How long does it take from Pudong International Airport to Century Avenue by metro?

The journey from Pudong International Airport to Century Avenue takes approximately 18 minutes by Shanghai Metro, covering 8.84 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Pudong International Airport to Century Avenue?

The token fare from Pudong International Airport to Century Avenue is ¥4. With a smart card the fare is ¥4 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥4.

Which platform at Pudong International Airport for Century Avenue?

At Pudong International Airport, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards East Xujing. Look for the electronic board showing "East Xujing".

What is the last train from Pudong International Airport to Century Avenue?

The last train from Pudong International Airport towards East Xujing departs at 22:30 on weekdays. The last train from Century Avenue back towards Pudong International Airport departs at 22:30.

How many stops from Pudong International Airport to Century Avenue?

There are 4 stops between Pudong International Airport and Century Avenue on the Line 2. The stations are: Pudong International Airport, Guanglan Road, Longyang Road, Shanghai Science & Technology Museum, Century Avenue.

Pudong International Airport To Century Avenue

ShortestShortest Route

Pudong International Airport

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards East Xujing

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

Guanglan Road

+4.52 min

4.52 min · 2.21 km

Longyang Road

+9.04 min

4.52 min · 2.21 km

Shanghai Science & Technology Museum

+13.56 min

4.52 min · 2.21 km

Century Avenue

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.84 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

18 min

Total time

stops

8.84 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Pudong International Airport	05:30	22:30	Towards East Xujing
Century Avenue	05:30	22:30	Towards Pudong International Airport

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

¥4

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥4

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥4

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

1.19 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.55 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~35 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥4

Bike

¥64

Auto

¥136

Cab

¥244

Estimates for 8.84 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

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

Arrival station

Century Avenue

underground

Century Avenue, Shanghai, Shanghai

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Century Avenue main road· Century Avenue♿

Century Avenue bus stop· Century Avenue♿

Century Avenue exit· Century Avenue♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store