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Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to People's Square

How to get from the airport to the city centre: time, fare and hours for each option.

  1. Express trainMaglev + Metro Line 2

    40–50 min

    Fare
    CN¥55–CN¥60
    Hours
    06:45–21:40
    ·
    every 15 min

    8 min at up to 300 km/h to Longyang Road, then Line 2 ~20 min to People's Square. Show a same-day boarding pass for a discount.

    Source: www.smtdc.com · checked 2026-09-28

  2. MetroShanghai Metro Line 2

    60–75 min

    Fare
    CN¥7–CN¥9
    Hours
    06:00–22:00
    ·
    every 6 min

    Direct to People's Square; the cheapest way, but a change of train at Guanglan Road is sometimes required.

    Source: www.shmetro.com · checked 2026-09-28

  3. Airport busAirport bus

    60–90 min

    Fare
    CN¥20–CN¥30
    Hours
    06:30–23:00
    ·
    every 20 min

    Line 1 to Hongqiao Airport, Line 2 to Jing'an Temple; pay at the counter in arrivals.

    Source: www.shanghaiairport.com · checked 2026-09-28

  4. TaxiTaxi

    45–70 min

    Fare
    CN¥170–CN¥230
    Hours
    24h

    Use the official rank only; ignore touts in the terminal and insist on the meter.

    Source: www.shanghaiairport.com · checked 2026-09-28

Fares and timetables change. Confirm with the operator before you travel.

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