Two pairs of high-speed trains and four pairs of normal-speed trains run between Suzhou and Taiyuan daily. The journey duration when taking a high-speed train is quite long, being almost 9 hours. If your budget is limited, you can consider taking an overnight normal-speed train - the journey duration is about 15 hours if you take a Z train.
Suzhou-Taiyuan High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: 1,549 kilometers (963 miles)
- Terminals: Suzhou North Railway Station, Taiyuan South Railway Station
- Duration: 9 hours
- Main stops: Nanjing, Hefei, Zhengzhou, Shijiazhuang
Suzhou to Taiyuan High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on May 6th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1668 | 06:01 | 17:18 | 11h 17m |
| G1956 | 12:36 | 21:27 | 8h 51m |
Please note: This timetable is just for your reference. If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.
Taiyuan to Suzhou High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on May 6th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1958 | 08:49 | 17:29 | 8h 40m |
| D1670 | 12:11 | 22:25 | 10h 14m |
| G1954 | 12:26 | 20:49 | 8h 23m |
Suzhou to Taiyuan High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| US$326 (CNY2,247) | US$170 (CNY1,172) | US$106 (CNY727.5) |
Suzhou-Taiyuan Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Suzhou Railway Station, Taiyuan South Railway Station/Taiyuan Railway Station
- Duration: 15-20 hours
- Main stops: Changzhou, Nanjing, Jinan, Shijiazhuang
Suzhou to Taiyuan Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on May 6th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K1806 | 15:37 | 11:28 (next day) | 19h 51m |
| Z268 | 15:48 | 06:41 (next day) | 14h 53m |
| K372 | 17:20 | 12:13 (next day) | 18h 53m |
| K1332 | 20:11 | 15:18 (next day) | 19h 7m |
- Please note: The timetable is just for your reference. If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.
Taiyuan to Suzhou Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on May 6th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K1808 | 04:35 | 02:23 (next day) | 21h 48m |
| K374 | 17:46 | 13:08 (next day) | 19h 22m |
| Z270 | 20:29 | 11:06 (next day) | 14h 37m |
| K1334 | 21:23 | 16:30 (next day) | 19h 7m |
Suzhou to Taiyuan Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Superior Soft Sleeper | Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$125 (CNY857.5) | US$68 (CNY464.5) | US$43 (CNY296.5) | US$26 (CNY173.5) |
Travel Tips
Please pay attention to the stations in Taiyuan, especially when you take a normal-speed train.
There is no airport in Suzhou. If you prefer to take a flight to Taiyuan, you can board an airplane in either Shanghai or Wuxi.
Station Information
Please pay attention to the stations in Taiyuan, especially when you take a normal-speed train.
It is about 12 kilometers (7 miles) from Taiyuan South Railway Station to the downtown area. The following public buses operate to the station: 51, 501, 502, 807, 824, 849, 861, and 868.
Suzhou North Railway Station is quite a way from the city center, at a distance of about 20 kilometers (12 miles). The following public buses operate to the station: 4, 7, 9, 811, 813, 819, 823, 824, 866, 871, 873, and 877.
