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Shanghai Metro Line 1: Timetables and Service Information

04/25/2025

Shanghai Metro Line 1 serves as a vital north-south transportation artery, linking key commercial and residential hubs. Our comprehensive guide covers:

  • First and last train times
  • Peak and off-peak service frequencies
  • Weekend extended operation schedules
    Plan your journey efficiently with our up-to-date information. For a complete overview, check our detailed Shanghai metro map

Shanghai Metro Line 1 Station-by-Station First and Last Train Timetable

The following table lists the first and last train times for all stations on Shanghai Metro Line 1, including distinctions between weekdays and weekends:


Station | First Train Departure Time | Last Train Departure Time
(SUN-THU) | Last Train Departure Time[EXTENDED]
(FRI-SAT)
---|---|---|---
to Fujin Road | to Shanghai Railway Station | to Xinzhuang | to Fujin Road | to Xinzhuang | to Fujin Road | to Xinzhuang
Xinzhuang | 05:30 | -- | 06:04
(Arrive) | 22:32 | 23:34
(Arrive) | *00:00 | *01:04
(Arrive)
Waihuanlu | 05:32 | -- | 06:02 | 22:34 | 23:32 | *00:02 | *01:02
Lianhua Road | 05:34 | -- | 06:00 | 22:36 | 23:30 | *00:04 | *01:00
Jinjiang Park | 05:37 | -- | 05:57 | 22:39 | 23:27 | *00:07 | *00:57
Shanghai South Railway Station | 05:18 | 04:55 | 05:54 | 22:42 | 23:24 | *00:10 | *00:54
Caobao Road | 05:20 | 04:57 | 05:51 | 22:45 | 23:21 | *00:13 | *00:51
Shanghai Indoor Stadium | 05:23 | 05:00 | 05:49 | 22:48 | 23:19 | *00:16 | *00:49
Xujiahui | 05:25 | 05:02 | 05:46 | 22:50 | 23:16 | *00:18 | *00:46
Hengshan Road | 05:27 | 05:04 | 05:44 | 22:52 | 23:14 | *00:20 | *00:44
Changshu Road | 05:29 | 05:06 | 05:42 | 22:54 | 23:12 | *00:22 | *00:42
South Shaanxi Road | 05:31 | 05:08 | 05:40 | 22:56 | 23:10 | *00:24 | *00:40
Site of the First CPC National Congress·Huangpi RD.(S) | 05:34 | 05:11 | 05:38 | 22:58 | 23:08 | *00:26 | *00:38
People's Square | 05:37 | 05:14 | 05:35 | 23:01 | 23:05 | *00:29 | *00:35
Xinzha Road | 05:38 | 05:15 | 05:33 | 23:03 | 23:03 | *00:31 | *00:33
Hanzhong Road | 05:40 | 05:17 | 05:31 | 23:05 | 23:01 | *00:33 | *00:31
Shanghai Railway Station | 05:43 | 05:19
(Arrive) | 05:30 | 23:08 | 23:00 | *00:36 | *00:30
North Zhongshan Road | 05:45 | -- | 05:57 | 23:10 | 22:57 | *00:38 | *00:27
Yanchang Road | 05:48 | -- | 05:55 | 23:13 | 22:55 | *00:41 | *00:25
Shanghai Circus World | 05:50 | -- | 05:53 | 23:15 | 22:53 | *00:43 | *00:23
Wenshui Road | 05:52 | -- | 05:50 | 23:17 | 22:50 | *00:45 | *00:20
Pengpu Xincun | 05:55 | -- | 05:47 | 23:20 | 22:47 | *00:48 | *00:17
Gongkang Road | 05:58 | -- | 05:45 | 23:23 | 22:45 | *00:51 | *00:15
Tonghe Xincun | 06:00 | -- | 05:42 | 23:25 | 22:42 | *00:53 | *00:12
Hulan Road | 06:03 | -- | 05:40 | 23:27 | 22:40 | *00:55 | *00:10
Gongfu Xincun | 06:05 | -- | 05:37 | 23:30 | 22:37 | *00:58 | *00:07
Bao'an Highway | 06:08 | -- | 05:34 | 23:33 | 22:34 | *01:01 | *00:04
West Youyi Road | 06:10 | -- | 05:32 | 23:35 | 22:32 | *01:03 | *00:02
Fujin Road | 06:12
(Arrive) | -- | 05:30 | 23:37
(Arrive) | 22:30 | *01:05
(Arrive) | *00:00

Shanghai Metro Line 1 Train Frequency

To facilitate passenger travel, Shanghai Metro Line 1 adopts a flexible operational strategy based on different time periods and weekday/weekend schedules:

Monday ~ Thursday

Name | Hours | Train Interval
Xinzhuang – Fujin Rd
Morning Peak | 7:00 ~ 9:00 | About 2 minutes and 30 seconds
Off-peak Hours | 9:00~17:00 | About 5 minutes
Evening Peak | 17:00 ~ 19:00 | About 3 minutes
Other hours | About 4 ~ 9 minutes
Friday
Name | Hours | Train Interval
Xinzhuang – Fujin Rd
Morning Peak | 7:00~9:00 | About 2 minutes and 30 seconds
Off-peak Hours | 9:00~15:00 | About 5 minutes
Evening Peak | 15:00~19:00 | About 3 minutes
Other hours | About 4 ~ 9 minutes
Saturday and Sunday
Name | Hours | Train Interval
Xinzhuang – Fujin Rd
Peak Hours | 9:00~20:00 | About 4 minutes
Other hours | About 6 ~ 12 minutes
Delayed train interval (Friday, Saturday)
Name | Hours | Train Interval
Xinzhuang – Fujin Rd
Delayed operation | 22:30 ~ End | About 10 ~15 minutes

Notes

1. The operation hours of Line 1 will be extended on Fridays and Saturdays.

2. There will be separate notices for operation on national holidays subject to the actual conditions of each station.

As the main artery connecting Shanghai's north and south, Metro Line 1 not only links important hubs such as Xinzhuang, Xujiahui, People's Square, and Shanghai Railway Station, but also provides convenient travel options for residents along the line. Whether for weekday commuting or weekend leisure, understanding Line 1's timetable and train frequencies can help you better plan your journey and fully enjoy the convenient transportation of this international metropolis.

We hope that the detailed information provided about Shanghai Metro Line 1 will help you easily plan each of your subway trips. For more information about Shanghai Metro, please follow official channels for the latest updates.

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