How long does it take from Shanghai Railway Station to Caoyang Road by metro?

The journey from Shanghai Railway Station to Caoyang Road takes approximately 7 minutes by Shanghai Metro, covering 3.37 km across 2 stops.

What is the metro fare from Shanghai Railway Station to Caoyang Road?

The token fare from Shanghai Railway Station to Caoyang Road is ¥3. With a smart card the fare is ¥3 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥3.

Which platform at Shanghai Railway Station for Caoyang Road?

At Shanghai Railway Station, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Yishan Road. Look for the electronic board showing "Yishan Road".

What is the last train from Shanghai Railway Station to Caoyang Road?

The last train from Shanghai Railway Station towards Yishan Road departs at 22:30 on weekdays. The last train from Caoyang Road back towards Shanghai Railway Station departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Shanghai Railway Station to Caoyang Road?

There are 2 stops between Shanghai Railway Station and Caoyang Road on the Line 4. The stations are: Shanghai Railway Station, Zhongtan Road, Caoyang Road.

Shanghai Railway Station To Caoyang Road

ShortestShortest Route

Shanghai Railway Station

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 4Towards Yishan Road

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

Zhongtan Road

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Caoyang Road

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.37 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

2stops0changes

FromTo

Journey at a glance

7 min

Total time

stops

3.37 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Shanghai Railway Station	05:30	22:30	Towards Yishan Road
Caoyang Road	05:00	23:00	Towards Shanghai Railway Station

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

¥3

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥3

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥3

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

0.45 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.21 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~13 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥3

Bike

¥30

Auto

¥70

Cab

¥124

Estimates for 3.37 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

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

Arrival station

Caoyang Road

underground

Caoyang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water