Key Transport Options

  1. Metro 🚇

    • Coverage: 21 lines, 517 stations (896km total)
    • Cost: ¥3-7/ride; 1-day pass ¥18
    • Pros: Fast, avoids traffic; Cons: Crowded at peak hours

  2. Maglev 🚄

    • Route: Pudong Airport ↔ Longyang Rd (7 mins, 430km/h)
    • Cost: ¥50 (single), ¥80 (round-trip)
    • Best for: Airport transfers with tight schedules

  3. Taxis/Didi 🚖

    • Cost: ¥16起步价 (higher than metro)
    • Tip: Avoid rush hours (7-9AM, 5-7PM)

  4. Buses 🚌

    • Local buses: ¥2-5 (slow but scenic)
    • Airport buses: ¥28-36 to downtown

  5. Bike Sharing 🚲

    • HelloBike: ¥3/30 mins (ideal for short trips)

Comparison Chart

Option Speed Cost (¥) Best For
Metro Fast (40km/h) 3-18/day City-wide travel
Maglev Very Fast (430km/h) 50-80 Pudong Airport transfers
Taxi Medium (traffic-dependent) 16+ Late-night/group travel
Bike Slow (15km/h) 3+/ride Short distances

Pro Tip: Use Alipay/WeChat Pay for all transport (cash rarely accepted). For real-time updates, check Shanghai Metro APP.

Airport Note:

  • Pudong Airport: Take Maglev or Metro Line 2.
  • Hongqiao Airport: Metro Line 2⁄10 (closer to downtown).