Which stations serve Taiyuan and Suzhou?

Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan; Suzhou, Suzhou North, Zhangjiagang, Changshu serve Suzhou.

Taiyuan to Suzhou Train

太原 → 苏州

Taiyuan to Suzhou takes between 8 hours 5 minutes and 21 hours 58 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 13 direct services, with the first train at 04:28 and the last at 21:28. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

13 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K1805	04:28Taiyuan	02:26Suzhou	21h58m
G1955	08:49Taiyuan South	17:21Suzhou North	8h32m
G3131	09:16Taiyuan South	17:33Zhangjiagang	8h17m
G3131	09:16Taiyuan South	17:46Changshu	8h30m
D1667	12:13Taiyuan South	22:25Suzhou	10h12m
G1951	12:26Taiyuan South	20:49Suzhou North	8h23m
G3752	12:44Taiyuan South	20:57Zhangjiagang	8h13m
G3752	12:44Taiyuan South	21:08Changshu	8h24m
G3143	13:53Taiyuan South	21:58Zhangjiagang	8h05m
G3143	13:53Taiyuan South	22:09Changshu	8h16m
K371	17:47Taiyuan	13:38Suzhou	19h51m
Z267	20:29Taiyuan	11:20Suzhou	14h51m
K1331	21:28Taiyuan	16:02Suzhou	18h34m

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

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Railway Stations in Taiyuan and Suzhou

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

Railway Stations in Taiyuan

Taiyuan太原
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1
Taiyuan South太原南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1

Railway Stations in Suzhou

Suzhou苏州
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Suzhou North苏州北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 2
Zhangjiagang张家港
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Changshu常熟
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Taiyuan (太原) to Suzhou (苏州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	13
Fastest journey	8 hours 5 minutes on G3143 (13:53 to 21:58)
First train	04:28 K1805 from Taiyuan
Last train	21:28 K1331 from Taiyuan
Departure stations on timetable	Taiyuan, Taiyuan South
Arrival stations on timetable	Suzhou, Suzhou North, Zhangjiagang, Changshu
Train types in snapshot	K, G, D, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Taiyuan to Suzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 8h05m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 13 direct services between Taiyuan 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.