How long does it take from People's Square to Hongqiao Railway Station by metro?

The journey from People's Square to Hongqiao Railway Station takes approximately 45 minutes by Shanghai Metro, covering 22.11 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from People's Square to Hongqiao Railway Station?

The token fare from People's Square to Hongqiao Railway Station 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 People's Square for Hongqiao Railway Station?

At People's Square, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards East Xujing. Look for the electronic board showing "East Xujing".

What is the last train from People's Square to Hongqiao Railway Station?

The last train from People's Square towards East Xujing departs at 22:30 on weekdays. The last train from Hongqiao Railway Station back towards People's Square departs at 23:00.

How many stops from People's Square to Hongqiao Railway Station?

There are 10 stops between People's Square and Hongqiao Railway Station on the Line 2. The stations are: People's Square, West Nanjing Road, Jing'an Temple, Jiangsu Road, Zhongshan Park, Loushanguan Road, Weining Road, Beixinjing, Songhong Road, Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2, Hongqiao Railway Station.

People's Square To Hongqiao Railway Station

ShortestShortest Route

People's Square

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 2Towards East Xujing

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

West Nanjing Road

+4.52 min

4.52 min · 2.21 km

Jing'an Temple

+9.06 min

4.54 min · 2.22 km

Songhong Road

+36.18 min

4.52 min · 2.21 km

Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2

+40.7 min

4.52 min · 2.21 km

Hongqiao Railway Station

Arrive Platform 2·underground22.11 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

10stops0changes

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Journey at a glance

45 min

Total time

stops

22.11 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
People's Square	05:30	22:30	Towards East Xujing
Hongqiao Railway Station	05:00	23:00	Towards People's Square

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

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

XinzhuangFujin Road

Line 2

East XujingPudong International Airport

Line 2

Yishan RoadHongqiao Road

Line 2

Departure station

People's Square

underground

People's Square, Shanghai, Shanghai

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

People's Square main road· People's Square, People's Park♿

People's Square bus stop· People's Square, People's Park♿

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

Arrival station

Hongqiao Railway Station

underground

Hongqiao Railway Station, Shanghai, Shanghai

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water