Which stations serve Rugao and Suzhou?

Rugao, Rugao South serve Rugao; Suzhou, Suzhou North, Suzhou South, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou New District serve Suzhou.

Rugao to Suzhou Train

如皋 → 苏州

Rugao to Suzhou takes between 1 hour 57 minutes and 2 hours 16 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 07:57 and the last at 18:30. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Rugao and Suzhou. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G8357	07:57Rugao South	10:12Suzhou South	2h15m
G8359	12:50Rugao South	15:06Suzhou South	2h16m
C3771	14:55Rugao	17:11Suzhou South	2h16m
G2573	18:30Rugao	20:27Suzhou South	1h57m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Rugao and Suzhou

Compare the railway stations used to reach Rugao and Suzhou. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Rugao

Rugao如皋
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rugao South如皋南
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Suzhou

Suzhou苏州
Other railway station in Suzhou
Suzhou North苏州北
Other railway station in Suzhou
Rail Transit Line 2
Suzhou South苏州南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Suzhou Industrial Park苏州园区
Other railway station in Suzhou
Rail Transit Line 3Rail Transit Line 8
Suzhou New Area苏州新区
Other railway station in Suzhou
Rail Transit Line 3Rail Transit Line 6

At a Glance

Route	Rugao (如皋) to Suzhou (苏州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	1 hour 57 minutes on G2573 (18:30 to 20:27)
First train	07:57 G8357 from Rugao South
Last train	18:30 G2573 from Rugao
Departure stations on timetable	Rugao South, Rugao
Arrival stations on timetable	Suzhou South
Train types in snapshot	G, C
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Rugao to Suzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 1h57m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 4 direct services between Rugao and Suzhou.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.