Best Way to Travel between Shanghai and Wuxi
Shanghai is about 140km (85mi) east to Wuxi. As the quickest way of transport, bullet trains take only 0.5-1h and CNY37-59.5 for 2nd Class Seat. Normal speed trains take 1.5-2h and at least CNY19.5-21.5. The third way is by long-distance bus, and it needs 2 hours and the average price of CNY55. Considering the short Shanghai to Wuxi distance, by taxi or rental car is also a popular way, taking 2.5h and CNY450-500. For travelers between Shanghai Pudong Airport / Hongqiao Airport and Wuxi, many nonstop coaches are available.
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How to Travel from Shanghai to Wuxi
1. Best Way: Bullet Train: 0.5-1h, CNY49.5-59.5 for 2nd Class Seat

Business Class Seat: CNY154.5-182.5; 1st Class Seat: CNY84.5-94.5; 2nd Class Seat: CNY49.5-59.5

2. Normal Speed Train: 1.5h, CNY19.5-21.5 for Hard Seat
40-48 normal speed trains are also available daily. Setting off from Shanghai Railway Station or South Railway Station, these trains can send tourists to Wuxi Railway Station in nearly 1.5h.
Ticket Fare:
Soft Sleeper: CNY119.5-147.5; Hard Sleeper: CNY70.5-112.5; Hard Seat: CNY19.5-21.5

Soft Sleeper: CNY119.5-147.5; Hard Sleeper: CNY70.5-112.5; Hard Seat: CNY19.5-21.5
3. Shanghai to Wuxi Bus: 2h, CNY30-55
Departure Station in Shanghai | Departure Time | Arrival Station |
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Intercity Bus Terminal | 8:40, 9:20, 10:50, 11:50 | Wuxi Bus Station |
South Long-distance Bus Station | 6:40 to 19:30, every 10 or 20 minutes | |
West Long-distance Bus Station | 11:20, 12:40, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:40, 17:40, 18:40, 19:40, 20:50 | |
Hengfeng Road Bus Station | 6:40 to 18:00, every 20 or 30 minutes | |
Hutai Road Bus Station | 7:20, 8:30, 9:20, 9:30, 11:40, 12:50, 13:20, 13:50, 14:40, 15:10, 16:20, 18:00 | |
Xu Jia Hui Bus Station | 7:10, 10:10, 15:10, 16:10 | |
Ba Shi Chang Tu Bus Station | 7:40, 10:00, 12:10, 13:30, 14:40, 17:00 | |
Jia Ding Bus Station | 8:00 |
4. Shanghai to Wuxi by Car Rental or Taxi: 2.5h, CNY500
How to Travel from Wuxi to Shanghai
1. Best Way: Bullet Train: 0.5-1h, CNY37-59.5 for 2nd Class Seat

Business Class Seat: CNY154.5-182.5; 1st Class Seat: CNY75-94.5; 2nd Class Seat: CNY37-59.5

2. Normal Speed Train: 1.5-2h, CNY19.5-21.5 for Hard Seat

Soft Sleeper: CNY119.5-147.5; Hard Sleeper: CNY70.5-112.5; Hard Seat: CNY19.5-21.5
3. Wuxi to Shanghai Bus: 2h, CNY55-150
Departure Station | Departure Time | Arrival Station |
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Wuxi Bus Station | 5:05, 7:10, 9:10, 9:55, 11:10, 12:50, 13:15, 15:00 | Shanghai South Bus Station |
Shanghai Disneyland Park | ||
Huaxi Bus Station | 6:40, 7:10, 8:00, 8:50, 9:20, 9:30, 9:50, 11:00, 11:30, 12:50, 14:00, 14:15, 15:30, 17:30, 17:40 | Intercity Bus Terminal |
Shanghai South Bus Station |
4. Wuxi to Shanghai by Car Rental or Taxi: about 2.5h, CNY450
How to Travel from Shanghai Airports to Wuxi
1. Pudong Airport to Wuxi: Non-stop Coach: 2.5h, CNY100
2. Hongqiao Airport to Wuxi: Metro/Walk + Bullet Train: 1-1.5h, CNY60 in average
It will be easier if you arrive at Terminal 2, because it is connected with Hongqiao Railway Station by underground passage. Follow the signs and you can walk to the station within 15min. Another convenient way is to take Metro Line 2 or Line 10. Then, you can transfer to bullet trains directly.
In average, these two ways will cost you 1-1.5h and CNY60 in total.
How to Travel from Wuxi to Shanghai Airports
1. Wuxi to Shanghai Pudong Airport Non-stop Coach: about 3h, CNY150
2. Wuxi to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport: Two Ways
→ Bullet Train + Metro/Walk: 1-1.5h, CNY60 in average
→ Non-stop Coach: about 2h, CNY60-120
Departure Station | Departure Time | Arrival Station |
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Wuxi Bus Station | 5:05, 7:10, 9:10, 11:10, 13:15, 15:00 | Hongqiao Airport |
Huaxi Bus Station | 7:10, 8:50, 9:50, 11:30, 14:00, 15:30, 17:30 |
- Last modified on Jul. 28, 2020 -