Plan your Shanghai tour? If you arrive into Shanghai or depart from Shanghai by flight, you ought to check the airport code on your boarding pass to make sure which airport you are going to use in Shanghai: PVG for Shanghai Pudong International Airport and SHA for Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
This article is a quick guide about how to use public transport either going from Shanghai Pudong Airport to the city or from the city to the airport. If you’ve used the piece and finds necessary updates, please leave a message or feedback. Thanks!
T1 and T2 at Shanghai Pudong Airport
First , check your boarding pass or air-ticket to know which terminal you are going to use. Shanghai Pudong International Airport has two terminals – T1 and T2. T2 and T1 parallel from south to north and are connected by 700-meter long corridor.
Basically there are more scheduled flights ( international or domestic ) at Terminal 2 than Terminal 1. But you still need to double check the right terminal you are going to use. Both T2 and T1 are used for domestic and international arrivals and departures. Different air companies use different terminals.
Third Floor for Departure (T1 & T2)
The departure halls ( both T1 & T2) where you fly out from Shanghai are on the third floor.
Second Floor for Arrivals (T1 & T2)
The arrival halls where you meet and greet passengers are on the second floor both for T2 and T1.
Both Maglev and Metro on the Second Floor
Both Maglev and Metro are on the second floor in the mid-area of the 700-meter long corridor connecting T1 and T2. So if you are going to take Maglev, you should go to the middle part of the long corridor connecting the two terminals. If you arrive at Shanghai Pudong Airport by Maglev, you find yourself on the second floor between the long corridor linking the two terminals.
The Metro Line 2 is perched on the middle of the long corridor linking the two terminals. Metro Line 2 connects Shanghai Pudong International Airport with the downtown and other parts of Shanghai. So you can easily take the metro from the Pudong airport to the city or from the city to the airport.
Taking Subway Line 2 from Pudong Airport to Hongqiao Airport Shanghai takes one and half hours at the ticket price of 15 Yuan.
Remark: If you are going to take metro line 2 from Pudong airport to the downtown or vice versa, you have to get off at the station of Guanglan Road (广兰路) and interchange for Pudong airport or downtown direction.
First Subway Train leaves from Pudong Airport at 06:00am; First train arrives at Pudong airport at 06:35am
Last Subway Train leaves from Pudong Airport at 22:00; last trains arrives at Pudong Airport at 22:35
If you prefer to take Shanghai Maglev from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, your final stop is Longyang Road (龙阳路), from where you are able to interchange for Metro Line 2.
Ground Floor for Buses & Taxis
The ground floor is for public transportation like taxi, public bus, and airport shuttle bus and long-distance buses going to the nearby cities like Hangzhou, Huzhou, Suzhou, Wuxi, Suzhou and more.
If you take taxi from Pudong airport to the city centre or vice versa ( about 45km), basically you’d pay 150 yuan (day) and 200 yuan ( night).
Shanghai Pudong Airport Shuttle Bus Lines
Shanghai Pudong International Airport also operates several airport shuttle bus lines. Taking the shuttle bus from Pudong Airport to Hongqiao Airport takes you one and half hours.
| Bus Lines | Interval time (Minute） | Destination | Price（Yuan） |
|---|---|---|---|
Airport Shuttle No.1 06:00-23:00 | 15-25 | Hongqiao Traffic Hub East Center 虹桥枢纽东交通中心 Add: 1500 Shenkun Road, Minhang District, Shanghai | 30 |
Airport Shuttle No.2 05:30-21:30 | 15-25 | Airport City Terminal Building (Jing ‘an Temple) 城市航站楼（静安寺） Add: CBD central area of Nanjing West Road, Jing ‘an District, Shanghai | 22 |
Airport Shuttle No.04 7:00-23:00 | 15-25 | Hongkou Football Stadium (Huayuan Road) 虹口足球场（花园路） | 16-22 |
Airport Shuttle No.5 05:10-21:30 | 15-25 | Shanghai Railway Station 上海火车站 Add: 303 Moling Road, Jing ‘an District, Shanghai | 2-22 |
Airport Shuttle Bus No.7 06:30-21:30 | 10-20 | Shanghai South Railway Station 上海南站 | 8-20 |
Airport Shuttle Bus No.8 07:00-19:30 | 07:00 07:4008:15 08:3008:45 09:0009:30 10:0010:30 11:1512:20 13:0013:30 14:0014:30 15:0015:30 16:0016:40 17:1517:35 18:0018:35 19:30 | Shanghai South Railway Station 南汇汽车站 Add： 9001 Humin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai | 2-7 |
Airport Shuttle Bus No.9 7:05——23:05 | 30 | Xinzhu Road (Xinzhuang SUBWAY Station South Square) 莘朱路（莘庄地铁站南广场） | 24 |
Airport Shuttle Loop Line 1 07：10-18：45 | 30 | Hangchengyuan (Airport City Garden) 航城园 Add: 555 Shixin Road, Pudong, Shanghai | 2-3 |
Airport Overnight Bus 22:30 – the last flight | 45 | Hongqiao Traffic Hub East Center 虹桥枢纽东交通中心 Add: 1500 Shenkun Road, Minhang District, Shanghai | 16-30 |
| 酒店穿梭巴士 Hotel Shuttle Bus | 30 | – | 68 |
| 迪士尼公交专线 Shanghai Disneyland Shuttle | Disneyland West Public Bus Terminal 迪士尼西公交枢纽站 | 30 |
The specific departure time is subject to traffic conditions. This timetable is quoted from 上海浦东国际机场 for reference only.
Pudong Airport Long-distance Buses
There are also many long-distance buses going from and to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
| Destination | Place of Arrival (Or Pass-by Place) | Departure Time | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hangzhou 杭州 | Hangzhou Civil Aviation Booking Office 杭州民航售票处 | 08:40 09:50 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 16:40 17:25 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 | 3 hours |
| Jiaxing 嘉兴 | Jiaxing Station | 10:20 11:50 13:40 15:10 16:30 18:00 19:30 | 2 hours |
| Yiwu 义乌 | Yiwu Station | 09:00 11:30 14:10 17:10 18:40 | 4 and half hours |
| Qingtian 青田 | Qingtian Station | 09:40 12:45 18:40 | 7-8 hour |
| Wenzhou 温州 | Shanghai South Station 上海客运南站 | 12:40 | 6 hours |
| Nantong 南通 | Nantong Station | 09:30 11:10 12:40 14:10 16:40 17:45 19:20 20:50 | 3 hours |
| Qidong 启东 | Qidong Station | 09:40 10:50 13:40 15:40 17:40 19:20 | 2 hours |
| Kunshan 昆山 | Shanghai Transit Bus Long Distance West Station 上海交运巴士长途西站 | 09:00 10:30 11:30 12:30 13:30 14:30 15:30 | 2 hours |
| Suzhou 苏州 | Shanghai Transit Bus Long Distance West Station 上海交运巴士长途西站 | 09:05 10:00 10:40 11:10 11:40 12:10 12:45 13:30 14:15 14:50 15:20 16:10 16:50 17:20 18:10 18:50 19:40 20:30 21:00 | 3 hours |
| Wuxi 无锡 | Shanghai Transit Bus Long Distance West Station 上海交运巴士长途西站 | 09:20 10:10 11:20 12:20 13:20 14:20 15:20 16:10 17:30 18:15 18:50 19:50 20:40 | 3 hours |
| Zhangjiagang 张家港 | Shanghai Transit Bus Long Distance West Station 上海交运巴士长途西站 | 11:40 12:50 14:40 15:40 17:40 19:40 20:10 | 3 and half hours |
| HUzhou 湖州 | Nanxun (Nanxun Bus Station) 南浔（南浔汽车 站） | 11:20 15:50 20:20 | 2 and half hours |
| Changzhou 常州 | Changzhou Station | 09:40 10:40 15:05 17:05 19:10 20:35 | 4 hours |
| Taicang 太仓 | Taicang Station | 14:20 17:20 20:50 | 2 hours |
| Keqiao 柯桥 | Keqiao Station | 14:20 17:20 20:15 | 3 hours |
The specific departure time is subject to traffic conditions. This timetable is quoted from 上海浦东国际机场 for reference only.
Hassle-free Shanghai Guided Tours
If you don’t want to do a self-guided tour and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours, here are some options for guided tours to Shanghai:
Shanghai Tour
Shanghai Day Tour
Shanghai Multi-Day Tour
Shanghai Evening Tour
Shanghai Cruise Port ( Transfer& Excursions )
Shanghai Beijing Tour
Shanghai Xian Tour
Shanghai Car Rental with Driver
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Top 10 Markets in Shanghai
Top 10 Shopping Malls in Shanghai
Top 10 Things to Do at night in Shanghai
Best Places for Autumn Leaves in Shanghai
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Top 10 Souvenirs in Shanghai
Top 10 Photo Spots in Shanghai
10 Non-Touristy Things to Do in Shanghai
Huangpu River Cruise Ticket Booking (Tickets, Photos and Map)
Shanghai Cherry Blossom Festival
How to Plan a Trip to Shanghai
How to Visit Shanghai on a Budget
Where to stay in Shanghai
Shanghai Layout, the city layout of Shanghai
Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station
Public Transportation at Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
Shanghai Hop On Hop Off
Ferry from the Bund to Pudong
The highest al fresco dining venue in China
Feeling Chinese New Year’s Atmosphere in Shanghai
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Top family-friendly spots to visit in Shanghai
Doing things the local way in Shanghai
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Top 10 Shanghai Classic Vegetarian Restaurants
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Shanghai in January Travel Guide
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Any questions, just drop a line.
Dear Adeline Lim,
Thanks for your inquiry!
As far as I know, you need to collect your online-booked ticket at Hongqiao Railway Station where you take the highspeed train from Suzhou to Shanghai ( or Shanghai to Suzhou).
Check out the link: Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station:
https://www.tour-beijing.com/blog/shanghai-travel/shanghai-transportation/shanghai-hongqiao-railway-station
But you can try your luck at the Pudong International Airport train station counter as for the ticket collecting.
Have a good time in China!