Suzhou - Taiyuan Train

Over 4 pairs of high speed trains with duration of around 8 - 11.5 hours run along the 1,549-kilometer (963-mile) railway between Suzhou and Taiyuan. It costs CNY 939 - 1,143 for first class seat and CNY 588 - 709.5 for second class seat. Also, more than 3 pairs of normal speed trains are in service connecting the two cities, requiring around 15 - 20 hours. A soft sleeper costs CNY 484.5 and a hard sleeper ticket fare is CNY 317.5.
 

 Duration: around 8 - 11.5 hours
 Running Distance: 1,549 kilometers (963 miles)
 Top Speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)
 Operated at: Suzhou/ Suzhou North/ Zhangjiagang Railway Station, Taiyuan South Railway Station
 (Last Update on Dec 19, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D1668	06:01 - 17:19	11h18m
G3144	08:13 - 16:25	8h12m
G1956	12:36 - 21:26	8h50m
G3132	13:13 - 21:15	8h2m

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 (Last Update on Dec 19, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G1958	08:49 - 17:29	8h40m
G3131	08:52 - 17:33	8h41m
D1670	12:13 - 22:25	10h12m
G1954	12:26 - 20:49	8h23m
G3143	13:45 - 21:59	8h14m

See more Taiyuan Schedule

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 a few 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 at Xuzhou Station is recommended. 
 (Last Update on Dec 19, 2024)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 1,904.5 - 2,192 USD 263 - 303	CNY 939 - 1,143 USD 130 - 158	CNY 588 - 709.5 USD 81 - 98

 
  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 15 - 20 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 Railway Station, Taiyuan Railway Station
 Running Routes: Changzhou, Danyang, Nanjing, Chuzhou North, Bengbu, Xuzhou, Taishan, Dezhou, Hengshui, Jinzhou, Shijiazhuang North
 (Last Update on Dec 19, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
Z268	15:41 - 06:41+	15h00m
K1806	15:51 - 11:22+	19h31m
K372	17:07 - 12:11+	19h4m
K1332	19:59 - 15:18+	19h19m

 (Last Update on Dec 19, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K374	17:47 - 13:38+	19h51m
Z270	20:29 - 11:20+	14h51m
K1334	21:28 - 15:55+	18h27m

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 Dec 19, 2024)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 484.5 USD 67	CNY 317.5 USD 44	CNY 173.5 USD 24

 
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