Travel Information
All travel mileage and duration listed below are to the Suzhou International Expo Centre (SuzhouExpo).
From Airport/Train Station to Venue
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
- Airport Bus (Direct Option): The airport long-distance bus runs directly from Pudong Airport to Suzhou. The trip usually takes about 2.5 to 3 hours and costs around 120 RMB. This is the most straightforward way if you arrive during the day and want to avoid multiple transfers. However, the number of departures per day is limited, and the last bus typically leaves around 8:00 p.m. If you arrive later, you may need to consider another option. After arriving in Suzhou (usually at Suzhou North or the main Suzhou Railway Station), you can take a short taxi or metro ride to Novotel Suzhou SIP.
- Metro / Airport Link + High-Speed Train: You can take the Airport Link Line or Metro Line 2 from Pudong Airport to Hongqiao Railway Station, and then board a high-speed train to Suzhou. High-speed trains between Shanghai Hongqiao and Suzhou run every 10–15 minutes throughout the day, and the ride takes only 25 minutes. The total journey (including transfers) takes about 3–4 hours. This route offers great flexibility since train tickets are easy to buy on-site and there are many departures.
- Private Transfer or Taxi: A private car or long-distance taxi from Pudong Airport to Suzhou is the most convenient but also the most expensive choice. The trip takes 3.5–5 hours depending on traffic and costs approximately 800–1000 RMB. This option is recommended only if you arrive very late or carry a lot of luggage.
- Practical Information:
- Should I buy tickets in advance or on-site? For the metro and high-speed train, it is perfectly fine to buy tickets on-site, especially on weekdays. Trains run frequently and rarely sell out except during national holidays or weekends. You can purchase tickets directly at the railway station using your passport.
- How to pay on-site? Are European bank cards accepted? Most metro and train station service counters in Shanghai now accept international credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, etc.). However, not all ticket machines accept foreign cards, so if your card does not work at a machine, you can go to the staffed counter. It is also advisable to carry a small amount of Chinese cash (RMB) as a backup in case of technical issues. You can withdraw RMB from ATMs at Pudong Airport using major international debit or credit cards.
- What happens if I buy in advance but miss the train or bus? If you miss a metro or airport link train, you can simply board the next one. For high-speed trains, you can usually exchange your ticket for the next available train at the station ticket office (a small change fee may apply). For airport buses, tickets are valid only for the specific departure, so if you miss your bus, you will need to buy a new ticket for the next one.
From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA):
Approximately 1 hour by car, has direct high-speed train to Suzhou Station
From Suzhou Railway Station:
About 20 minutes by metro to the venue
From Suzhou Industrial Park Station:
High-speed rail station, only 10 minutes from the venue
Train
- 20-minute high-speed rail between Suzhou to Shanghai.
- 1.5-hour high-speed rail between Suzhou to Nanjing.
- 2-hour high-speed rail between Suzhou to Hangzhou.
- 5-hour high-speed rail between Suzhou to Beijing.
| Railway Station | Duration | Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Suzhou North | ~30 min | ✓ |
| Suzhou | ~20 min | ✓ |
| Suzhou SIP | ~5 min | ✗ |
Suzhou Metro
You can refer to Suzhou Metro
1. The Core Metro Station: Culture and Expo Center Station
This station is located right next to the Expo Center, making it the most efficient choice.
Metro Lines: Line 1 and Line 3 (It’s an interchange station)
Recommended Exits: Use Exit 12 or Exit 13. These exits lead you directly to the entrance of the Suzhou International Expo Center.
Walking time: Approximately 2-3 minutes.
2. How to Get There from Key Locations/Transport Hubs
From 【Suzhou Railway Station】
Recommended Route: Take Metro Line 4 (towards Tongli) → Transfer at Leqiao Station to Metro Line 1 (towards Zhongnan Street) → Get off at Culture and Expo Center Station.
Estimated Time: About 45 minutes.
From 【Suzhou North Railway Station】
Recommended Route: Take Metro Line 2 (towwards Sangtian Island) → Transfer at Guangji Nanlu Station to Metro Line 1 (towards Zhongnan Street) → Get off at Culture and Expo Center Station.
Estimated Time: About 1 hour 10 minutes.
From 【Suzhou Industrial Park Railway Station】
Recommended Route: Walk to Metro Line 3 - Fangwan Street Station → Take Metro Line 3 (towards Suzhou New District Railway Station) → Get off at the next stop, Culture and Expo Center Station.
Estimated Time: The metro ride is only 5 minutes, with a total walking + metro time of about 15-20 minutes.
This station is quite close. A taxi is faster.
Parking
There are about 3,000 parking spaces around the venue.
SuzhouExpo offers free parking for four hours. And five yuan will be paid for each 30 minutes beyond the four hours. Less than 30 minutes will be deemed as 30 minutes for the parking. The highest parking cost per car per day each time will be ￥100.
Cash, alipay, WeChat or bank cards are acceptable for the payment.
Click Here for the parking map at the venue.