How to get from PVG to Shanghai
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Maglev to Longyang Rd + Metro Line 2 | ¥50 + ¥10 | 20 min + 30 min |
| Taxi / DiDi (direct) | ¥170–250 | 45–80 min |
The Maglev (world's fastest commercial train at 430km/h) is the most fun airport connection on earth. Worth taking once even if the metro is cheaper.
Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer
A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into PVG.
Getting out of Shanghai (PVG)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from Pudong Airport to Shanghai cost?
¥170–250 — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from PVG to Shanghai?
Maglev to Longyang Rd + Metro Line 2 at ¥50 + ¥10 — 20 min + 30 min to central Shanghai.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in China?
144-hour transit visa-free for 54 nationalities through Shanghai. Also the 24-hour transit visa-free for airside stopovers.