There are 5 ways to get from Suzhou to Nanjing by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Nanjing South
best- Take the train from Suzhou to Xuzhoutrain Shanghai
- Take the train from Xuzhou East to Nanjing Southtrain Huaibei
4h 10m¥161–233Train
cheapest- Take the train from Suzhou to Xuzhoutrain Shanghai
- Take the train from Xuzhou to Nanjingtrain Ürümqi / ...
4h 47m¥58–318Bus
- Take the bus from Suzhou to Hefeibus
- Take the bus from Hefei to Nanjingbus
6h 5m¥138–234Drive 277.9 km
- Drive from Suzhou to Nanjingcar 277.9 km
3h 1m¥236–340Taxi
- Take the taxi from Suzhou to Nanjingtaxi 277.9 km
3h 1m¥700–900
Suzhou to Nanjing by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Suzhou to Nanjing is to train which costs ¥55 - ¥320 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Suzhou to Nanjing is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs ¥230 - ¥340.
No, there is no direct bus from Suzhou to Nanjing. However, there are services departing from Suzhou and arriving at Nanjing via Hefei. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Suzhou to Nanjing. However, there are services departing from Suzhou and arriving at Jimingshi via Mount Zifang, Xuzhou East and Nanjing South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Suzhou and Nanjing is 427 km. The road distance is 277.9 km.
The best way to get from Suzhou to Nanjing without a car is to train via Nanjing South which takes 4h 10m and costs ¥160 - ¥240.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Suzhou to Nanjing, including transfers.
Suzhou to Nanjing bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Suzhou station.
Suzhou to Nanjing train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Suzhou station.
The best way to get from Suzhou to Nanjing is to train via Nanjing South which takes 4h 10m and costs ¥160 - ¥240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥130 - ¥240 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Suzhou, Anhui, China and Nanjing, China?
You can take a train from Suzhou to Jimingshi via Xuzhou, Mount Zifang, Xuzhou East station, Xuzhou East, Nanjing South, and Nanjing South in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Suzhou to Nanjing via Hefei in around 6h 5m.
Train from Suzhou to Xuzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥18–24
- Hard sleeper
- ¥40–60
- Soft sleeper
- ¥70–95
Train from Suzhou to Xuzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥18–24
- Hard sleeper
- ¥40–60
- Soft sleeper
- ¥70–95
Train from Xuzhou to Nanjing
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–180
Train from Xuzhou East to Nanjing South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–490
Train from Xuzhou to Nanjing
- Hard Seat
- ¥60–90
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥95–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥170–250
Train from Xuzhou to Nanjing
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥120–260
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥120–170
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥180–260
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Suzhou to Hefei
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥78–130
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥90–130
Bus from Hefei to Nanjing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥63–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Estimated price
- ¥700–900
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More Questions & Answers
Suzhou to Nanjing bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Hefei station.
Suzhou to Nanjing train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Xuzhou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Suzhou to Nanjing is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Suzhou to Nanjing.
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