Guide to Shanghai Metro Line 13

Introduction

Shanghai Metro Line 13, also known as the Jiading-Pudong line, is a vital artery in Shanghai's extensive metro network. Spanning 38.8 kilometers and serving 31 stations, it connects the northwestern Jiading District to the eastern Pudong New Area. This line is particularly useful for tourists and locals alike, providing access to key areas such as Xintiandi, the Shanghai Natural History Museum, and the World Expo Museum. For a comprehensive overview of the entire Shanghai Metro system, visit the official Shanghai Metro website or check out this detailed Shanghai Metro guide.

Key Information for Travelers

• Operating hours: First trains depart around 5:30 AM, with last trains running until about 11:45 PM on weekdays.
• Extended service: On Fridays and Saturdays, service is extended until after midnight on the Jinyun Road to Huapeng Road section.
• Peak hours: Expect more frequent trains during morning (7:30-9:30 AM) and evening (5:00-7:30 PM) rush hours on weekdays.
• Weekend service: Trains run approximately every 5 minutes during peak hours (8:30 AM-8:30 PM) on weekends.
• Important stations: West Nanjing Road (interchange with Line 2), Xintiandi, and World Expo Museum are popular stops for tourists.

Line 13 Timetable

Station | First Train Departure Time | Last Train Departure Time
(SUN-THU) | Last Train Departure Time[EXTENDED]
(FRI-SAT)
---|---|---|---
To Jinyun Road ↓ | To Zhangjiang Rd ↑ | To Jinyun Road ↓ | To Zhangjiang Rd ↑ | To Jinyun Road ↓ | To Zhangjiang Rd ↑ | To Huapeng Rd ↑
Jinyun Road | 06:36
(Arrive) | 05:30 | 23:41
(Arrive) | 22:30 | *00:51
(Arrive) | 22:30 | *00:00
West Jinshajiang Road | 06:34 | 05:32 | 23:39 | 22:32 | *00:49 | 22:32 | *00:02
Fengzhuang | 06:31 | 05:36 | 23:36 | 22:36 | *00:46 | 22:36 | *00:06
South Qilianshan Road | 06:28 | 05:39 | 23:34 | 22:39 | *00:44 | 22:39 | *00:09
Zhenbei Road | 06:26 | 05:41 | 23:32 | 22:41 | *00:41 | 22:41 | *00:11
Daduhe Road | 06:23 | 05:44 | 23:29 | 22:44 | *00:39 | 22:44 | *00:14
Jinshajiang Road | 06:20 | 05:48 | 23:27 | 22:48 | *00:36 | 22:48 | *00:18
Longde Road | 06:17 | 05:50 | 23:24 | 22:50 | *00:34 | 22:50 | *00:20
Wuning Road | 06:14 | 05:53 | 23:22 | 22:53 | *00:32 | 22:53 | *00:23
Changshou Road | 06:12 | 05:55 | 23:20 | 22:55 | *00:30 | 22:55 | *00:25
Jiangning Road | 06:19 | 05:57 | 23:18 | 22:57 | *00:28 | 22:57 | *00:27
Hanzhong Road | 06:16 | 06:00 | 23:15 | 23:00 | *00:25 | 23:00 | *00:30
Shanghai Natural History Museum | 06:14 | 06:01 | 23:14 | 23:01 | *00:24 | 23:01 | *00:31
West Nanjing Road | 06:12 | 06:04 | 23:12 | 23:04 | *00:21 | 23:04 | *00:34
Middle Huaihai Road | 06:10 | 06:06 | 23:09 | 23:06 | *00:19 | 23:06 | *00:36
Site of the First CPC National Congress·Xintiandi | 06:07 | 06:09 | 23:07 | 23:09 | *00:16 | 23:09 | *00:39
Madang Road | 06:05 | 06:11 | 23:05 | 23:11 | *00:15 | 23:11 | *00:41
World Expo Museum | 06:03 | 06:13 | 23:02 | 23:13 | *00:12 | 23:13 | *00:43
Shibo Avenue | 06:00 | 06:16 | 22:59 | 23:16 | *00:09 | 23:16 | *00:46
Changqing Road | 05:57 | 06:19 | 22:57 | 23:19 | *00:07 | 23:19 | *00:49
Chengshan Road | 05:55 | 06:21 | 22:55 | 23:21 | *00:05 | 23:21 | *00:51
Dongming Road | 05:53 | 06:23 | 22:52 | 23:23 | *00:02 | 23:23 | *00:53
Huapeng Road | 05:50 | 06:26 | 22:50 | 23:26 | *00:00 | 23:26 | *00:55
(Arrive)
Xia'nan Road | 05:47 | 06:28 | 22:47 | 23:28 | 22:47 | 23:28 | --
Beicai | 05:45 | 06:31 | 22:45 | 23:31 | 22:45 | 23:31 | --
Chengchun Road | 05:43 | 06:33 | 22:43 | 23:33 | 22:43 | 23:33 | --
Lianxi Road | 05:41 | 06:35 | 22:40 | 23:35 | 22:40 | 23:35 | --
Middle Huaxia Road | 05:38 | 06:38 | 22:38 | 23:38 | 22:38 | 23:38 | --
Zhongke Road | 05:35 | 06:41 | 22:35 | 23:41 | 22:35 | 23:41 | --
Xuelin Road | 05:32 | 06:43 | 22:32 | 23:43 | 22:32 | 23:43 | --
Zhangjiang Road | 05:30 | 06:45
(Arrive) | 22:30 | 23:45
(Arrive) | 22:30 | 23:45
(Arrive) | --

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| Working Days

Name | Hours | Train Interval
Jinyun Rd～Huapeng Rd | Huapeng Rd ~ Zhangjiang Rd
Morning Peak | 07:30～09:30 | To Huapeng Rd : About 2 minutes and 30 seconds | To Zhangjiang Rd : About 5 minutes
To Jinyun Rd : About 2 minutes and 45 seconds | To Huapeng Rd : About 5 minutes and 30 seconds
Off-Peak Hours | 09:30～17:00 | About 6 minutes and 30 seconds
Evening Peak | 17:00～19:30 | About 3 minutes | About 6 minutes
Other Hours | About 6 minutes～10 minutes

| Saturday and Sunday (Weekends)

Name | Hours | Train Interval
Jinyun Rd～Zhangjiang Rd
Peak Hours | 08:30～20:30 | About 5 minutes
Other Hours | About 6 minutes～10 minutes
Extended Operation Interval (Friday, Saturday)
Names | Hours | Train Interval
Jinyun Rd ~ Huapeng Rd
Extended Operation | 22:30 ~ End of Operation | Abtout 15 minutes ~ 20 minutes
Notes 1. The operation hours of the section between Jinyun Road Station and Huapeng Road Station of Line 13 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.

Notable Stations and Attractions

West Nanjing Road

A major shopping district and interchange station with Line 2, providing access to People's Square and Lujiazui financial district.

Shanghai Natural History Museum

One of the largest museums of its kind in China, featuring impressive exhibitions on natural history and prehistoric life.

Site of the First CPC National Congress · Xintiandi

Historical site marking the birthplace of the Communist Party of China, located in the trendy Xintiandi area known for its restored Shikumen houses.

World Expo Museum

Commemorating the Shanghai World Expo 2010, this museum offers insights into the history of world expositions.

Tips for Riders

1. Purchase a Shanghai Public Transportation Card for convenient travel across all metro lines and buses.
2. Be prepared for crowded trains during peak hours, especially at major interchange stations.
3. Check for any service changes or extensions during national holidays, as schedules may vary.
4. Use the Shanghai Metro app for real-time updates and route planning.

Remember to always check the official Shanghai Metro website or app for the most up-to-date information on schedules and service changes.