Day trip from Nanjing to Suzhou
Suzhou lies 192 km (119 mi) south-east of Nanjing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 192 km (119 mi) apart, Suzhou is a realistic day trip from Nanjing: about 3 h 7 min each way by road.
| Nanjing | Suzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 9.3 million | 6.7 million |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 210000 | 215000–234000 |
What to see in Suzhou
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Classical Gardens of Suzhou; Humble Administrator's Garden.
Where to book tours and tickets in Suzhou
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Staying in Suzhou
Our booking partner lists 498 places to stay in Suzhou. Of the 458 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (200), and 52 are five-star. Across 33 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 8,632 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Suzhou
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Common questions
How far is Suzhou from Nanjing?
192 km (119 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Nanjing; by road roughly 234 km (145 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nanjing to Suzhou by road?
About 3 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nanjing and Suzhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Suzhou?
Our booking partner lists 498 places to stay in Suzhou, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.