Suzhou to Shanghai 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
- Suzhou North
- Arrives
- Shanghai Hongqiao
Departures on 2026-10-29
| Train | Depart | Arrive | Duration | Second Class | First Class | Business Class | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z175 | 02:36 | 04:01 | 01:25 | – | – | – | Book |
| K8351 | 03:23 | 04:39 | 01:16 | – | – | – | Book |
| K335 | 03:29 | 04:45 | 01:16 | – | – | – | Book |
| K1047 | 03:41 | 05:06 | 01:25 | – | – | – | Book |
| K1555 | 04:06 | 05:12 | 01:06 | – | – | – | Book |
| K2185 | 04:12 | 05:33 | 01:21 | – | – | – | Book |
| K47 | 04:24 | 05:51 | 01:27 | – | – | – | Book |
| K8481 | 04:39 | 06:03 | 01:24 | – | – | – | Book |
| D91 | 05:17 | 06:13 | 00:56 | US$11 | – | – | Book |
| K151 | 05:29 | 06:39 | 01:10 | – | – | – | Book |
| 1461 | 05:41 | 06:45 | 01:04 | – | – | – | Book |
| K5833 | 05:59 | 08:18 | 02:19 | – | – | – | 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.