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

The journey from Shanghai Railway Station to Pudong International Airport takes approximately 50 minutes by Shanghai Metro, covering 21.96 km across 10 stops.

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

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

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 Pudong International Airport?

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

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

There are 10 stops between Shanghai Railway Station and Pudong International Airport on the Line 1. The stations are: Shanghai Railway Station, Hanzhong Road, People's Square.

Shanghai Railway Station To Pudong International Airport

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

interchange People's Square — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 2 ·Platform 3 Towards East Xujing

+5 min

People's Square

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 2Towards East Xujing

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

East Nanjing Road

+4.52 min

4.52 min · 2.21 km

Lujiazui

+9.04 min

4.52 min · 2.21 km

Longyang Road

+27.12 min

4.52 min · 2.21 km

Guanglan Road

+31.64 min

4.52 min · 2.21 km

Pudong International Airport

Arrive Platform 1·underground17.68 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

50 min

Total time

stops

21.96 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

¥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

2.96 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.36 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~88 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥5

Bike

¥142

Auto

¥294

Cab

¥534

Estimates for 21.96 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

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