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Last updated on November 2021

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.

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.


Transfer comparison

Overview of all transfer options from Shanghai Airport to the City Center

Transport Travel time Cost
Express train ⏱️ 8 Min. CNY 50 (US$ 8) Details
Metro 💸 70 Min. CNY 15 (US$ 2) Details
Bus 80‑90 Min. CNY 30 (US$ 4) Details
Taxi 55 Min. CNY 150 (US$ 22) Details
Private Shuttle 55 Min. CNY 560 (US$ 90) Details
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Express train from Shanghai Airport to the City Center
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

Metro from Shanghai Airport to the City Center
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

Bus from Shanghai Airport to the City Center
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

Taxi from Shanghai Airport to the City Center
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


Private Shuttle from Shanghai Airport to the City Center
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

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

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Things to know about Shanghai:
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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

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