China Travel Guide
Transportation
Shanghai Airport Transportation Guide
04/25/2025
Inter-Airport Transfer (PVG ↔ SHA)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Transportation
Option 1: Metro Line 2 (Cheapest)
Directly connects PVG to downtown (People’s Square, Nanjing Road) with the lowest fare option.
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Travel Time:60-70 minutes to People’s Square
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Fare:¥8
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Operating Hours:5:30 AM – 10:30 PM
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Frequency:Every 8-10 minutes
Pro Tip: 🚫 Avoid rush hours (7:30–9:00 AM & 5:00–7:00 PM) with large luggage. Use Alipay/WeChat Pay for tickets.
PVG Metro Station - By: MNXANL
Option 2: Maglev + Metro Line 2 (Fastest)
Combine Maglev's speed with metro convenience for fastest downtown access.
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Travel Time:8 mins (Maglev) + 20 mins (Metro)
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Fare:¥50 (Maglev) + ¥4 (Metro)
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Operating Hours:6:45 AM – 9:40 PM
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Frequency:Every 15-20 minutes
Discount: 20% off Maglev with same-day flight ticket!
Maglev Train - By: User Alex Needham
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) Transportation
Terminal 1
Direct metro access via Line 10 to downtown Nanjing Road.
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Travel Time:30 minutes to Nanjing Road
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Fare:¥4
Terminal 2
Dual metro options with Lines 2 & 10 for flexible routing.
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Travel Time:35 mins to People’s Square (Line 2)
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Fare:¥5 (Line 2) / ¥4 (Line 10)
SHA Terminal 2 Station - By: Kmchang28
Terminal Navigation Update
PVG Terminal Transfer
- 🆓 Free shuttle: T1 Gate 8 (Arrival Level) ↔ T2 Gate 27 (Arrival Level)
- 🚶 Indoor walkway: 15-minute walk (open 24 hours)
- 🚗 Emergency shuttle: Every 20 mins (after 11 PM)
SHA Terminal Transfer
- 🏃 Walking path: Only 8 minutes from T1 to T2
- 🚇 Direct metro: Line 2 connects both terminals
- 🔔 Tip: T2 provides access to the high-speed rail station after security
Essential Airport Transfer Tips
🧳 Luggage Management
- → Use elevators/escalators
- → Store bags at major stations
- → Avoid staircases
⏰ Time Optimization
- → Arrive 2 hours early
- → Check last train times
- → Monitor metro maintenance
💸 Budget Tips
- → Use metro day passes
- → Claim Maglev discounts
- → Pre-install Didi app
Enhanced FAQ
❓ "How to use the new Airport Link Line?"
→ Board at PVG T2 B2 level, follow purple signs, supports transport card QR code
❓ "Late night transfer options?"
→ Night Bus Line 1 (23:30–1:00), fare ¥15
❓ "Terminal transfer time?"
→ Reserve 20 mins at PVG, only 10 mins at SHA
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