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How to Get from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to Pudong Airport

It is approximately 60 kilometers (37 miles) from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to Pudong International Airport (PVG). There are 4 popular ways to travel:

1. The most recommended way to travel from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to Pudong Airport is by airport shuttle bus line 1, which takes 70 minutes and costs CNY36. It will take longer if you get stuck in a traffic jam.

2. Metro line 2, which takes 100 minutes and costs CNY8, is also a great choice. You don’t need to worry about the traffic jam, but you will need to carry your luggage up and down the cabin.

3. If you want to save some time, take metro line 2 then change to the world's fastest maglev train. The total travel time is about 75 minutes and the total cost is CNY56.

4. A taxi is another option but the most expensive.

Kind Reminder:
The times mentioned in the text is only the duration onboard, and does not include the time for transferring and waiting. Plan on at least half an hour more for transferring and waiting.

1. First Choice - Airport Shuttle Bus Line 1: 70 minutes, CNY36

Pick-up point: Near the east exit of the Hongqiao Railway Station
Drop-off point: Terminal 1 (T1) or T2
Duration: about 70 minutes
Ticket Fare: CNY36
Opening Time: 06:00 - 23:00
Frequency: every 30-60 minutes or when full

Airport Shuttle Bus Line 1 is the most recommended and popular way due to its shorter duration and relatively cheap ticket price. However, there is a possibility of traffic congestion on the way.

2. Metro Line 2 + Maglev Train: 75 minutes, CNY 56

→ Walk following the bilingual direction signs to the metro entrance on level B1 of the Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station.
→ Take metro line 2 to Longyang Road, 17 stops.
→ Change to the Maglev Train to Pudong International Airport, 1 stop. The Maglev leaves every 15-20 minutes.

The Maglev station is between T1 and T2 in the Pudong airport, about 500 meters (550 yards) away from either of them. Pay attention to the direction signs and make sure you go to the right terminal building.

3. Cheapest Way: Metro Line 2: 100 minutes, CNY 8

Take metro line 2 to Pudong International Airport, 28 stops. The metro line 2 station is between T1 and T2, about 200 meters (220 yards) from both.
This is the cheapest way to travel from the Hongqiao Railway Station to Pudong Airport. However, it takes the longest and the cabins are always crowded during peak hours.

4. Taxi: 70 minutes, CNY 230

There is the most expensive way to go and is not always the fastest. There are south and north pick-up points on the B1 level of the Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station. The cheapest and most direct way is to use the south pick-up point. Be prepared for a long queue at peak hours.

Further Reading:
How to Travel from Beijing to Shanghai
Beijing - Shanghai High Speed Train
Beijing - Shanghai Overnight Sleeper Train
Beijing - Shanghai Train VS. Plane
Cheapest Way to Travel between Beijing and Shanghai
How to Get from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to the Bund
How to Get from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to People’s Square & Nanjing Road

- Last updated on Aug. 05, 2024 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on How to Get from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to Pudong Airport

Asked by Julie from PHILIPPINES | Aug. 03, 2024 09:16

Hi Can I stay at the train station overnight?

Can I stay shanghai hongqiao railway station overnight? may arrival at airport is around 2AM and I'm planning to directly go to railway station, can stay at the station even if still close? and the earliest trip will at 6:30 am?

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Answered by Lori | Aug. 05, 2024 18:49

It's not advised to do that as the railway station will be closed at late night. You can stay overnight at the airport then move to the station in the early morning. The train station usually opens from 05:00.

Asked by Julie from VIETNAM | Apr. 11, 2024 09:03

How I go from Pudong airport to suzhou?

My flight arrives Pudong airport at 2am, so I should sleep at airport until morning to go to Suzhou or go at that time? How can I go?

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Answered by Joshua | Apr. 11, 2024 23:01

Since the convenient transports to Suzhou at that time all stop, so I think you can stay one night at the airport and set off in the morning. You can take metro line 2 to Hongqiao Railway Station to catch a bullet train to Suzhou, which is the fastest way. There are also direct shuttle buses from the airport to Suzhou.

Asked by Hibs from MOROCCO | Mar. 03, 2024 16:15

What's the cheapest way to go from pudong airport to huangpu district?

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Answered by Jessica | Mar. 03, 2024 18:49

It is metro. You can take Metro Line 2 from the airport to Century Avenue Station and then transfer to Metro Line 4.

Asked by Devendee from INDIA | Nov. 04, 2023 19:02

Can I get my flight easily

If I reach at Shanghai Hongqiao railway station at about 11:00 AM in the morning from Yiwu, Can I easily get my flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport which will depart at 5:20 PM in the evening. Kindly suggest.

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Answered by Helen | Nov. 05, 2023 22:02

Yes, of course you can. From Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to Putong Airport, it generally takes about 2 hours by Metro Line 2. So you can reach the airport at about 13:00. The time is enough to catch your flight.

Asked by Josiah from USA | Apr. 28, 2020 17:35

Is there cheaper way to get from Hongqiao Station to downtown after midnight?

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Answered by Opal | Apr. 29, 2020 18:57

Maybe two options: a. There is night bus 316 running from 11pm to 5am next day from Hongqiao East transportation hub to East Yan'an Road (the Bund area). b. You can walk to Hongqiao airport T2 nearby and take the night shuttle bus to Lujiazui. The shuttle bus ends after the landing of final flight. The cost is from CNY2 to CNY16 per person for these options. Not sure if they can works for you or not.