Beijing to Suzhou by train
Suzhou lies 1,029 km (639 mi) south-east of Beijing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 23 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,255 km (780 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Beijing | Suzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 19 million | 6.7 million |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Suzhou railway station, Suzhou North railway station, Suzhou Industrial Park railway station |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 215000–234000 |
Where to book trains from Beijing to 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.
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Common questions
How far is Suzhou from Beijing?
1,029 km (639 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Beijing; by road roughly 1,255 km (780 mi).
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Suzhou by train?
About 5 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.