Pudong (PVG)
- Maglev to Longyang Road (then metro). Watch for discounted “with same-day air ticket” fares at the counter.
- Metro Line 2 — slow but direct toward downtown / Hongqiao direction.
- DiDi / taxi — official ranks only; 45–90 minutes to the Bund depending on traffic.
Hongqiao (SHA)
Connected to Hongqiao Railway Station. Metro Lines 2 and 10 serve the complex. If you arrive by high-speed train and fly out of PVG the same day, leave a wide berth for the cross-city transfer.
Tickets to book soon after landing
Shanghai Disneyland (dated tickets), Shanghai Museum, and any day trips. Set up data before you leave the airport Wi-Fi.
Outline from published PVG Maglev / metro Line 2 patterns as of 2026. Re-check last-train times on the day. Reviewed 9 Oct 2026.
FAQ
Maglev or metro from PVG?
Maglev is faster to Longyang Road, then metro onward. Metro Line 2 is cheaper and goes further west without a transfer — better with big luggage if you do not mind ~60–90 minutes.
Can I use Alipay for metro?
Yes once tourist Alipay works — or buy a single-journey ticket with cash/card at machines. See our Alipay guide.
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