Shanghai - Suzhou High-speed Train/Bullet Train Schedule, Ticket Price, Stations

Travel between Shanghai and Suzhou by high-speed train takes just 25-30 minutes! Spanning approximately 80 km (49 miles), the Shanghai-Suzhou Rail operates about 250 pairs of bullet trains daily, reaching a top speed of 310 kph (192 mph).

Major stations include Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Suzhou Railway Station, Suzhou North Railway Station, and Suzhouyuanqu Railway Station.

Shanghai - Suzhou High-Speed Train Facts

• Distance: 75 kilometers (46 miles) from Shanghai Hongqiao to Suzhou North
• Duration: 25-30 minutes (shortest duration is 21 minutes)
• Speed: 160~310 kph (100~192 mph)
• Number of Trains: around 211 pairs of G-Trains, 37 pairs of D-Trains
• Frequency: every day

Shanghai - Suzhou High-Speed Train Time

(Updated on August 24, 2023)

There are 248 bullet trains operating daily from Shanghai to Suzhou, starting from 05:46 until 22:23. We've selected some of them above for your convenience. For the complete train schedule, please visit China Train.

Most trains depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and Shanghai Railway Station, and arrive at Suzhou Railway Station and Suzhou North Railway Station, with only a few stopping at Shanghai West Station, Shanghai South Railway Station, Suzhouyuanqu Railway Station, and Suzhou New Area Railway Station.

Suzhou - Shanghai Bullet Train Schedule

(Updated on August 24, 2023)

There are over 250 bullet trains operating daily from Suzhou to Shanghai, starting from 06:40 until 22:55. We've selected some of them above for your convenience. For the complete train schedule, please visit China Train.

Shanghai - Suzhou High-Speed Train Ticket Prices

The ticket prices may vary slightly for different train services. The prices listed above are for reference only. To check the real-time prices for specific train services, please click China Train Booking.

Shanghai - Suzhou High-speed Train Stations

The high-speed train journey between Shanghai and Suzhou involves various terminals: Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai Hongqiao Station, Shanghai South Station, Shanghai West Station, Suzhou Railway Station, Suzhou North Station, Suzhouyuanqu Station, and Suzhou New Area Station.

Among them, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Railway Station, Suzhou North, and Suzhou Railway Station are the main terminals for Shanghai - Suzhou bullet trains.

Shanghai Railway Station

Shanghai Railway Station is located in the city center, offering regular and well-connected transport services. Travel from this station to various attractions like the Bund, Shanghai Museum, or Shanghai Tower is very convenient.

How to Get to Shanghai Railway Station:

• By Subway: Shanghai Metro Line 1, Line 3, Line 4
• By Bus: Line 13, 41, 58, 64, 95, 104, 106, 109, 113, 115, 117, 185, 301, 302, 305, 306, 308, 310, 315, 319, 322, 324, 328, 329, 817, 823, 837, 912, 927, 929, 930, 941, 942, 955, 95

Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station

About 22 km (13 mi) away from the Bund, Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station is close to the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport - within walking distance. This smart spot makes it smooth for travelers to switch between the railway station and the airport.

How to Get to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station:

• By Subway: Shanghai Metro Line 2, Line 10, Line 17
• By Bus: Line 320, 941; Airport Express Line 1 (机场一线); Hongqiao Transportation Hub Bus Line 1/4/5/6/7/8/9/10 (虹桥枢纽1/4/5/6/7/8/9/10路); Minhang bus line 23 (闵行23路)

Shanghai South Railway Station

Shanghai South Railway Station, located in the Xuhui District, is the departure point for several bullet trains running between Shanghai and Hangzhou.

How to Get to Shanghai South Railway Station:

• By Subway: Shanghai Metro Line 1, Line 3, Line 15
• By Bus: Line 180, 301, 303, 315, 729, 747, 763, 867, 973, 1252, Shangjia Line (上嘉线), Shangshi Line (上石线), Shangqing Line (上青线), Nannan Line (南南线), Nanchuan Line (南川线), Shangfeng Line (上奉线), Hongqiao Transportation Hub Bus Line 1 (虹桥枢纽1路)

Shanghai West Railway Station

Located in Putuo District, Shanghai West Railway Station is about 14 kilometers (8 miles) away from the city center. It is an intermediate stop along the Shanghai - Nanjing Intercity Railway (沪宁城际铁路).

How to Get to Shanghai West Railway Station:

• By Subway: Shanghai Metro Line 11, Line 15
• By Bus: Line 01, 106, 117, 129, 319, 742, 744, 768, 944, Changzheng Line 1 (长征1路)

Suzhou Railway Station

Suzhou Railway Station is located in the city center, making it a more convenient and time-saving option compared to other stations in the city.

How to Get to Suzhou Railway Station:

• By Subway: Suzhou Metro Line 2, Line 4
• By Bus: Line 7, 8, 19, 26, 33, 38, 79, 80, 81, 202, 262, 317, 522, 529

Suzhou North Railway Station

Suzhou North Railway Station, in Suzhou, is an important stop on the high-speed rail route. It is 15 kilometers (10 miles) away from the city center.

How to Get to Suzhou North Railway Station:

• By Subway: Suzhou Metro Line 2
• By Bus: Line 77, 139, 83, 811

Suzhouyuanqu Railway Station

Suzhouyuanqu Railway Station is located in Suzhou's industrial zone (Yuanqu Area). It is 10 kilometers (6 miles) away from the city center.

How to Get to Suzhouyuanqu Railway Station:

• By Subway: Suzhou Metro Line 3
• By Bus: Line 115, 116, 139, 161, 258, 262

Suzhou New Area Railway Station

Suzhou New Area Railway Station is close to Tiger Hill Scenic Area. It is 15 kilometers (10 miles) away from the city center.

How to Get to Suzhou New Area Railway Station:

• By Subway: Suzhou Metro Line 3
• By Bus: Line 85, 306, 311, 326, 335, 529, 815

Shanghai - Suzhou Bullet Train Types

There are two categories of bullet trains that operate between Shanghai and Suzhou. They are the G Trains and D trains.

G Trains

G trains, also known as High-Speed Trains, are the fastest in China's rail network, traveling up to 350 km/h. The G train journey from Shanghai to Suzhou generally takes less than 30 minutes.

D Trains

D trains referred to as Electric Multiple Units (EMU), travel slightly lower than G trains, usually around 250 km/h. A trip between Shanghai and Suzhou on the D Train typically takes around 30 minutes.

How to Book Shanghai - Suzhou High-speed Train Tickets

There are three main ways you can book train tickets from Shanghai to Suzhou:

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Book Train Tickets through China Rail Official Website

You can consider using the 12306 China Rail official website if you want to save the service fee charged by travel agencies. However, it may require significant effort to handle ticket changes or cancellations on your own.

Note: The official 12306.cn website offers ticket sales services only between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM, however, the ticket search function remains accessible 24/7.

Book Train Tickets at Train Stations

Buying tickets directly at the train station ticket windows is another option. Nevertheless, this method requires lining up and can pose a considerable challenge as the train station staff may not speak English.

More Rail Lines from Shanghai:

• Shanghai to Wuxi
• Shanghai to Nanjing
• Shanghai to Hangzhou
• Shanghai to Guangzhou
• Shanghai to Beijing
• Shanghai to Xi’an

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