How to get from Shanghai Airport (PVG) ✈️ to the City Center

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the largest airport of Shanghai and is located about 30 km east of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Shanghai by Express train, Metro, Bus, Taxi, Private Shuttle or Rental Car.

⏱️ The fastest way is by Express train

💸 The cheapest way is by Metro

This guide compares all available airport transfers at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.

Express train

Timetable and tickets here ↗

Travel time:

⏱️ 8 minutes

Cost:

CNY 50 pp (around US$ 8)

Description:

Maglev Express train from Pudong International Airport (Train station in front of Terminal 1 and 2) to “Longyang Road Station” (City West), here you can change to Metro Line 2 to central Shanghai

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Metro

Timetable here, Tickets here ↗

Travel time:

70 minutes

Cost:

💸 CNY 15 pp (around US$ 2.30)

Description:

Metro Line 2 from Pudong International Airport (Metro station in front of Terminal 1 and 2) – via “Longyang Road Station” – to “Century Avenue” and “People’s Square”, directly in the city center

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Bus

Infos here, tickets at the driver ↗

Travel time:

80-90 minutes

Cost:

CNY 30 pp (around US$ 4)

Description:

Airport Shuttle Bus Lines 1-9 from Pudong International Airport (Bus station in front of Terminal 1 and 2) to “Shanghai Railway Station”, “South Railway Station” and “People’s Square”, directly in the city center

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Taxi

Official local taxis

Travel time:

55 minutes

Cost:

CNY 150 (around US$ 22)

Description:

Taxi from Pudong International Airport (Taxi ranks in front of Terminal 1 & 2) to central Shanghai or directly to your accommodation in the city center

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Private Shuttle (AD)

Book a private transfer ↗

Travel time:

55 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:

CNY 560 (around US$ 90)

Description:

Comfortable private transfer (GetYourGuide) from Pudong International Airport (nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Shanghai or directly to your accommodation

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Trip from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Central Shanghai (City Center)

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