Suzhou to Hefei by Train

Yes, there are direct trains. About 62 departures a day run from Suzhou to Hefei without changing trains — very frequent. The fastest takes about 1h 48m.

Direct trains
62 per day
Fastest
1h 48m
Changes
None
Return (Hefei → Suzhou)
59 per day · 1h 52m

Trains from Suzhou to Hefei

Typical departures, Suzhou → Hefei Showing the 12 quickest of 62 services we hold for this route. July 2026 timetable — not live.
TrainDepArrDuration FromTo StopsDistance
G464/G465Suzhou North → HefeiSuzhou North 07:12 09:03 1h 51m Suzhou North Hefei 2 stops 368 km
G1952/G1953Kunshan South → HefeiKunshan South 08:29 10:31 2h 02m Kunshan South Hefei 2 stops 399 km
G676/G677Kunshan South → Hefei SouthKunshan South 10:44 12:41 1h 57m Kunshan South Hefei South 2 stops 402 km
G3318/G3319Suzhou North → Hefei SouthSuzhou North 10:45 12:46 2h 01m Suzhou North Hefei South 3 stops 371 km
G1426/G1427Suzhou North → Hefei SouthSuzhou North 11:19 13:18 1h 59m Suzhou North Hefei South 3 stops 371 km
G1776/G1777Suzhou North → Hefei SouthSuzhou North 15:48 17:42 1h 54m Suzhou North Hefei South 2 stops 371 km
G2402/G2403Suzhou South → Hefei SouthSuzhou South 16:00 17:55 1h 55m Suzhou South Hefei South direct 417 km
G1736/G1737Suzhou North → Hefei SouthSuzhou North 16:01 17:57 1h 56m Suzhou North Hefei South 2 stops 371 km
G3826/G3827Suzhou North → Hefei SouthSuzhou North 16:22 18:17 1h 55m Suzhou North Hefei South 2 stops 371 km
G2812/G2813Suzhou North → HefeiSuzhou North 16:54 18:44 1h 50m Suzhou North Hefei 2 stops 368 km
G1826/G1827Kunshan South → HefeiKunshan South 18:33 20:29 1h 56m Kunshan South Hefei 2 stops 399 km
G7788/G7789Suzhou North → HefeiSuzhou North 18:49 20:47 1h 58m Suzhou North Hefei 3 stops 368 km

Times are planning references. China Railway runs several timetable revisions a year and adds or suspends trains at short notice — check live seats and today’s schedule for your date before you rely on any specific departure.

Before you rely on this

The times above come from the July 2026 timetable snapshot. China Railway revises its schedule several times a year, adds trains for holidays, and suspends services at short notice. Treat every departure time as a planning reference, not a booking commitment.

The live search queries China Railway (12306) directly for your travel date — that is the only source that reflects today's actual schedule and seat availability.

Our data covers high-speed (G/D/C) and intercity services. Slow conventional trains (Z/T/K) are only partly included, so a route marked "no direct train" may still have a direct slow train. Always confirm in the live search.

Why people take the train instead of flying

  • City centre to city centre. Chinese high-speed stations sit in the urban core or on a metro line — no 45-minute airport transfer at either end.
  • No check-in cut-off. You can board a few minutes before departure. Arriving 20 minutes early is comfortable.
  • Luggage is free and unlimited. No weight limit, no bag drop queue.
  • 1h 48m door to door compares well once you add airport security, boarding and transfers.
  • Foreign passports are accepted. Your passport is your ticket — no Chinese ID or phone number needed.

What it costs

Fares are set by China Railway in yuan and converted to dollars at the rate shown on this site. The price you see in the search results is the fare plus our service fee, in one number — nothing is added at checkout.

Other classes, and slower trains on the same route, are priced differently by the railway. The exact figure for the train you pick is shown before you pay.

Check live prices and trains  · How our pricing works

China Railway sets and occasionally changes fares — always confirm the live price for your date.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to change trains from Suzhou to Hefei?

No. Around 62 direct trains a day connect the two cities without a change.

How long is the train from Suzhou to Hefei?

The fastest direct service takes about 1h 48m. Slower trains on the same route take longer.

Can foreigners book these trains?

Yes. Every train listed runs under China Railway (12306) and accepts foreign passports. We book against your passport number — no Chinese ID or phone number required.

Are the departure times fixed?

We show typical daily frequency rather than exact times, because China Railway adjusts schedules several times a year. The live search always reflects the current timetable for your travel date.

Is the train cheaper than flying?

On most routes under about 5 hours, second class costs less than a comparable flight once you include baggage and airport transfers. Live fares in USD (with our service fee included) are shown in the search results.

Other places you can reach from Suzhou

Going the other way

Arriving in Hefei

Trains from Suzhou arrive at one of Hefei's main stations. Check your ticket for the station name — large cities have several, and they can be 30+ minutes apart. Station names are shown in Chinese and English on every platform sign, and your passport works at the staffed gate for both entry and exit.

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