Home/Airports

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Shanghai — Transport Guide 2026

Pudong (PVG) is 30 km east of central Shanghai. The Shanghai Maglev is the world's fastest passenger train — 7-8 min from PVG to Longyang Road for CNY 50. Metro Line 2 is slower (60 min) but cheaper (CNY 8). Hongqiao (SHA) is the secondary domestic-focused airport, 13 km from centre.

PVG30 km to cityCNYAsia

Last updated: 2026-07

Last verified: September 2026·By AirConnect Editorial·Fact-checked against Shanghai Pudong International Airport authority + local transit operators + on-the-ground reports
Cheapest
Metro Line 2 (~$1.10)
Fastest
Maglev — 7 min (world's fastest train)

Every transport option compared

Maglev to Longyang Road

train · Best for: Fastest + iconic
Cost
CNY 50 (~$7) · CNY 40 with flight ticket
Time
7 min at 431 km/h
Frequency
Every 15-20 min · 06:45-21:40
From Longyang Road change to Metro Line 7 (Jing'an Temple) or Line 16.

Metro Line 2 to People's Square

metro · Best for: Cheapest
Cost
CNY 8 (~$1.10)
Time
60 min
Frequency
Every 5-10 min · 06:00-22:00
Direct to city centre.

Official taxi

taxi · Best for: Direct + luggage
Cost
CNY 150-200 (~$21-28)
Time
45-75 min (traffic)
Frequency
On-demand
Insist on meter. Have destination in Chinese.

DiDi

ride share · Best for: App-based · needs Chinese phone
Cost
CNY 120-180
Time
45-75 min
Frequency
On-demand

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Shanghai (PVG)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver 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.

Check transfer pricesRenting a car instead? Compare rentals with free cancellation.

Where to stay in Shanghai

Shanghai hotels for PVG arrivals

Compare all hotels near your airport transfer route. Instant confirmation + free cancellation on most rates.

Search hotels

Stay connected abroad — no roaming bills

Instant eSIM from $3/week. Works in 200+ countries. Install in 2 minutes.

Get eSIM

Shanghai travel deals

Weekly hotel + flight deals for this destination. No spam.

Find cheap flights

Compare flights · Powered by Trip.com

Search flights
Or compare on Expedia — often better US + EU faresBundle flight + hotel on Trip.com

Frequently asked

How far is Shanghai Pudong International Airport from Shanghai?
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is 30 km from Shanghai city centre.
What is the cheapest way from PVG to Shanghai?
Metro Line 2 (~$1.10)
What is the fastest way from PVG to Shanghai?
Maglev — 7 min (world's fastest train)