Metro Line 2 Direct
Recommended⏱️65–75 min
💰¥7
1
Line 2Pudong Airport → Guanglan Rd (广兰路)· 8 stops
Same-platform transfer
2
Line 2Guanglan Rd → People's Square (人民广场)· 11 stops
💡 Tip: Guanglan Rd transfer is easy — get off, walk to the opposite platform, and board the 8-car train continuing toward Hongqiao. Don't exit the station.
Maglev + Metro
Fastest⏱️45–50 min
💰¥54 (¥40 w/ flight ticket)
1
MaglevPudong Airport → Longyang Rd (龙阳路)
8 min, 430 km/h
2
Line 2Longyang Rd → People's Square (人民广场)· 7 stops
💡 Tip: Fastest but most expensive. Maglev is ¥50 (¥40 with same-day flight ticket). Great if you're in a hurry or want to experience the world's fastest commercial train.
Useful Info
🎫 How to Buy Tickets
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Alipay / WeChat scan to enter (recommended)Payment setup guide →
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Self-service ticket machines (English available, accepts cash or QR)
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Shanghai Public Transport Card (¥20 deposit, any station service center)
🕐 Operating Hours
Most lines run 5:30 AM – 10:30 PM, last trains around 10:00–10:30 PM
⚠️ Important Notes
- Luggage must go through X-ray security screening
- Line 2 from Pudong Airport requires a same-platform transfer at Guanglan Rd
- Free shuttle between Hongqiao T1 and T2; T2 connects directly to metro
- No eating or drinking on the metro
- Rush hours (7:30–9:30 AM, 5:00–7:30 PM) are very crowded
🌙 Missed the Last Train?
Take a taxi via Didi → Didi Guide →
Pudong Airport has night buses to the city center
Route information based on 2026 Shanghai Metro data. Fares and times are approximate and may vary due to service changes.