Shanghai → Suzhou
2026-10-21 · live availability
Every departure still bookable for 2026-10-21 is listed below — the first leaves Shanghai at 18:49 and the last at 23:40. The quickest takes 0h 15m. Travelling a day earlier or later? Change the date and the timetable refreshes.
Fares start at $6 per passenger and reach $15 for the top class, service fee included. Every row shows the class that fare buys.
At a glance
- Journey time
- 0h 15m – 2h 00m
- Trains per day
- 97
- First / last departure
- 18:49 / 23:40
- Departure stations
- Shanghai Hongqiao (上海虹桥), Shanghai South (上海南), Shanghai West (上海西), Shanghai (上海), Shanghai Songjiang (上海松江), Jinshan North (金山北)
- Arrival stations
- Taicang (太仓), Shengze (盛泽), Suzhou New District (苏州新区), Suzhou North (苏州北), Suzhou (苏州), Suzhou South (苏州南), Taicang South (太仓南), Zhangjiagang (张家港), Changshu (常熟), Suzhou Industrial Park (苏州园区)
- Fares from
- $6 (hard seat)
Shanghai–Nanjing high-speed railway (Suzhou stop)
Thirty minutes door to door — the classic day trip for gardens and canals.
Suzhou has two main stations: the older one on the edge of the old town, and Suzhou North further out on the high-speed line. Most fast trains use Suzhou North, but the historic station is the more convenient of the two if you are heading straight for the gardens.
- If your train arrives at Suzhou North, the metro takes you into the old town; the station is not walkable to the gardens.
- Suzhou is also on the line to Shanghai Hongqiao airport, which makes it usable as a stopover rather than a separate trip.
Train Schedules
| Train | Departure time | Arrival | Shortest | From → To | from | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3126 | 18:49 | 19:19 | 00:30 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Taicang | $9 | First Class |
| C3057 | 18:50 | 19:22 | 00:32 | Shanghai South → Shengze | $27 | Business Class |
| G7260 | 18:50 | 19:25 | 00:35 | Shanghai West → Suzhou New District | $26 | Business Class |
| G30 | 18:52 | 19:13 | 00:21 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Suzhou North | $26 | Business Class |
| G8278 | 18:53 | 19:31 | 00:38 | Shanghai → Suzhou | $10 | Standing |
| C3607 | 18:55 | 19:21 | 00:26 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Suzhou South | $23 | Business Class |
| G7584 | 18:55 | 19:55 | 01:00 | Shanghai Songjiang → Suzhou | $37 | Business Class |
| G8364 | 18:56 | 19:22 | 00:26 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Taicang South | $7 | Second Class |
| G8364 | 18:56 | 19:53 | 00:57 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Zhangjiagang | $11 | Second Class |
| G7590 | 18:57 | 19:30 | 00:33 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Suzhou North | $22 | Business Class |
| G7026 | 19:00 | 19:26 | 00:26 | Shanghai → Suzhou | $14 | First Class |
| G7310 | 19:03 | 19:36 | 00:33 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Suzhou | $23 | Business Class |
| G8321 | 19:03 | 19:42 | 00:39 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Shengze | $27 | Business Class |
| C3796 | 19:08 | 19:53 | 00:45 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Changshu | $14 | First Class |
| G1510 | 19:09 | 19:39 | 00:30 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Suzhou North | $22 | Business Class |
| G7062 | 19:12 | 19:48 | 00:36 | Shanghai → Suzhou | $14 | First Class |
| D2145 | 19:13 | 19:41 | 00:28 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Suzhou South | $12 | First Class |
| D2284 | 19:14 | 19:44 | 00:30 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Taicang | $9 | First Class |
| D2284 | 19:14 | 20:16 | 01:02 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Zhangjiagang | $15 | First Class |
| G7596 | 19:17 | 19:50 | 00:33 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Suzhou North | $22 | Business Class |
| Z282 | 19:17 | 20:27 | 01:10 | Shanghai Songjiang → Suzhou | $19 | Soft Sleeper |
| G7226 | 19:18 | 19:43 | 00:25 | Shanghai → Suzhou | $26 | Business Class |
| G7584 | 19:20 | 19:55 | 00:35 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Suzhou | $29 | Business Class |
| G8321 | 19:21 | 19:42 | 00:21 | Shanghai Songjiang → Shengze | $20 | Business Class |
| C3053 | 19:22 | 20:01 | 00:39 | Shanghai South → Shengze | $27 | Business Class |
| G8260 | 19:26 | 19:59 | 00:33 | Shanghai → Suzhou Industrial Park | $24 | Business Class |
| G8356 | 19:26 | 20:02 | 00:36 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Taicang | $9 | First Class |
| G8260 | 19:26 | 20:07 | 00:41 | Shanghai → Suzhou | $26 | Business Class |
| G8356 | 19:26 | 20:29 | 01:03 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Zhangjiagang | $16 | First Class |
| G7550 | 19:26 | 20:30 | 01:04 | Jinshan North → Suzhou | $15 | Second Class |
| G1378 | 19:29 | 19:59 | 00:30 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Suzhou North | $14 | First Class |
| G7124 | 19:33 | 20:13 | 00:40 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Suzhou | $25 | Business Class |
| C3609 | 19:34 | 20:00 | 00:26 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Suzhou South | $23 | Business Class |
| G7432 | 19:34 | 20:04 | 00:30 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Suzhou North | $22 | Business Class |
| Z172 | 19:34 | 20:21 | 00:47 | Shanghai → Suzhou | $18 | Soft Sleeper |
| G7190 | 19:39 | 20:09 | 00:30 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Suzhou North | $22 | Business Class |
| C3053 | 19:40 | 20:01 | 00:21 | Shanghai Songjiang → Shengze | $20 | Business Class |
| G8358 | 19:42 | 20:13 | 00:31 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Taicang | $14 | Business Class |
| G8358 | 19:42 | 20:39 | 00:57 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Zhangjiagang | $27 | Business Class |
| G7286 | 19:44 | 20:18 | 00:34 | Shanghai → Suzhou | $15 | Premium Class |
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Which station do you leave from?
Big Chinese cities have several stations, miles apart. The station on your ticket is the one you need — the city name alone is not enough.
FAQ
How long does the train from Shanghai to Suzhou take?
The fastest service on this date takes 0h 15m. Slower trains on the same route take longer — the timetable above lists the actual duration for every departure, so sort by journey time if speed matters more than the hour you leave.
How much is a train ticket from Shanghai to Suzhou?
Second-class fares start at about $6 per passenger including our service fee. Second class is the standard choice; first class and business class cost more and buy wider seats, not a faster train. The quote page always shows the underlying local fare and our fee as separate lines.
Which station in Shanghai does the train leave from?
On this date, departures leave from Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai South and Shanghai West and Shanghai and Shanghai Songjiang and Jinshan North. Large Chinese cities have more than one station and they are not within walking distance of each other, so check the station printed on your ticket rather than the city name.
Do I need to print a ticket?
No. Chinese railway tickets are issued against your passport, not a piece of paper. Carry the same passport you booked with, and staff will scan it at the gate. Keep the booking confirmation on your phone in case a conductor asks which seat is yours.
How far in advance can I book?
Chinese tickets are released about two weeks before departure, and this page only shows dates inside that window. Popular dates and holiday periods sell out early, so book as soon as your travel date appears.
Which class should I book?
Second class is the default on high-speed trains and is comparable to a short-haul airline seat. First and business class add space and recline for a premium. On overnight trains the choice matters more: a hard sleeper is a real bed, a hard seat is not. Our guide to seats and sleepers explains what each one actually looks like.