Suzhou - Taiyuan Train

Two pairs of high speed trains with duration of around 8.5 - 9 hours run along the 1,549-kilometer (963-mile) railway between Suzhou and Taiyuan. It costs CNY 1,074 for first class seat and CNY 658 for second class seat. Also, four pairs of normal speed trains are in service connecting the two cities, requiring around 14.5 - 22 hours. A soft sleeper costs CNY484.5 and a hard sleeper ticket fare is CNY 317.5.
 

 Duration: around 8.5 - 9 hours
 Running Distance: 1,549 kilometers (963 miles)
 Top Speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)
 Operated at: Suzhou North, Taiyuan South
 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G1956	12:36 - 21:27	8h51m

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 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G1958	08:49 - 17:29	8h40m
G1954	12:26 - 20:49	8h23m

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Notes:
1. The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
2. With two pairs of bullet trains and no direct flights running between Suzhou- Taiyuan, the tickets might be sold out in no time once released. Please order the ticket in advance if you are pressed for time.
3. If tickets are sold out or the schedule isn’t what you want, making a transfer in Xuzhou Station is recommended. (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 2,225 USD 327	CNY 1,166 USD 171	CNY 723.5 USD 106

 
  Suzhou North - Xuzhou East: A part of Beijing - Shanghai high speed railway open on June 30, 2011. A total of nine stations are set up along the way, including Wuxi East, Changzhou North, Danyang North, Zhenjiang South, Nanjing South, Chuzhou, Dingyuan, Bengbu South and Suzhou East.

 Xuzhou East - Zhengzhou East: It was opened on September 10, 2016 and major stations along the way are Xiaoxian North, Yongcheng North, Dangshan South, Shangqiu, Minquan north, Lankao South, Kaifeng North, Songchenglu and Lvboyuan.

 Zhengzhou East - Shijiazhuang: This is a section of Beijing - Shenzhen high speed railway and passing by Xinxiang East, Hebi East, Anyang East, Handan East, Xingtai East, Gaoyi West.

 Shijiazhuang - Taiyuan South: It was put into use on April 1, 2009 and passes by Yangquan North.

  Duration: around 14.5 - 22 hours
 Top Speed: K type: 120 km/h (75 mph), Z type: 160 km/h (99 mph)
 Running Distance: 1,421 kilometers (883miles)
 Operated at: Suzhou, Taiyuan/ Taiyuan South
 Running Routes: Changzhou, Danyang, Nanjing, Chuzhou North, Bengbu, Xuzhou, Taishan, Dezhou, Hengshui, Jinzhou, Shijiazhuang North
 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K1806	15:37 - 11:28+	19h51m
Z268	15:48 - 06:41+	14h53m
K372	17:20 - 12:13+	18h53m
K1332	20:11 - 15:18+	19h7m

 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K1806	15:37 - 11:28+	19h51m
Z268	15:48 - 06:41+	14h53m
K372	17:20 - 12:13+	18h53m
K1332	20:11 - 15:18+	19h7m

Notes:
1. “+” indicates the second day;
2. The timetable above is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 484.5 USD 71	CNY 317.5 USD 47	CNY 173.5 USD 26

 
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