How long does it take from Shanghai Railway Station to People's Square by metro?

The journey from Shanghai Railway Station to People's Square takes approximately 9 minutes by Shanghai Metro, covering 4.28 km across 2 stops.

What is the metro fare from Shanghai Railway Station to People's Square?

The token fare from Shanghai Railway Station to People's Square 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 People's Square?

At Shanghai Railway Station, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Xinzhuang. Look for the electronic board showing "Xinzhuang".

What is the last train from Shanghai Railway Station to People's Square?

The last train from Shanghai Railway Station towards Xinzhuang departs at 22:30 on weekdays. The last train from People's Square back towards Shanghai Railway Station departs at 22:30.

How many stops from Shanghai Railway Station to People's Square?

There are 2 stops between Shanghai Railway Station and People's Square on the Line 1. The stations are: Shanghai Railway Station, Hanzhong Road, People's Square.

Shanghai Railway Station To People's Square

ShortestShortest Route

Shanghai Railway Station

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Xinzhuang

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

Hanzhong Road

+4.39 min

4.39 min · 2.14 km

People's Square

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.28 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

9 min

Total time

stops

4.28 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Shanghai Railway Station	05:30	22:30	Towards Xinzhuang
People's Square	05:30	22:30	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

0.58 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.27 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~17 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥3

Bike

¥36

Auto

¥82

Cab

¥144

Estimates for 4.28 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

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

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