As one of transport hub in China, Shanghai has very convenient transportation. Here you can almost reach most of important cities of the country from Shanghai by air, train, or coach. Also, Shanghai is one of international departure & arrival city in China.
By Air
Shanghai has two international airports, namely Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located in Changning District, Shanghai, approximately 13 kilometers from the city center; Pudong International Airport is located in the Pudong New Area of Shanghai, approximately 30 kilometers from the city center. The vast majority of international flights are concentrated here.
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| Shanghai Hongqiao Airport | Shanghai Pudong Airport |
The 2 airports are connected by a "guest road" (A1 Road) and the beltway (A20 Road) of Shanghai, both of which takes 45 minutes by car.
By Train
There are currently 11 railway stations in Shanghai, including four large ones: Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai South Railway Station, Hongqiao Railway Station, and Shanghai West Railway Station.
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| Shanghai Railway Station | Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station |
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| Shanghai South Railway Station | Shanghai West Railway Station |
By Long-distance bus
Shanghai has a developed road transportation network, and all cities along the road have long-distance buses entering and exiting Shanghai. There are many long-distance bus stations in Shanghai, mainly including Shanghai Long-distance Bus Terminal, Shanghai Long-distance Bus South Station, Shanghai Hongqiao West Station, and Wuning Long-distance Bus Station.
Shanghai Long-distance Bus Terminal: Most of the long-distance bus terminals are city buses, with a large number of direct trains to Anhui, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, and ticket prices are also very cheap. The surrounding transportation is extremely convenient, with Shanghai Railway Station and Rail Transit Lines 1, 3, and 4 located to the east of the main station; More than 20 urban bus routes are distributed in the east, west, and north of the terminal.
Shanghai Long Distance Passenger South Station: Most of the trains are urban express trains to Anhui, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang. Passengers to these three provinces and cities can choose to depart from the South Station. Long distance buses passing through the Hangzhou Bay Cross Sea Bridge in the direction of Ningbo can buy return tickets at the South Station.
Shanghai Hongqiao Passenger West Station: One of the "four main and six auxiliary" long-distance passenger transportation stations in Shanghai, located at the Hongqiao transportation hub and a first-class passenger station, mainly operates routes to Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and some Anhui directions.
Wuning long-distance bus station: mainly operates long-distance passenger buses in the Yanfu region of Jiangsu, Huanggang region of Hubei, and Henan, Anhui, Sichuan, etc. All vehicles are domestic or imported luxury express buses updated in the past two years.
By Ship
There are currently two international passenger terminals in Shanghai, namely the Shanghai Port International Passenger Transport Center and the Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal. The route direction can reach Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Europe, and Southeast Asia; China is navigable to ports such as Dalian, Ningbo, and Hankou.
Shanghai Port International Passenger Transport Center Terminal: Shanghai Port International Passenger Transport Center is a comprehensive business development project that integrates cruise terminals and commercial offices. It has routes to Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Europe, Southeast Asia, as well as domestic routes to Dalian and Qingdao.
Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal: The Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal is located in the waters of Paotai on the Yangtze River shoreline of Wusongkou, Shanghai, at the intersection of the Yangtze River, Huangpu River, and Wenzaobang Rivers. It is currently one of the busiest international cruise home ports in Asia. We have opened routes to the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, the Americas, the Middle East, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and polar regions.
City Transport
Metro: At present, Shanghai Metro has opened 17 subway lines and one Pujiang Line. The first subway train usually runs from 5:25 to 6:00, and the last train runs from 22:00 to 22:30. Tickets are divided into two categories: one-way tickets and special tickets:
1. One-way ticket: A single ticket is charged according to the road section, ranging from 3 to 7 yuan, making package tickets more cost-effective.
2. Special ticket:
(1) One day ticket: Ticket price is 18 yuan, Passengers can ride all lines of Shanghai Rail Transit (excluding the maglev line) indefinitely during the 24-hour operation period after the first card swiping in.
(2) Three day ticket, Ticket price: 45 yuan, Passengers can ride all lines of Shanghai Rail Transit (excluding the maglev line) indefinitely during the 72 hour operation period after the first card swiping in.
(3) Commemorative ticket: In and out, no recycling when exiting the station. If a commemorative ticket is lost or damaged by human factors, it will be considered as missing or invalid. The handling rules are the same as for a one-way ticket.
(4) One ticket for maglev subway: 55 yuan for one way and 85 yuan for two ways. Shanghai Subway and Maglev have launched the "Maglev Subway One Ticket Pass" for the first time, which includes the "Subway One Day Ticket+Maglev One Way" One Ticket Pass and the "Subway One Day Ticket+Maglev Two Way" One Ticket Pass, with a discount on profit sharing. If you frequently take transportation in Shanghai, it is recommended to purchase a subway one day ticket, three day ticket, or bus card, which can be obtained at both light rail and subway stations.
Bus: The transportation routes in Shanghai are very convenient and extend in all directions. Generally, there are regular routes (including suburban routes), specialized routes, and tourist routes, with a single fare of 2 yuan. For suburban county routes, the fare ranges from 1 yuan to 11 yuan, and multi-level fares are implemented based on mileage. Due to the large number of one-way lanes, Shanghai buses often have different up and down routes. If you are planning to take the same bus back, it is best to inquire where the return station is before getting off.
Sightseeing Bus: The Shanghai Urban Golden Tourism Circle sightseeing bus provides three sightseeing routes: Shanghai City Tour (red line), Shanghai Ancient Temple Tour (green line), and Shanghai Pudong Area (blue line).
Ticket purchasing site: At the intersection of Nanjing West Road and Tibet Middle Road in Huangpu District, Shanghai (near the pedestrian street intersection of Nanjing East Road), Nanjing Road (New World City), ticket purchase time: 9:00-17:00;
Bund Tourism Consulting Center, No. 588 Jiujiang Road (near Hubei Road), Huangpu District, Shanghai, at Yufosi Temple. Ticket purchase time: 9:00-16:30;
Sightseeing buses are very crowded during peak hours of commuting (7:00-9:00, 17:00-20:00), and road congestion is quite severe. Tourists with conditions can stagger their travel during peak hours. Sightseeing buses are very crowded during peak hours of commuting (7:00-9:00, 17:00-20:00), and road congestion is quite severe. Tourists with conditions can stagger their travel during peak hours.
Taxi: There are over 50000 taxis in Shanghai, and the drivers must be locals according to regulations, which is basically very convenient to ride and has high safety.