Shanghai Ferry

The Huangpu River running through Shanghai, divides the city into two parts - Pudong New District (east of the river) and Puxi Area (west of the river). The three islands of Chongming, Changxing, and Hengsha under the jurisdiction of Shanghai are separated from the main by the Yangtze River. As a result, ferries play a very important role in the city's transportation.
 

As many bridges, tunnels, and subways are built, people have much more choices when traveling across the Huangpu River. However, ferryboats with 100-year's history are still popular choices for pedestrians and cyclists because of their convenience and low price.

At present, there are in total 19 ferry lines serving nearly 40 ferry stations along both sides of the Huangpu River, providing links between Pudong and Puxi. A pedestrian pays CNY0.5 on common ferryboats and CNY2 on air-conditioned ones. The fare for a cyclist is CNY1.3 on common ferryboats and CNY2.8 on air-conditioned ones. The price for a motor cyclist is CNY1.5 on common ferryboats and CNY3 on air-conditioned ones. Motor vehicles cost more, usually CNY10 - 20. Shanghai Public Transportation Card can be used on Huangpu River Ferryboats.

 Here is more information on the Huangpu River ferry lines for your reference:

Tangmi Line
Puxi: Songjiang Mishidu	05:30 - 20:00
Pudong: Songjiang Tangkou	05:45 - 20:05
Ximin Line
Puxi: 290, Jiangpu Rd.	04:00 - 24:00
Pudong: 2, Huhang Rd.	04:10 - 24:05
Duwu Line
Puxi: 1, Jianchuan Rd.	05:00 - 19:00
Pudong: Duhang	05:08 - 19:08
Chengche Line
Puxi: 11, Chengjiang Rd.	05:00 - 19:00
Pudong: Tangkou	05:05 - 19:05
Sangang Line
Puxi: 1900, Longwu Rd.	05:00 - 23:00
Pudong: Sanlin	05:07 - 22:45
Nannan Line
Puxi: 200, Nanjiang Rd.	05:20 - 1:00
Pudong: 2, Nanmatou Rd.	05:00 - 24:40
Nanlu Line
Puxi: 1, Lujiabang Rd.	04:30 - 23:50
Pudong: 2, Nanmatou Rd.	04:45 - 23:40
Tangdong Line
Puxi: 735, Waima Rd.	05:30 - 22:30
Pudong: 1, Tangqiao Rd.	05:40 - 22:20
Yangfu Line
Puxi: 1, Fuxing Rd.	06:00 - 19:00
Pudong: 1, Zhangyang Rd.	06:10 - 18:50
Dongdong Line
Puxi: 1, Dongmen Rd.	24 hours
Pudong: 1, Dongchang Rd.	24 hours
Dongjin Line
Puxi: 127, East Jinling Rd.	06:00 - 22:00
Pudong: 1, Dongchang Rd	06:12 - 22:00
Taigong Line
Puxi: 50, Gongping Rd.	24 hours
Pudong: Taitong Rd.	24 hours
Qianqin Line
Puxi: 1, Qinhuangdao Rd.	05:40 - 22:40
Pudong: 1, Qiancang Rd.	05:50 - 22:30
Mindan Line
Puxi: 65, Dandong Rd.	05:00 - 22:00
Pudong: Minsheng Rd	05:10 - 21:50
Xiening Line
Puxi: 1, South Ningguo Rd.	04:00 - 24:00
Pudong: Xiepu Rd.	04:10 - 23:50
Jinding Line
Puxi: 4, Gongqing Rd.	24 hours
Pudong: 1, Jinqiao Rd.	24 hours
Dongnen Line
Puxi: 1, Nenjiang Rd.	05:30 - 21:20
Pudong: 604, Dongtang Rd.	05:40 - 21:30
Caolin Line
Puxi: 1, Linjiang Rd.	06:00 - 20:30
Pudong: Caozhen	05:50 - 20:35
Sansong Line
Puxi: 114, Songpu Rd.	06:00 - 21:00
Pudong: Sanchagang	05:50 - 21:05

 Notes:
1. Dongdong Line, Taigong Line, and Jinding Line offer 24-hour service.
2. Only pedestrians are allowed on Dongjin Line.
3. Dongnen Line can handle the transport of cars, trucks, or other motor vehicles.

Shanghai Ferry Terminal

Entering the Pier

Changxing and Hengsha Islands of Baoshan District as well as Chongming Island can easily be reached by ferryboats. In Baoshan District on the mainland of Shanghai city, there are four main ports handling ferryboats to the ports of the three islands - Hengsha Port, Majiagang Port of Changxing, and three ports of Chongming, namely, Nanmen, Baozhen, and Xinhe. Detailed information on these ports is provided as follows:

 Wusong Passenger Transport Center
lines: Chongming (Xinhe), Changxing (Majiagang), Hengsha
Add: No.271, Huacheng Road, Baoshan District
Tel: 021-56575500, 021-56576606
Bus: 51, 116, 522, 719, 728, 848, 849, 952, Baoyang Port Special Line

 Shidongkou Port
lines: Chongming (Xinhe, Nanmen)
Add: No.1, Shengshi Road, Baoshan District
Tel: 021-69616666, 021-69693666
Bus: Pengshi Line, Beishi Line

 Wusong Port
lines: Chongming (Nanmen, Baozhen, Xinhe), Changxing (Majiagang), Hengsha
Add: No.100, Songpu Road, Baoshan District
Tel: 021-56671202, 021-56671205, 021-56673346
Bus: 51, 849, Baoyang Port Special Line, Songjia Line, Songjia Special Line, Songjing Special Line, Songma Line

 Baoyang Port
lines: Chongming (Nanmen, Baozhen), Changxing (Majiagang), Hengsha
Add: No.18, Baoyang Zhi Road, Baoshan District
Tel: 021-69616666, 021-69693666
Bus: 51, 728, Tourist Line 5, Baoyang Port Special Line
 

The sightseeing ferryboats of Shanghai provide you with a chance to experience the exciting Huangpu River cruise. The River Sightseeing Line operating from 09:00 to 21:00 sails between Nanpu Bridge and Yangpu Bridge. The Water Bus Line stops at the Bund, East Jinling Road Ferry Station, and Dongjiadu Ferry Station on the west bank of Huangpu River, and Lujiazui, Dongchang Road Ferry Station, and Nanmatou Ferry Station on the east bank of the river. The line includes most of the famous attractions along the Huangpu River. It costs CNY 12 for the whole journey or CNY 2 for each stop.

Huangpu River Ferry

Get on the Ferry Boat

Related Link: Huangpu River Cruise