After entering the city from Pudong International Airport, there are several common means of transportation to reach the city:
1. subway
Lines
Line 2.
Operating hours
Usually from 6:00 to 22:30, the time of the first and last trains may be adjusted according to the actual operation situation, which is subject to the announcement in the station.
Ride position
T1 and T2 connect floors on 2 floors.
Transfer Tips
You can transfer to Line 7, Line 16 and Line 18 at Longyang Road Station, Line 4, Line 6 and Line 9 at Century Avenue Station, Line 10 at Nanjing East Road Station, Line 1 and Line 8 at People's Square Station, and Line 11 at Jiangsu Road Station.
Ticket price
Fares usually range from 3 to 9 yuan depending on the distance.
How to buy tickets
You can use the SHANGHAI PASS transportation card to swipe the card to take the train, or scan the Alipay/WeChat boarding code to enter the station, or you can purchase tickets at the ticket vending machine or manual window.
Card purchase and recharge
There are 25 service points in Shanghai, including the“Expatriate Integrated Service Center at the international arrival gate of Pudong Airport T2 Terminal”which has an all-in-one card service counter with a card fee of 20 yuan, and supports bank card swiping, cash, WeChat/Alipay scan code payment.
Refund of the card
The balance in the card will be refunded from the original purchase channel, and the card fee will not be refunded.
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2. Maglev trains
Lines
Pudong International Airport Station to Longyang Road Station.
Operating hours
07:02-21:42
Ride position
East side of the terminal building (300 m corridor directly connected).
Transfer Tips
Longyang Road Station can be transferred to Metro Line 7, Line 16 and Line 18.
Ticket price
- Regular ticket: 50 yuan for one way, 80 yuan for round trip;
- VIP ticket: 100 RMB one-way, 160 RMB round trip.
How to buy tickets
You can use the SHANGHAI PASS transportation card to swipe the card to take the train, or scan the Alipay/WeChat boarding code to enter the station, or you can purchase tickets from automatic ticket vending machines or manual windows.
3. taxicab
Waiting point
Outside Gate 12 of Terminal 1 and Gate 25 of Terminal 2.
Travel time
It usually takes about 1 hour to get to the city, depending on the destination and traffic conditions.
Billing method
Metered billing.
4. Ride-hailing
Platform
Didi Chuxing, Shouqi car-hailing, etc.
Waiting point
Parking lot P1 of Terminal 1, Parking lot P2 of Terminal 2.
Fees
It is usually close to or slightly higher than the taxi fare, depending on the distance, vehicle type and real-time traffic conditions.
5. Airport bus
Lines
Pudong Airport has a number of airport bus routes, covering major locations in the city and surrounding cities. The main routes are as follows:
| serial number | line | T1 start time | final station | departure interval | fare (yuan) | consultation telephone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airport Line 1 | 07:00-23:00 | Hongqiao Hub East | 30-60 mins | 36 | 68346612 |
| 2 | Airport 1 Line | 07:03-23:03 | Transportation Center | 30-60 minutes | 36 | 68346612 |
| 3 | Airport Line 2 | 06:33-23:03 | Pu'an Road Yan'an | 120-135 mins | 2-28 | 68346612 |
| 4 | Airport Line 4 | 07:03-23:30 | Shanghai Railway Station | 20-60 mins | 2-28 | 68346612 |
| 5 | Airport Line 7 | 07:30-23:00 | Shanghai South Railway Station | 15-30 minutes | 4-20 | 51515199 |
| 6 | Airport Line 8 | 07:00-23:40 | Nanhui Bus Station | Peak: 15 Peak: 15-60 | 1-10 | 61702138 |
| 7 | Airport Line 9 | 07:03-23:00 | Xinzhuang Subway Station | 45-90 mins | 28 | 68346612 |
| 8 | Airport Ring Line | 07:03-23:03 | Hangcheng Park | 30-45 mins | 2 | 68346612 |
| 9 | Airport Ring 1 Line | 09:03-13:15 | Adjustment, departure when full | 30-45 minutes | 2 | 68346612 |
| 10 | Airport Ring Line | 09:03-13:15 | Adjustment, Departure when fully booked | 30-45 minutes | 2 | 68346612 |
| 11 | Keeping the night snack line | 05:30-the next day<br>23:33-The next day | Hongqiao Hub East, Transportation Center | 30 minutes full, 30 minutes no more | 18-24 | 68346612 |
Operating hours
The shuttle bus runs every 15-60 minutes from around 05:30 to 23:30.
Waiting point
Outside Gates 6 and 9 of T1 Terminal, the 2nd floor of T2 can be reached by elevator after crossing Africa Street.
Ticket price
Depending on the route, the fare is generally between 2 and 36 RMB.
Travel time
It usually takes about 15 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the route and traffic.
Note: The information comes from the official website of Shanghai Airport, and the vehicle information and operation route changes are subject to the information on the official website: https://www.shanghai-airport.com