There are 5 ways to get from Shanghai Central to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) by subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Line 4 subway, line 2 subway, Maglev
best- Take the subway from Shanghai station to Century Avenue Stationsubway 4
- Take the subway from Century Avenue to Longyang Roadsubway 2
- Take the train from Longyang Road to Pudong International Airporttrain
44 min¥55–57Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shanghai Station to Shanghai Pudong Airport T2bus 4
1h 22m¥24–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shanghai Central to Shanghai Pudong-PVG46.9 km
39 minDrive 46.9 km
- Drive from Shanghai Central to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)car 46.9 km
39 min¥40–58Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shanghai Central to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)taxi 46.9 km
39 min¥170–210
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai Central to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) is to bus which costs ¥24 - ¥45 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai Central to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) is to drive which takes 39 min and costs ¥35 - ¥60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shanghai Station station and arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport T2. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai Central station to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG). However, there are services departing from Shanghai station and arriving at Pudong International Airport via Century Avenue and Longyang Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between Shanghai Central and Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) is 39 km. The road distance is 46.9 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai Central to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) without a car is to line 4 subway and line 2 subway and Maglev which takes 44 min and costs ¥55 - ¥57.
It takes approximately 44 min to get from Shanghai Central to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), including transfers.
Shanghai Central to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) bus services, operated by Shanghai Airport Authority, depart from Shanghai Station.
Shanghai Central to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) train services, operated by Shanghai Metro, depart from Shanghai station.
Shanghai Central to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) bus services, operated by Shanghai Airport Authority, arrive at Shanghai Pudong Airport T2 station.
What companies run services between Shanghai Central, China and Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), China?
Shanghai Airport Authority operates a bus from Shanghai Station to Shanghai Pudong Airport T2 hourly. Tickets cost ¥24–45 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- (86)021-64370000
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Subway from Shanghai station to Century Avenue Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4–6
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Adult
- ¥4
Subway from Century Avenue to Longyang Road
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Adult
- ¥1
- Phone
- 86 021 28907700
- Website
- Shanghai Maglev Transportation
Train from Longyang Road to Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥50
- Website
- Shanghai Maglev Transportation
- Phone
- +86 021-96990
- Website
- shanghaiairport.com
Bus from Shanghai Station to Shanghai Pudong Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥24–45
- Schedules at
- shanghaiairport.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shanghai Central to Shanghai Pudong-PVG
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- ¥170–210
Shanghai Dazhong
- Phone
- + 86 21 - 96822
- Website
- 96822.com
Shanghai Haibo
- Phone
- +86 21 - 96933
Shanghai Jinjiang Taxi Service
- Phone
- +86 21 - 96961
Shanghai Qiangsheng
- Phone
- +86 21 - 62580000
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More Questions & Answers
Shanghai Central to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) train services, operated by Shanghai Metro, arrive at Century Avenue Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai Central to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) is 47 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Shanghai Central to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG).
There are 21+ hotels available in Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shanghai Central and Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.