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Getting from Shanghai city center to Shanghai airports
The fastest options are the Maglev train and metro, while budget travelers often choose city buses or metro lines.
How to get from Shanghai to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)?
Transport option | Typical time minutes | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8 min | CNY 50 (~USD 7); CNY 40 with same-day air ticket | every 15–20 min, approx 06:45–21:40 (traffic dependent) | fastest from Longyang Road | |
60-75 min | CNY 7–9 (~USD 1–1.30); fare varies by boarding station | every 5–10 min, approx 05:30–23:00 (traffic dependent) | budget travelers from city center | |
60-90 min | CNY 22–30 (~USD 3–4.20); route dependent | every 15–30 min (traffic dependent) | affordable with luggage | |
45-75 min | CNY 150–250 (~USD 21–35); metered, varies by traffic and origin | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door with luggage | |
45-75 min | CNY 200–400 (~USD 28–56); pre-booked, fixed price | pre-booked, on-demand (traffic dependent) | groups or early departures |
How to get from Shanghai to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)?
Transport option | Typical time minutes | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
30-50 min | CNY 4–6 (~USD 0.55–0.85); fare varies by boarding station | every 5–10 min, approx 05:30–23:00 (traffic dependent) | budget travelers from city center | |
25-50 min | CNY 60–120 (~USD 8.50–17); metered, varies by traffic and origin | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door from city center | |
25-50 min | CNY 150–300 (~USD 21–42); pre-booked, fixed price | pre-booked, on-demand (traffic dependent) | groups or early departures |
Notes:
- Prices in CNY; table created in 2026 and subject to change.
- All prices are subject to change. USD equivalents are approximate and based on prevailing exchange rates.
- The Maglev train connects Longyang Road Station (Metro Line 2) to Pudong Airport in approximately 8 minutes. Passengers from other parts of the city should factor in metro travel time to Longyang Road.
- Taxi fares are metered in Shanghai. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during peak hours.
- Metro Line 2 serves both Pudong Airport (PVG) and Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 (SHA). Metro Line 10 also serves Hongqiao Airport Terminal 1.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: March 2026