Hongqiao Railway Station To People's Square
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Hongqiao Railway Station
Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards Pudong International Airport
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2
+4.52 min4.52 min · 2.21 km
Songhong Road
+9.04 min4.52 min · 2.21 km
Jing'an Temple
+36.16 min4.52 min · 2.21 km
West Nanjing Road
+40.7 min4.54 min · 2.22 km
People's Square
red interchange
Arrive Platform 3·underground22.11 km
First train: 05:30Last train: 22:30
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
45 min
Total time
10
stops
22.11 km
Distance
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Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Hongqiao Railway Station | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| People's Square | 05:30 | 22:30 |
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.
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Travel green
2.98 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
1.37 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~88 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
¥6
Bike
¥142
Auto
¥296
Cab
¥536
Estimates for 22.11 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
Frequently asked questions
Popular routes
Departure station
Hongqiao Railway Station
Hongqiao Railway Station, Shanghai, Shanghai
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water
Arrival station
People's Square
People's Square, Shanghai, Shanghai
Weekdays: 05:30 – 22:30(Sundays from 05:30)
Zone 1 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
People's Square main road· People's Square, People's Park♿
2
People's Square bus stop· People's Square, People's Park♿
3
People's Square exit· People's Square, People's Park♿
4
People's Square exit· People's Square, People's Park♿
Security check is required before entering Chinese metro stations; allow extra time.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store
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