The distance between Shanghai and Suzhou is about 100 kilometers (62 miles). The 30 minute high-speed train is the best choice for a one-day tour of Shanghai and Suzhou. The normal trains are an economical alternative but it takes more times about 1-2 hours and costs only 15 yuan. Taking a long-distance bus to costs 40-50 yuan and a taxi about 400-500 yuan are another options, which all takes around 1.5 hours. Shanghai Pudong Airport and Hongqiao Airport have shuttle buses to Suzhou, you can inquire about the bus itinerary according to the travel needs. Many water towns in South China take only 1.5 hours by bus from Shanghai.
Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou by Train
Best way to get to Suzhou from Shanghai is to take the high speed train. It takes around 30 minutes and the tickets price is from 39.5RMB-121.5RMB. There are over 73 daily trains departs from Shanghai Station to Suzhou train station so it’s really easy to catch one. The trains run from two different stations in both Shanghai and Suzhou,to make it more convenient for travelers to easily get a train to and from Suzhou close to their hotels or homes.In Shanghai, the trains run from the Shanghai Railway Station in Jing’an District and the Hongqiao Railway Station, and from Suzhou, they run from both Suzhou North Railway Station and Suzhou New District Railway Station.
Travel Shanghai to Suzhou by Bus
Departure at 6:40 am at the gate of new world city on Nanjing Road, travel bus to visit China’s four famous gardens in Suzhou – Humble Administrator’s garden, national AAA scenic spot – Dingyuan or Tangyin garden, the upper reaches of Gusu River, Hanshan Temple, the first Pagoda in the south of the Yangtze River, Beisi pagoda, Zisha Expo or pearl exhibition hall. Return to Shanghai at about 20:00.
Travel from Shanghai Airports to Suzhou
Travel Shanghai to Suzhou by Taxi
Taking taxi also is a good option from Shanghai to Suzhou. The cost will be around 50ORMB from Shanghai to Suzhou for one way. The exact price will depend on your ability to negotiate a fair price with the driver. By the way, you can negotiate the price with the taxi driver in advance! And the price also will influence on the actual traffic. Normally, it takes around 1.5 -2 hours from Shanghai to Suzhou downtown.
Travel Shanghai to Suzhou by Private Vehicle
From Shanghai to Suzhou by car is the most convenient way. Booking a private transfer and enjoy a hassle-free visit to Suzhou with a convenient Shanghai downtown hotel pick up service and transfer to Suzhou downtown,you will be picked up from the designated place.With varies of vehicles available this transfer is ideal for small and large traveling groups alike. Simply sit back, relax and enjoy the luxury of this efficient door-to-door service.
