How long does it take from Caoyang Road to Pudong International Airport by metro?

The journey from Caoyang Road to Pudong International Airport takes approximately 62 minutes by Shanghai Metro, covering 25.33 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from Caoyang Road to Pudong International Airport?

The token fare from Caoyang Road to Pudong International Airport is ¥6. With a smart card the fare is ¥6 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥6.

Which platform at Caoyang Road for Pudong International Airport?

At Caoyang Road, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Yishan Road. Look for the electronic board showing "Yishan Road".

What is the last train from Caoyang Road to Pudong International Airport?

The last train from Caoyang Road towards Yishan Road departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Pudong International Airport back towards Caoyang Road departs at 22:30.

How many stops from Caoyang Road to Pudong International Airport?

There are 12 stops between Caoyang Road and Pudong International Airport on the Line 4. The stations are: Caoyang Road, Zhongtan Road, Shanghai Railway Station.

Caoyang Road To Pudong International Airport

ShortestShortest Route

Caoyang Road

Platform 2·underground·Line 4Towards Yishan Road

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Zhongtan Road

+3.55 min

3.55 min · 1.68 km

Shanghai Railway Station

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.37 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 22:30

interchange Shanghai Railway Station — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Xinzhuang

+5 min

Shanghai Railway Station

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Xinzhuang

First train: 05:30Last train: 22:30Doors open: right

Hanzhong Road

+4.39 min

4.39 min · 2.14 km

People's Square

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.28 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 22:30

interchange People's Square — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 2 ·Platform 3 Towards East Xujing

+5 min

People's Square

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 2Towards East Xujing

First train: 05:30Last train: 22:30Doors open: right

East Nanjing Road

+4.52 min

4.52 min · 2.21 km

Lujiazui

+9.04 min

4.52 min · 2.21 km

Longyang Road

+27.12 min

4.52 min · 2.21 km

Guanglan Road

+31.64 min

4.52 min · 2.21 km

Pudong International Airport

Arrive Platform 1·underground17.68 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 22:30

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

62 min

Total time

stops

25.33 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Caoyang Road	05:00	23:00	Towards Yishan Road
Pudong International Airport	05:30	22:30	Towards Caoyang Road

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

¥6

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥6

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥6

Save ¥0 per ride

Use your Shanghai Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

3.42 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.57 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~101 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥6

Bike

¥162

Auto

¥334

Cab

¥608

Estimates for 25.33 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

XinzhuangFujin Road

Line 4

East XujingPudong International Airport

Line 4

Yishan RoadHongqiao Road

Line 4

Departure station

Caoyang Road

underground

Caoyang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Pudong International Airport

underground

Pudong International Airport, Shanghai, Shanghai

Weekdays: 05:30 – 22:30(Sundays from 05:30)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Pudong International Airport main road· Pudong Airport♿

Pudong International Airport bus stop· Pudong Airport♿

Security check is required before entering Chinese metro stations; allow extra time.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water