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.
Public and private transfers from the airport to the city
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, Airport Bus, Taxi or Private Transfer.
Transfer comparison from PVG airport to downtown
Overview of all transfer options from Shanghai Airport to the City Center
Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
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Express Train | 8 Min. | US$ 7 | Details |
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Metro | 60 Min. | US$ 2 | Details |
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Airport Bus | 90 Min. | US$ 4 | Details |
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Taxi | 55 Min. | US$ 25 | Details |
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Private Transfer |
55 Min. | US$ 70 | Details |
Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• Airport buses can be a first tour of the city, but is recommended only with light luggage.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Private Transfer) is the more faster and comfortable option.
Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
8 minutesCost:
CNY 50 pp (around US$ 7)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 downtown ShanghaiInfos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
60 minutesCost:
CNY 15 pp (around US$ 2)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 centerInfos here, tickets at the driver ↗
Travel time:
90 minutesCost:
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 centerOfficial local taxis
Travel time:
55 minutesCost:
CNY 180 (around US$ 25)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 centerBook a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
55 minutesCost:
CNY 500 (around US$ 70)Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via GetYourGuide) from Pudong International Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Shanghai or directly to your accommodationTrip from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Central Shanghai (City Center)
Shanghai Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Shanghai:
Things to know about Shanghai:
1. The Shanghai Maglev is the fastest train in the world (430 km/h)
2. The world’s largest indoor ski resort is located in Shanghai
3. More people live in Shanghai than in the entire country of New Zealand