How long does it take from Pudong International Airport to Shanghai Railway Station by metro?

The journey from Pudong International Airport to Shanghai Railway Station takes approximately 44 minutes by Shanghai Metro, covering 18.95 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Pudong International Airport to Shanghai Railway Station?

The token fare from Pudong International Airport to Shanghai Railway Station 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 Pudong International Airport for Shanghai Railway Station?

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 Shanghai Railway Station?

The last train from Pudong International Airport towards East Xujing departs at 22:30 on weekdays. The last train from Shanghai Railway Station back towards Pudong International Airport departs at 22:30.

How many stops from Pudong International Airport to Shanghai Railway Station?

There are 10 stops between Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Railway Station on the Line 2. The stations are: Pudong International Airport, Guanglan Road, Longyang Road, Shanghai Science & Technology Museum, Century Avenue.

Pudong International Airport To Shanghai Railway Station

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

interchange Century Avenue — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 4 ·Platform 3 Towards Yishan Road

+5 min

Century Avenue

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 4Towards Yishan Road

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

Pudong Avenue

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Dalian Road

+7.12 min

3.55 min · 1.68 km

Hailun Road

+14.24 min

3.55 min · 1.68 km

Baoshan Road

+17.81 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Shanghai Railway Station

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground10.11 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

44 min

Total time

stops

18.95 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Pudong International Airport	05:30	22:30	Towards East Xujing
Shanghai Railway Station	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

¥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

2.56 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.17 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~76 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥5

Bike

¥124

Auto

¥258

Cab

¥466

Estimates for 18.95 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

Shanghai Railway Station

underground

Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai, Shanghai

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Shanghai Railway Station main road· Shanghai Railway Station♿

Shanghai Railway Station bus stop· Shanghai Railway Station♿

Shanghai Railway Station exit· Shanghai Railway Station♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store