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.
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Last updated: 2026-07
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 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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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)