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

The journey from People's Square to Hongqiao Road takes approximately 30 minutes by Shanghai Metro, covering 12.22 km across 6 stops.

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

The token fare from People's Square to Hongqiao Road is ¥5. With a smart card the fare is ¥5 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥5.

Which platform at People's Square for Hongqiao Road?

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 Road?

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

How many stops from People's Square to Hongqiao Road?

There are 6 stops between People's Square and Hongqiao Road on the Line 2. The stations are: People's Square, West Nanjing Road, Jing'an Temple, Jiangsu Road, Zhongshan Park.

People's Square To Hongqiao Road

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

Jiangsu Road

+13.58 min

4.52 min · 2.21 km

Zhongshan Park

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.85 km

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

interchange Zhongshan Park — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 4 ·Platform 3 Towards Yishan Road

+5 min

Zhongshan Park

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 4Towards Yishan Road

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

Yan'an West Road

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Hongqiao Road

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.37 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

30 min

Total time

stops

12.22 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

¥5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥5

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥5

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

1.65 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.76 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~49 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥5

Bike

¥84

Auto

¥176

Cab

¥318

Estimates for 12.22 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 Road

underground

Hongqiao Road, Shanghai, Shanghai

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Hongqiao Road main road· Hongqiao Road area♿

Hongqiao Road bus stop· Hongqiao Road area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water