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Suzhou to Hangzhou by High-Speed Train

Fastest 1h 25m · from ¥75 second class · 179 daily trains · Train wins vs flight

By China for Travelers · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-05-30 · Verified against 12306 on 2026-04-30

Map of the Hangzhou West–Suzhou South high-speed rail corridor: 170 km from Hangzhou West Railway Station to Suzhou South Railway Station, 1h 25m on the fastest G-train.
The 170 km Hangzhou West → Suzhou South corridor — 1h 25m on the fastest G-train.

The Suzhou to Hangzhou corridor is 170 km of G-class high-speed rail. Trains run from Suzhou South Railway Station to Hangzhou West Railway Station, with the fastest service taking 1h 25m and the longest about 2h. Second-class seats start at ¥75 – ¥144. No flight option. Train is the only sensible choice.

Quick facts

Distance
170 km
Train types
G
Duration
1h 25m – 2htypical mainline services
Daily departures
179 trains
Service window
02:45 → 21:51
Second class
¥75 – ¥144
First class
¥120 – ¥232
Business class
¥262 – ¥445
Scenery
★★☆☆☆our editorial rating

Train vs flight

MetricTrainFlight
Fastest1h 25m—
Door-to-door~2h 25m—
Price¥75 – ¥144—

Editor: No flight option. Train is the only sensible choice.

Stations

  • Departing from
    Suzhou South Railway Station
    Suzhou · G-class · ~40 min to city centre

    Opened 2024 for the Tongsu–Jiayong HSR. In Wujiang District, far south of the old town. For Shanghai or Nanjing short hops, Suzhou North or Suzhou main are more central.

  • Arriving at
    Hangzhou West Railway Station
    Hangzhou · G/D-class · ~30 min to city centre

    Opened 2022 for the Asian Games. Main hub for the Tongsu–Jiayong HSR (to Suzhou/Ningbo) and Hangzhou–Wenzhou HSR. Metro Line 19 is the express airport link.

How to book

Two paths for foreign travelers — either the official Chinese system at face price, or a Western OTA for an English-first checkout with a small markup.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Suzhou to Hangzhou train?
The fastest high-speed train covers the 170 km in 1h 25m, with most services in the 1h 25m–2h range. Trains are G-class.
How much is a Suzhou to Hangzhou train ticket?
Second class is ¥75 – ¥144, first class ¥120 – ¥232, business class ¥262 – ¥445. Fares are dynamically priced — peak departures trend to the high end of each band.
How many trains run from Suzhou to Hangzhou each day?
About 179 trains a day each way, with the first around 02:45 and the last around 21:51.
Is there a flight between Suzhou and Hangzhou?
There is no practical commercial flight on this corridor — the high-speed train is the standard way to travel between Suzhou and Hangzhou.
How do I book Suzhou to Hangzhou tickets with a foreign passport?
Two ways: the official 12306 English app (face price, passport-bound account, no booking fee) or Trip.com (English UI, foreign cards accepted, small markup). Tickets open exactly 15 days before departure.

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