How long does it take from Zhongshan North Road to Century Avenue by metro?

The journey from Zhongshan North Road to Century Avenue takes approximately 31 minutes by Shanghai Metro, covering 12.25 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Zhongshan North Road to Century Avenue?

The token fare from Zhongshan North Road to Century Avenue 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 Zhongshan North Road for Century Avenue?

At Zhongshan North 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 Zhongshan North Road to Century Avenue?

The last train from Zhongshan North Road towards Xinzhuang departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Century Avenue back towards Zhongshan North Road departs at 22:30.

How many stops from Zhongshan North Road to Century Avenue?

There are 7 stops between Zhongshan North Road and Century Avenue on the Line 1. The stations are: Zhongshan North Road, Shanghai Railway Station.

Zhongshan North Road To Century Avenue

ShortestShortest Route

Zhongshan North Road

Platform 2·underground·Line 1Towards Xinzhuang

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

Shanghai Railway Station

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.14 km

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

interchange Shanghai Railway Station — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 4 ·Platform 3 Towards Yishan Road

+5 min

Shanghai Railway Station

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 4Towards Yishan Road

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

Baoshan Road

+3.55 min

3.55 min · 1.68 km

Hailun Road

+7.12 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Dalian Road

+14.24 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Pudong Avenue

+17.79 min

3.55 min · 1.68 km

Century Avenue

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground10.11 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

31 min

Total time

stops

12.25 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Zhongshan North Road	05:00	23:00	Towards Xinzhuang
Century Avenue	05:30	22:30	Towards Zhongshan North 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

¥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

1.65 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.76 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~49 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥5

Bike

¥84

Auto

¥178

Cab

¥320

Estimates for 12.25 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

Zhongshan North Road

underground

Zhongshan North Road, Shanghai, Shanghai

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Century Avenue

underground

Century Avenue, Shanghai, Shanghai

Weekdays: 05:30 – 22:30(Sundays from 05:30)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Century Avenue main road· Century Avenue♿

Century Avenue bus stop· Century Avenue♿

Century Avenue exit· Century Avenue♿

Security check is required before entering Chinese metro stations; allow extra time.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store