Shanghai Transportation

Shanghai Transportation, to some extent, is strongly linked to Shanghai Tours. As the most developed city in China, Shanghai has the best transport network compared with other cities in China. At present, the main transportation modes in Shanghai are airplanes, trains, buses, ships and so on. What's more, Shanghai Port is an important hub in China.

How to Get to Shanghai

Shanghai has formed five transportation modes including railway, waterway, highway, aviation and metro, and has a super-large comprehensive transportation network.

By Air

As the most developed city in China, Shanghai has two large airports, namely, Hongqiao International Airport and Pudong International Airport. At present, there are about 1,000 flights going through the two airports, including many domestic and international flights. Hongqiao International Airport is located in Changning District, Shanghai, 13 kilometers from the down. It is a 4E civil international airport. It is one of China's three major gateway hubs and an international scheduled airport. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 30 kilometers away from the downtown. It is a 4F civil airport and one of China's three major gateway hubs. What's more, Shanghai Airlines has opened more than 100 domestic routes and also accessed 17 medium- and long-range international and regional routes including Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Australia, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Moscow, Hong Kong, Macau and Taipei. 

Shanghai Airports Transfer

The transportation from the airports(Pudong Airport and Hongqiao Airport) is very convenient. Visitors can make a transfer by metro, airport bus, maglev, taxi and so on. Therefore, do not worry how to get the downtown. For the detailed information, please click the following links.

Shanghai Domestic Flights

Shanghai International Flights

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By Train

There are four railway stations in Shanghai, namely, Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai South Railway Station, Hongqiao Railway Station and Shanghai West Railway Station.

  • Most of the high-speed trains in Shanghai stop at Hongqiao Railway Station. The station is also the busiest high-speed railway station in China, which has realized zero-transfer with airplanes, buses, long-distance buses and subways, and has direct buses to various railway stations. 
  • Shanghai Railway Station is the largest railway station in Shanghai and the departure station of Shanghai-Nanjing Intercity Railway. The trains departing from Shanghai Railway Station runs to all over the country, including direct express trains to Beijing and Tianjin, as well as direct express trains to Hong Kong. 
  • Shanghai South Railway Station is the southern gate of Shanghai. The trains mainly pass through the Yangtze River Delta, the Pearl River Delta and the South China Economic Region.
  • Most of the cars between the Shanghai-Hangzhou line and the Shanghai-Nanjing line need to be returned from the Shanghai West Railway Station, and there are Shanghai-Nanjing high-speed trains.

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By Long-distance Bus

There are more than 40 long-distance passenger bus stations in Shanghai, mainly including Shanghai Nanhui Coach Station, Shanghai Jiaotong Dazhong Long-distance Bus Station, Shanghai South Long-Distance Bus Station, Shanghai Long-distance Bus Passenger Transport Terminal, Shanghai Pudong East Long Distance Bus Station. The long-distance buses to all provinces in East China can be found at these stations, especially the buses to Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Most of the vehicles are luxury coaches, which are very convenient and comfortable. Shanghai Tour Bus Center provides the buses to cities surrounding Shanghai.

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By Ferry

Shanghai currently has two international passenger terminals, namely Shanghai Port International Passenger Transport Center and Shanghai Port Wusong Passenger Transport Center. The destinations include Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Europe, Southeast Asia. What's more, they are connected with the ports of Dalian, Ningbo, Hankou and so on.

  • Shanghai Port International Passenger Transport Center is a comprehensive business development project integrating philatelic wharf and commercial office. It has routes to Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Europe and Southeast Asia, as well as routes to Dalian and Qingdao.
  • Shanghai Port Wusong Passenger Transport Center is located in the intersection of the Yangtze River, Huangpu River, and the Wenzaobang River. It is one of the busiest international cruise ports in Asia. It has opened routes to the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, the Americas, the Middle East, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and the Polar Regions.
  • Shanghai – Ningbo Cruise 
  • Shanghai Transportation – Cruise and Ship
  • Shanghai and Yangtze Cruise

How to Get Around Shanghai

As the most developed city, Shanghai has formed the three-dimensional inner-city network. When you come to Shanghai, it is very convenient to travel to many major sights by metro, city-bus and taxi. What's more, the visitors can go to the surrounding cities of Shanghai by long-distance bus.

By Metro

The working time of  Shanghai Metro is generally from 5:30-6:00 a.m. to 22:00-22:30 p.m. If you frequently travel in Shanghai, it is recommended to purchase a subway one-day ticket(18 yuan for 24 hours) or a three-day ticket(45 yuan for 72 hours).

Lines in Operation

As of December 2018, there were 16 Shanghai Metro lines in operation, with a total of 415 stations (including 2 maglev stations) and a total mileage of 705 kilometers.

Lines under Construction

As of December 2018, there are 4 Shanghai Metro lines under construction, which are the Phase II of Line 10, Line 14, Line 15, and Line 18. The mileage under construction is 163.6 kilometers.

Lines under Planning

The latest Shanghai Metro Planning Map, "Second Public Announcement of Shanghai Rail Transit Construction Plan (2017-2025) Environmental Impact Assessment" shows that from 2017-2025, 9 new lines will be built in the next 8 years to cover Minhang District, Baoshan District, etc., including Line 19, Line 20, Line 21, Line 22, Line 23, Line 24, Line 25, Jiamin Line and Airport Express.

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By Maglev

Shanghai is currently home to the 30km (19 mile) maglev line using the German Transrapid system from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Longyang Road for transfer to Metro Line 2, completing the journey in eight minutes. 

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By City-bus

Shanghai's public transportation system is very complete, which is divided into regular routes (covering suburbs), special routes and tourist routes. The number between 300-399 is the night line (23:00 - around 4:00 am). The fare is 2 yuan. And the fare for the suburbs and counties  ranges from 1-11 yuan. Shanghai Transportation – City-Bus is the best way to enjoy the beauty of Shanghai. What's more, it is very convenient to have a Shanghai Public Transportation Card. 

Shanghai has 10 tourist lines.

  • No. 1: Shanghai Stadium-Attractions in Songjiang District
  • No. 2: Shanghai Stadium-Attractions in Nanhui County
  • No. 3: Shanghai Stadium-Attractions in Pudong New Area
  • No. 4: Shanghai Stadium-Attractions in Qingpu County
  • No. 5: Shanghai Stadium-Attractions in Chongming County
  • No. 6: Shanghai Stadium-Attractions in Jiading District
  • No. 7: Human History Landscape Line
  • No. 8: Downtown Tour Sightseeing Line at Night
  • No. 9: Shanghai Stadium-Wuxi
  • No. 10: Shopping Tour in the Downtown

Note: Due to the large number of one-way streets, Shanghai buses tend to have different routes. If you are going to return on the same road, it is best to find out where the returning station is before getting off the bus.

Shanghai City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

The urban sightseeing route consists of two lines with 15 stops, connecting the famous landscapes such as People's Square, Nanjing Road, the Bund, Old City God Temple, Huaihai Road, Xintiandi, Jin Mao Tower, and Oriental Pearl Tower. You can get on and off at any stop.

Operation Time Interval(m) Price(Yuan)
April 1-October 31: 09:00-21:30 20 30
November 1-March 31: 09:00-19:30 20 30

By Taxi

Shanghai Transportation – Taxi is plentiful in Shanghai and the market competition has driven taxi fare down to affordable prices for the average resident (¥14( ¥18 after 11 p.m.) for the first 3 kilometers). Taking a taxi is a fast and convenient way to get around Shanghai. The city, has the best-managed taxi service in China. Most cabbies know their way around and expertly negotiate the city's busy traffic. Taxis are usually readily available, but hailing one in rush hours is difficult and on rainy days is almost impossible.

Shanghai Taxi Fare

  0~3 KM 3~15 KM Above 15 KM
Daytime: (5:00~23:00) RMB 14-16 RMB 2.5 / KM RMB 3.75 / KM
Night: (23:00~5:00) RMB 18-21 RMB 3.3 / KM RMB 5 / KM
Note: 5 minutes waiting equals to one kilometer in charging.

Shanghai Taxi Phone Numbers

Main Taxi Corp. Taxi Booking Call Complaints Call
Qiangsheng +86 21 62580000 +86 21 62581234
Dazhong +86 21 96822 +86 21 62580780
Jinjiang +86 21 96961 +86 21 64169292
Ba-Shi +86 21 96840 800-820-84000
+86 21 64312788

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By Bike

Public Bike

At present, public bicycles are only available at Yangpu District, Minhang District, Baoshan District, Pudong New Area and Songjiang District, but only the public bikes at the Sheshan Resort of Songjiang District are open to tourists.

By Sharing Bike

App-based “bike sharing” systems have grown unbelievably fast in Chinese cities since the end of 2016. These bikes appeared in most cities overnight like virus, such as Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other big cities. At present, it has become a popular and healthy transportation option for short distance within 2 kilometers.

By Cruise

As many bridges, tunnels, and subways are built, people have much more choices when traveling across the Huangpu River. However, ferryboats with 100-year's history are still popular choices for pedestrians and cyclists because of their convenience and low price.

At present, there are in total 19 ferry lines serving nearly 40 ferry stations along both sides of the Huangpu River, providing links between Pudong and Puxi.

  • Dongjin Line (East Jinling Road Ferry Station – Dongchang Road Ferry Station, near the Oriental Pearl TV Tower)
    East Jinling Road Ferry Station
    Add: 127 Zhongshan Road (E-1), Huangpu District
    Tel: +86 21 58781820
    Hours: 07:00-22:00, runs every 15 minutes
    Transportation: Bus 22, 26, 37, 55, 6, 123, 126, 135, 145, 251, 330, 503, 576, 868, 910, 921, 926, 928, 934
  • Dongchang Road Ferry Station
    Add: 1 Dongchang Road, Pudong New District
    Tel: +86 21 58781820
    Hours: 07:00-22:00, runs every 15 minutes
    Transportation: Bus 81, 86, 313, 338, 339, 797, 961, 977, Hunan Line, Luchuan Line, Cailu Line, Lujiazui No.1 Ring Line
  • Dongfu Line (East Fuxing Road Ferry Station – Dongchang Road Ferry Station, near the Oriental Pearl TV Tower
    East Fuxing Road Ferry Station
    Add: 1 East Fuxing Road, Huangpu District
    Tel: +86 21 63321327
    Hours: 07:00-19:00, runs every 30 minutes
    Transportation: Bus 24, 65, 576, 715, 736, 801, 868, 910, 928, 930
  • Dongchang Road Ferry Station
    Add: 1 Dongchang Road, Pudong New District
    Tel: +86 21 58781820
    Hours: 07:00-22:00, runs every 15 minutes
    Transportation: Bus 81, 86, 313, 338, 339, 797, 961, 977, Hunan Line, Luchuan Line, Cailu Line, Lujiazui No.1 Ring Line

Huangpu River Cruise

Huangpu River, a symbol of Shanghai, originates in Dianshan Lake and empties into the Yangtze River at Wusongkou (estuary of Wusong River), which divides Shanghai into its eastern and western parts. The river has been a silent eyewitness to Shanghai's history and its development. Huangpu Night Cruise is a must-do in Shanghai.
Note:  Shanghai Cruise Service Center Inquiry: +86 400 880 9118

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