Best Way to Travel between Hangzhou and Suzhou
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How to Travel from Hangzhou to Suzhou
1. Best Way: High Speed Train: 1.5-2h, CNY111.5 for 2nd Class Seat
Among nearly 30 daily high speed trains, only one departs from Hangzhou Railway Station while others from Hangzhou East Railway Station. As for the destination, tourists can choose either Suzhou Railway Station or North Railway Station. In average, two bullet trains set off every hour from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. And the trains depart most frequently in the afternoon.
Ticket Fare:
Second Class Seat: CNY111.5; First Class Seat: CNY179.5; Business Class Seat: CNY337-341.5
More details about: Hangzhou to Suzhou Train
2. Alternative Way: Hangzhou to Suzhou Long-distance Bus: 2-2.5h, CNY60-75
| Departure Station in Hangzhou | Departure Time | Arrival Station |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Transport Central Station | 07:55, 08:35, 09:05, 09:35, 10:05, 10:35, 11:00, 11:45, 12:20, 12:45, 13:25, 14:05, 14:35, 15:20, 16:00, 16:35, 17:05, 17:35, 18:05, 18:45 | Suzhou South Bus Station |
| North Bus Station | 07:20, 07:45, 08:10, 08:30, 08:50, 09:10, 09:30, 09:50, 10:10, 10:30, 10:50, 11:15, 11:35, 12:05, 12:30, 12:50, 13:00, 13:10, 13:40, 14:05, 14:25, 14:55, 15:20, 15:40, 16:00, 16:20, 17:00, 17:20, 17:40, 18:00, 18:30 | Suzhou South Bus Station |
| Suzhou North Bus Station | ||
| Xiaoshan Central Bus Station | 07:50, 08:30, 11:10, 13:50, 14:00, 16:50 | Suzhou South Bus Station |
| Suzhou North Bus Station | ||
| Lin'an East Bus Station | 7:10, 12:50 | Suzhou South Bus Station |
3. Normal Speed Train: 2.5-4h, CNY94.5-132.5 for Hard Sleeper
Considering the duration, normal speed trains permit tourists slowly appreciate the landscape along the way. 12 trains set off from Hangzhou Railway Station and East Railway Station every day, all bound for Suzhou Railway Station.
Ticket Fare:
Hard Seat: CNY41.5; Hard Sleeper: CNY94.5-132.5; Soft Sleeper: CNY149.5-177.5
How to Travel from Suzhou to Hangzhou
1. Best Way: High Speed Train: 1.5h, CNY90-111.5 for 2nd Class Seat
Two departure stations are Suzhou Railway Station and Suzhou North Railway Station. Except the earliest train bound for Hangzhou Railway Station, other trains all reach Hangzhou East Railway Station. From 8 a.m. to 12 a.m., the departure frequency is 3 trains per hour. Watch the time because there is no Suzhou to Hangzhou bullet train after 7 p.m.
Ticket Fare:
Second Class Seat: CNY90-111.5; First Class Seat: CNY144-179.5; Business Class Seat: CNY337-341.5
More details about: Suzhou to Hangzhou Train
2. Alternative Way: Long-distance Bus: 2h, CNY50-75
| Departure Station in Suzhou | Departure Time | Arrival Station |
|---|---|---|
| Suzhou North Bus Station | 06:30, 07:15, 07:35, 08:30, 09:00, 9:30, 10:05, 10:40, 11:20, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:40, 14:20, 15:00, 15:30, 16:05, 16:40, 17:20, 18:20, 18:40, 19:00 | Hangzhou North Bus Station |
| Sheng Ze Bus Station | 08:10, 09:40, 12:30, 15:10, 17:50 | |
| Wu Jiang Bus Station | 07:30, 09:00, 11:50, 14:30, 17:10 | |
| Wu Jiang Ping Wang Bus Station | 08:00, 09:30, 12:20, 15:00, 17:40 | |
| Suzhou South Bus Station | 08:00, 09:30, 11:10, 12:05, 12:30, 12:50, 14:00, 16:50, 17:50, 18:50, 19:00 | Hangzhou Central Bus Station |
| Suzhou Railway Station North Square Bus Station | 07:20, 08:15, 09:15, 09:50, 10:20, 11:00, 11:40, 13:25, 14:05, 14:45, 15:15, 15:50, 16:20, 17:00, 18:00 | Hangzhou North Bus Station |
| Nan Men Bus Station | 65 daily buses in total, 4-6 buses per hour from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Hangzhou Central Bus Station |
| Hangzhou North Bus Station |
3. Normal Speed Train: 2.5-4h, CNY94.5-132.5 for Hard Sleeper
12 daily normal speed trains can readily send tourists from Suzhou Railway Station to Hangzhou Railway Station or Hangzhou East Railway Station.
Ticket Fare:
Hard Seat: CNY41.5; Hard Sleeper: CNY94.5-132.5; Soft Sleeper: CNY149.5-177.5
How to Travel from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Suzhou
1. Airport Shuttle Bus to Suzhou: 2.5h, CNY90
Only one airport shuttle bus which sets off at 15:20 can directly send tourists to Suzhou every day.
2. Airport Shuttle Bus + High Speed Train: about 2.5h, CNY135.5
Tourists can first take airport shuttle bus to Hangzhou East Railway Station at the cost of 30min and CNY20. After arriving at the railway station, you can transfer to the high speed train to Suzhou, which needs CNY111.5 for 2nd class seat and 1.5-2h.
3. Airport Shuttle Bus + Long-distance Bus: about 3.5h, CNY80-95
There are also fixed shuttle buses sending tourists from airport to North Bus Station, taking CNY20 and 80min. Once getting off the shuttle bus, tourists can conveniently transfer to the long-distance bus to Suzhou. This part takes 2-2.5h, CNY60-75.