Suzhou has three long-distance bus terminals with connections to every major place in the region, including Hangzhou, Shanghai, Wuxi, Nanjing and Zhouzhuang. Travelling by bus to Shanghai on the Shanghai takes approximately the same amount of time as the train, although the bus is slightly more expensive.Trains offer an efficient, scenic way of travelling within China. Trains link most parts of the country with reliable service. You may travel in one of four classes: Soft Seat or Soft Sleeper with air-conditioning; and the Hard Seat or Hard Sleeper.
Suzhou is on the Nanjing-Shanghai train line. The fastest train to Shanghai takes about 38 minutes.