How to go → SHANGHAI to SUZHOU? ☀️

From Shanghai to Suzhou by high-speed train in about 30 minutes.

- Suzhou, known as the „Oriental Venice“ in east China’s Jiangsu Province, has made painstaking efforts to preserve the city’s unique ancient features. The classical gardens in Suzhou are on the World Heritage List and it is a good idea to visit this place if you are already in Shanghai. Travel distance from Shanghai to Suzhou is about 100 km by high-speed train (to the city center). It is one of the most frequented routes in Shanghai. There are high-speed trains and also some regular trains from Shanghai to Suzhou, you can also travel by bus. The best way how to travel from Shanghai to Suzhou is to travel by high-speed train of China Railways, there are comfortable seats. Train tickets from Shanghai to Suzhou cost about $4-25/pp (G, D trains of China Railways). There are no direct flight to Suzhou from Shanghai.

- There are various high-speed and regular/normal trains from Shanghai to Suzhou (high-speed trains – first class seat, second class seat, business seat or premium seats) and traveling by train takes only about 25-35 minutes. These highs-peed trains to Suzhou offer modern comfort and service (G, D trains). All day long there are dozens of train connections. Besides G and D high-speed trains to Suzhou, there are also some K, T trains also available for the transportation between Shanghai and Suzhou – but these trains are slower, travel by this train takes about 1 hour. All these trains depart from Shanghai Railway Station or Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and arrive to Suzhou Railway Station or Suzhou North Railway Station. The last option how to reach Suzhou from Shanghai is to travel by bus. Travel by bus from Shanghai to Suzhou takes about 1.5 hour. How and where to book and buy train ticket from Shanghai to Suzhou? Now you can book your train tickets from Shanghai to Suzhou easily online. From Shanghai you can also travel by train to Hangzhou. Read carefully the instructions about this route below.

Transportation Option – Shanghai to Suzhou:	Travel Time	Cost Range
High-Speed Train	25-35 minutes	$4-25/pp
Regular/Normal Train	Up to 1 hour	$4-25/pp
Bus	1.5 hours	N/A
Private Taxi	1.5 hours	N/A

- travel by bus from Shanghai to Suzhou is also possible
- this route has about 100 km to the city center
- yes, it is a cheapest way how to get from Shanghai to Suzhou, but it takes about 1.5 hour
- bus stations: Intercity Bus Terminal, South Long-distance Bus Station, Pudong East Long-distance Bus Station, Hongqiao West Long-distance Bus Station

- travel by taxi from Shanghai to Suzhou is also possible
- the most expensive but comfortable way how to get from Shanghai to Suzhou
- travel by taxi from Shanghai to Suzhou takes about 1.5 hours

- You can book train tickets from Shanghai to Suzhou online on Baolau or 12go.asia.
- It is also possible to search and book another tickets, e.g. Shanghai > Beijing, Beijing > Xian…

- Travel by train from Shanghai to Suzhou takes about 25-35 minutes (depends on the type of train).
- Travel by bus from Shanghai to Suzhou takes about 1.5 hours.

- Travel by train from Shanghai to Suzhou costs about $4-25/pp (depends on the type of train).

- The most fastest option of transfer to Suzhou from Shanghai is to travel by highspeed train of China Railways. The most cheapest train goes about 25 minutes.

- The most cheapest are train tickets are for the K-trains (hard seat). But travel time by this train is about 1 hour.

- The most expensive train tickets are business or premium seats in G or D train of China Railways.

- Trains to Suzhou from Shanghai depart from Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai West, Shanghai South, or Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station.

- Suzhou is known for its beautiful gardens, ancient water towns, and rich cultural heritage. Some of the top attractions to visit in Suzhou include the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill, Suzhou Museum, and the ancient water town of Zhouzhuang.

- The best time to visit Suzhou is during spring (April to May) and autumn (September to November) when the weather is mild and comfortable. These seasons offer pleasant temperatures and are ideal for exploring Suzhou’s outdoor attractions and gardens. However, Suzhou can be visited year-round, and each season has its own charm.

- Yes, Suzhou can be visited as a day trip from Shanghai. With its convenient transportation links, it’s possible to explore the main attractions in Suzhou within a day. However, to fully appreciate the city’s beauty and experience its cultural heritage, it’s recommended to spend at least one or two nights in Suzhou.

- While English may not be as widely spoken in Suzhou as in major tourist destinations, some hotel staff, tour guides, and employees at popular attractions can communicate in basic English. It’s advisable to carry a phrasebook or use translation apps to assist with communication. Learning a few basic phrases in Mandarin Chinese, such as greetings and thank you, can also be helpful and appreciated by the locals.

(You can book another route and tickets, Shanghai > Nanning, Shanghai > Beijing…)