How long does it take from Yan'an West Road to People's Square by metro?

The journey from Yan'an West Road to People's Square takes approximately 27 minutes by Shanghai Metro, covering 10.54 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Yan'an West Road to People's Square?

The token fare from Yan'an West Road to People's Square 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 Yan'an West Road for People's Square?

At Yan'an West Road, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Yishan Road. Look for the electronic board showing "Yishan Road".

What is the last train from Yan'an West Road to People's Square?

The last train from Yan'an West Road towards Yishan Road departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from People's Square back towards Yan'an West Road departs at 22:30.

How many stops from Yan'an West Road to People's Square?

There are 5 stops between Yan'an West Road and People's Square on the Line 4. The stations are: Yan'an West Road, Zhongshan Park.

Yan'an West Road To People's Square

ShortestShortest Route

Yan'an West Road

Platform 2·underground·Line 4Towards Yishan Road

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Zhongshan Park

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.69 km

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

interchange Zhongshan Park — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 2 ·Platform 1 Towards East Xujing

+5 min

Zhongshan Park

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards East Xujing

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

Jiangsu Road

+4.52 min

4.52 min · 2.21 km

Jing'an Temple

+9.04 min

4.52 min · 2.21 km

West Nanjing Road

+13.58 min

4.54 min · 2.22 km

People's Square

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground8.85 km

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

Route on the map

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FromTo

Journey at a glance

27 min

Total time

stops

10.54 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Yan'an West Road	05:00	23:00	Towards Yishan Road
People's Square	05:30	22:30	Towards Yan'an West Road

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

1.42 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.65 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~42 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥4

Bike

¥74

Auto

¥156

Cab

¥282

Estimates for 10.54 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

XinzhuangFujin Road

Line 4

East XujingPudong International Airport

Line 4

Yishan RoadHongqiao Road

Line 4

Departure station

Yan'an West Road

underground

Yan'an West Road, Shanghai, Shanghai

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival 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