Which stations serve Suzhou and Chaohu?

Suzhou, Suzhou North, Suzhou South, Suzhou New Area, Suzhouyuanqu serve Suzhou; Chaohu, Chaohudong serve Chaohu.

Suzhou to Chaohu Train

苏州 → 巢湖

Suzhou to Chaohu takes between 2 hours 11 minutes and 5 hours 44 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 3 direct services, with the first train at 00:37 and the last at 12:34. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

3 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K8362	00:37Suzhou	06:21Chaohu	5h44m
G3256	11:10Suzhou South	13:21Chaohudong	2h11m
C3030	12:34Suzhou South	14:48Chaohudong	2h14m

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

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Railway Stations in Suzhou and Chaohu

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

Railway Stations in Suzhou

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

Railway Stations in Chaohu

Chaohu巢湖
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Chaohu East巢湖东
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Suzhou (苏州) to Chaohu (巢湖)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	3
Fastest journey	2 hours 11 minutes on G3256 (11:10 to 13:21)
First train	00:37 K8362 from Suzhou
Last train	12:34 C3030 from Suzhou South
Departure stations on timetable	Suzhou, Suzhou South
Arrival stations on timetable	Chaohu, Chaohu East
Train types in snapshot	K, G, C
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Suzhou to Chaohu train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h11m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 3 direct services between Suzhou and Chaohu.

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.