzhou East Station (郑州东站)

Location: Major high-speed rail hub, 10 km from city center

One of China's most important rail hubs. Metro Line 1 connects to city center.

Popular Routes

From	Duration	Price	Notes
Beijing	2-3.5h	¥300-500	✅ Verified: 84 G-trains daily, fastest 2h18m (G307). Major north-south route!
Shanghai	4-5h	¥400-600	Multiple daily G-trains, major east-west route
Xi'an	2h	¥200-300	Frequent G-trains, part of central China network
Guangzhou	5-6h	¥500-800	Multiple daily G-trains

Tip: ✅ Data verified via 12306 on 2026-05-26. IMPORTANT: Zhengzhou is one of China's most important high-speed rail hubs! 84 daily G-trains from Beijing (fastest 2h18m). Excellent connections to all major cities. From Zhengzhou East, take Metro Line 1 to city center or bus to Shaolin Temple.

By Long-Distance Bus

Zhengzhou Central Bus Station

Location: Near Zhengzhou Railway Station

Routes: Routes to Shaolin Temple, nearby cities

Zhengzhou Long-distance Bus Station

Location: City center

Routes: Inter-city routes

Tip: Bus to Shaolin Temple: ¥30, 2h from Zhengzhou. Train is faster for all other destinations.

By Car

From Beijing

Distance: 700 km

Duration: 7h

Route: G4 Jinggang'ao Expressway

From Xi'an

Distance: 500 km

Duration: 5h

Route: G30 Lianhuo Expressway

From Shanghai

Distance: 900 km

Duration: 9h

Route: G36 Ningluo + G4 Expressway

Parking: Parking available at city center and Shaolin Temple (¥20-30/day).

Getting Around Zhengzhou

Public Transport

Metro Lines 1-5 cover major areas. Bus network extensive (¥1-2). Tourist bus to Shaolin Temple from railway station.

Taxi & Ride-Hailing

Taxis affordable (starting ¥8, ¥2/km). Didi app works well.

Bike Rental

Bike sharing available. Good for exploring city center.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fastest way to get to Zhengzhou from Beijing?

✅ Verified: High-speed train is fastest - 84 daily G-trains, fastest G307 takes 2h18m! Tickets ¥300-500. Zhengzhou is a major rail hub on the Beijing-Guangzhou line.

How do I get from Zhengzhou to Shaolin Temple?

From Zhengzhou Railway Station, take direct bus to Shaolin Temple (¥30, 2h). Or take train to Dengfeng (30 min), then bus/taxi to Shaolin (30 min). Many tour packages available.

How much does a train ticket to Zhengzhou cost?

From Beijing: ¥300-500 (2-3.5h). From Shanghai: ¥400-600 (4-5h). From Xi'an: ¥200-300 (2h). Book on 12306.cn.

Is Zhengzhou a good base for exploring Henan?

YES! Zhengzhou is the perfect base for Henan: Shaolin Temple (2h), Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang (40 min by train), Kaifeng (1h). All accessible by high-speed train.

How long should I spend in Zhengzhou?

Zhengzhou itself: 1 day for Henan Museum and city. Most visitors use it as a base for Shaolin Temple (1 day) and nearby Luoyang (Longmen Grottoes, 1 day).

What makes Zhengzhou special for transport?

Zhengzhou is one of China's most important rail hubs - intersection of north-south (Beijing-Guangzhou) and east-west (Lianhuo) high-speed lines. Excellent connections to all major cities.