Shanghai to Suzhou Train
The classical gardens of Suzhou are a 26-minute train ride from Shanghai. It is the easiest possible escape from Shanghai for a day, and dozens of trains run every hour.
- Fastest journey
- 26m
- Distance
- 84 km
- Trains per day
- 50+
- Departs
- Shanghai Hongqiao
- Arrives
- Suzhou North
Departures on 2026-10-29
| Train | Depart | Arrive | Duration | Second Class | First Class | Business Class | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K528 | 03:52 | 05:02 | 01:10 | – | – | – | Book |
| G7032 | 05:45 | 06:10 | 00:25 | US$13 | US$15 | – | Book |
| D2206 | 06:01 | 06:53 | 00:52 | US$14 | US$17 | – | Book |
| G3124 | 06:06 | 06:38 | 00:32 | US$14 | US$17 | – | Book |
| G1970 | 06:09 | 06:32 | 00:23 | US$14 | US$17 | US$26 sold out | Book |
| D352 | 06:12 | 06:46 | 00:34 | US$13 | US$16 | – | Book |
| G1802 | 06:13 | 06:36 | 00:23 | US$14 | US$18 | US$27 sold out | Book |
| G7080 | 06:19 | 06:52 | 00:33 | US$13 | US$16 | US$25 | Book |
| G3091 | 06:20 | 06:53 | 00:33 | US$12 sold out | US$14 sold out | US$21 sold out | Book |
| D2928 | 06:23 | 07:23 | 01:00 | US$14 | US$17 | – | Book |
| C3792 | 06:23 | 07:27 | 01:04 | US$12 | US$14 | – | Book |
| G548 | 06:32 | 07:03 | 00:31 | US$13 | US$15 | US$21 sold out | Book |
Times shown are local China time (UTC+8). Prices are in US dollars and include service fee.
What you should know
- Suzhou North (苏州北) is on Metro Line 2 — the Humble Administrator's Garden is a short metro ride away.
- More than 50 trains a day means you can turn up and travel; no advance booking needed outside holidays.
- Combine with Shanghai–Hangzhou for a combined classical-gardens-and-West-Lake day loop.
We book real tickets directly against your passport number — no Chinese ID or phone number needed. Your passport is your ticket: go to the staffed lane at the gate, let staff scan it, and board.
Frequently asked questions
Which Suzhou station should I use?
Suzhou North (苏州北) for high-speed arrivals from Shanghai. Suzhou Station (苏州) is closer to the old town but used mainly by conventional trains.
How long from Shanghai to Suzhou by train?
The fastest non-stop services take about 26 minutes.
Can I visit Suzhou as a day trip from Shanghai?
Yes, easily. Trains start early and run late, and the gardens are inside walking distance of the metro.