Shanghai to Suzhou by Train
84 km • 15-30 min • G (High-speed)
Distance
84 km
Fastest Train
15 min
Daily G-trains
200+
Ticket Price
¥35-55
Best For
Day trip, Classical Gardens
Stations
🚉 Shanghai (Departure)
- Shanghai Hongqiao (上海虹桥) Main high-speed hub, most trains
- Shanghai (上海站) Some D and K trains
- Shanghai South (上海南) Limited trains
🚉 Suzhou (Arrival)
- Suzhou (苏州站) Main station, near Old Town
- Suzhou North (苏州北) Some G-trains, further from center
- Suzhou Industrial Park (苏州园区) For SIP area
Train Options
G-train (High-speed) ⭐ Recommended
Best ChoiceDuration: 15-30 min
Frequency: Every 5-15 min
Daily trains: 200+
First/Last: 06:00 - 22:00
Fastest: G2381 (15 min)
Business: ¥100-130
First class: ¥60-70
Second class: ¥35-40
D-train (Bullet)
Duration: 25-40 min
Frequency: Every 30-60 min
First: ¥50-60
Second: ¥30-40
K-train (Fast)
Duration: 1-1.5h • Hard seat: ¥15
Popular Trains
| Train | Depart | Arrive | Duration | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G2381 | 16:08 | 16:23 | 15m | Fastest |
| G26 | 17:00 | 17:21 | 21m | Premium |
| G1736 | 15:36 | 15:59 | 23m | Afternoon |
| G7020 | 16:00 | 16:25 | 25m | Hourly |
Day Trip: Top Attractions
- Humble Administrator's Garden (拙政园) (2-3h)¥80
- Lingering Garden (留园) (1-2h)¥55
- Tiger Hill (虎丘) (2h)¥80
- Pingjiang Road (平江路) (1-2h)Free
- Shantang Street (山塘街) (1-2h)Free
💡 Tip: Buy combined ticket for Humble Administrator's + Tiger Hill (¥130)
Practical Tips
Best route: Shanghai Hongqiao → Suzhou (most options, fastest)
Booking: Book 1-3 days ahead on weekends, same-day usually OK weekdays
Day trip: Allow 6-8 hours for main gardens (Humble Administrator, Lingering Garden)
Luggage: No security check delay, arrive 15 min before
Return: Last train ~22:00, check schedule for your date