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Shanghai Airport Transportation Guide

04/24/2025

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Shanghai Airport

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Airport Transportation

PVG vs SHA

Inter-Airport Transfer (PVG ↔ SHA)

New! Airport Link Line: Newly opened in 2024

🚌 Airport Shuttle Bus

⏱️
Duration:

60-90 mins
(traffic dependent)
💰
Fare:

¥34

🚇 Metro Line 2 + 10

⏱️
Duration:

100-120 mins
🔄
Transfer:

Change at Guanglan Road

🌟 Airport Link Line

🚄
Duration:

40 mins
💳
Fare:

¥26
🕒
Hours:

6:00 - 22:00
📍
Stations:

PVG T2 ↔ SHA T2

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.

⏰
Travel Time:

60-70 minutes to People’s Square
💰
Fare:

¥8
🕒
Operating Hours:

5:30 AM – 10:30 PM
🚇
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.

⚡
Travel Time:

8 mins (Maglev) + 20 mins (Metro)
💳
Fare:

¥50 (Maglev) + ¥4 (Metro)
🌙
Operating Hours:

6:45 AM – 9:40 PM
⏱️
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.

🌙
Travel Time:

30 minutes to Nanjing Road
💳
Fare:

¥4

Terminal 2

Dual metro options with Lines 2 & 10 for flexible routing.

🌙
Travel Time:

35 mins to People’s Square (Line 2)
💳
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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