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 April 10, 2020)
Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
G1952 | 08:35 | 17:26 | 8 h 51 min |
G1956 | 12:36 | 21:35 | 8 h 59 min |
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 April 10, 2020)
Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
G1958 | 08:49 | 17:18 | 8 h 29 min |
G1954 | 12:26 | 20:52 | 8 h 26 min |
Suzhou to Taiyuan High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
---|---|---|
¥2,100.5 ($301) | ¥1,105 ($158) | ¥685 ($98) |
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 April 10, 2020)
Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
K1806 | 15:37 | 11:23+1 | 19 h 46 min |
Z268 | 15:48 | 07:05+1 | 15 h 17 min |
K372 | 17:09 | 12:25+1 | 19 h 16 min |
K1332 | 20:14 | 15:20+1 | 19 h 6 min |
- 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.
- “+1” means you will arrive on the second day.
Taiyuan to Suzhou Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 10, 2020)
Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
K1808 | 04:36 | 02:24+1 | 21 h 48 min |
K374 | 16:13 | 13:08+1 | 20 h 55 min |
Z270 | 20:22 | 11:06+1 | 14 h 44 min |
K1334 | 21:53 | 15:00+1 | 17 h 37 min |
Suzhou to Taiyuan Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
Superior Soft Sleeper | Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
---|---|---|---|
¥857.5 ($135) | ¥464.5 ($73) | ¥296.5 ($47) | ¥173.5 ($25) |
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.