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

The journey from Yanchang Road to People's Square takes approximately 18 minutes by Shanghai Metro, covering 8.57 km across 4 stops.

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

The token fare from Yanchang 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 Yanchang Road for People's Square?

At Yanchang Road, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Xinzhuang. Look for the electronic board showing "Xinzhuang".

What is the last train from Yanchang Road to People's Square?

The last train from Yanchang Road towards Xinzhuang departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from People's Square back towards Yanchang Road departs at 22:30.

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

There are 4 stops between Yanchang Road and People's Square on the Line 1. The stations are: Yanchang Road, Zhongshan North Road, Shanghai Railway Station, Hanzhong Road, People's Square.

Yanchang Road To People's Square

ShortestShortest Route

Yanchang Road

Platform 2·underground·Line 1Towards Xinzhuang

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

Zhongshan North Road

+4.41 min

4.41 min · 2.15 km

Shanghai Railway Station

purple interchange

+8.8 min

4.39 min · 2.14 km

Hanzhong Road

+13.19 min

4.39 min · 2.14 km

People's Square

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.57 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

8.57 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Yanchang Road	05:00	23:00	Towards Xinzhuang
People's Square	05:30	22:30	Towards Yanchang 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

1.16 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.53 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~34 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥4

Bike

¥62

Auto

¥132

Cab

¥238

Estimates for 8.57 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

XinzhuangFujin Road

Line 1

East XujingPudong International Airport

Line 1

Yishan RoadHongqiao Road

Line 1

Departure station

Yanchang Road

underground

Yanchang 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