Beijing → Suzhou
2026-10-24 · live availability
Every departure still bookable for 2026-10-24 is listed below — the first leaves Beijing at 06:30 and the last at 20:04. The quickest takes 4h 08m. Travelling a day earlier or later? Change the date and the timetable refreshes.
Fares start at $28 per passenger and reach $108 for the top class, service fee included. Every row shows the class that fare buys.
At a glance
- Journey time
- 4h 08m – 17h 38m
- Trains per day
- 29
- First / last departure
- 06:30 / 20:04
- Departure stations
- Beijing South (北京南), Beijing (北京), Beijing Fengtai (北京丰台)
- Arrival stations
- Suzhou North (苏州北), Zhangjiagang (张家港), Changshu (常熟), Suzhou (苏州), Suzhou South (苏州南), Shengze (盛泽), Taicang (太仓)
- Fares from
- $28 (hard seat)
Beijing–Shanghai high-speed railway (Suzhou stop)
Suzhou sits on the Beijing–Shanghai line, roughly half an hour short of Shanghai.
Most high-speed services between the capital and the delta stop here, which makes Suzhou an easy addition to a Beijing–Shanghai itinerary rather than a separate trip. The old town, the classical gardens and the canals are all on the same side of the city.
- High-speed trains mostly use Suzhou North, a taxi or metro ride north of the historic centre. A handful of services use Suzhou station, which is within walking distance of the old town.
- Coming from Beijing, sitting on the left-hand side gives you the better view of the countryside as you approach the delta.
Train Schedules
| Train | Departure time | Arrival | Shortest | From → To | from | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | 06:30 | 10:59 | 04:29 | Beijing South → Suzhou North | $154 | First Class |
| G3 | 06:52 | 11:04 | 04:12 | Beijing South → Suzhou North | $103 | Second Class |
| G549 | 07:13 | 12:36 | 05:23 | Beijing South → Suzhou North | $148 | First Class |
| G887 | 07:38 | 13:33 | 05:55 | Beijing South → Zhangjiagang | $321 | Business Class |
| G599 | 08:15 | 13:49 | 05:34 | Beijing South → Suzhou North | $142 | First Class |
| G633 | 08:37 | 14:13 | 05:36 | Beijing South → Changshu | $151 | First Class |
| G7 | 09:00 | 13:11 | 04:11 | Beijing South → Suzhou North | $343 | Business Class |
| G643 | 09:18 | 14:55 | 05:37 | Beijing South → Suzhou North | $158 | First Class |
| G693 | 09:47 | 15:22 | 05:35 | Beijing South → Suzhou North | $87 | Second Class |
| G735 | 11:13 | 17:08 | 05:55 | Beijing South → Suzhou North | $210 | Preferred First Class |
| G737 | 11:17 | 16:57 | 05:40 | Beijing South → Suzhou North | $98 | Second Class |
| G741 | 11:50 | 17:30 | 05:40 | Beijing South → Suzhou North | $154 | First Class |
| 1461 | 11:59 | 05:37 +1 | 17:38 | Beijing → Suzhou | $28 | Hard Seat |
| G2573 | 12:11 | 19:02 | 06:51 | Beijing South → Zhangjiagang | $93 | Second Class |
| G2573 | 12:11 | 20:27 | 08:16 | Beijing South → Suzhou South | $106 | Second Class |
| G2573 | 12:11 | 20:43 | 08:32 | Beijing South → Shengze | $108 | Second Class |
| G745 | 12:21 | 17:56 | 05:35 | Beijing South → Suzhou North | $154 | First Class |
| G19 | 14:00 | 18:08 | 04:08 | Beijing South → Suzhou North | $103 | Second Class |
| G799 | 14:26 | 20:23 | 05:57 | Beijing South → Suzhou North | $300 | Business Class |
| G751 | 14:56 | 19:57 | 05:01 | Beijing South → Taicang | $163 | First Class |
| G805 | 16:30 | 22:45 | 06:15 | Beijing South → Suzhou North | $264 | Business Class |
| G27 | 17:04 | 21:12 | 04:08 | Beijing South → Suzhou North | $162 | First Class |
| G807 | 17:19 | 22:59 | 05:40 | Beijing South → Suzhou North | $90 | Second Class |
| G809 | 17:31 | 23:21 | 05:50 | Beijing South → Suzhou North | $142 | First Class |
| G31 | 18:04 | 22:32 | 04:28 | Beijing South → Suzhou North | $322 | Business Class |
| G33 | 19:00 | 23:08 | 04:08 | Beijing South → Suzhou North | $154 | First Class |
| Z281 | 19:10 | 07:22 +1 | 12:12 | Beijing Fengtai → Suzhou | $31 | Standing |
| D9 | 19:36 | 06:50 +1 | 11:14 | Beijing South → Suzhou | $51 | Second Class |
| T109 | 20:04 | 10:04 +1 | 14:00 | Beijing → Suzhou | $31 | Hard Seat |
Train letters on this date: G, D, Z, T, 1. What the letters mean →
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 Beijing to Suzhou take?
The fastest service on this date takes 4h 08m. 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 Beijing to Suzhou?
Second-class fares start at about $28 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 Beijing does the train leave from?
On this date, departures leave from Beijing South and Beijing and Beijing Fengtai. 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.