There are 5 ways to get from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Shanghai Central by train, subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Maglev, line 2 subway, line 4 subway
best- Take the train from Pudong International Airport to Longyang Roadtrain
- Take the subway from Longyang Road to Century Avenuesubway 2
- Take the subway from Century Avenue Station to Shanghai stationsubway 4
40 min¥55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shanghai Pudong Airport T2 to Shanghai Stationbus 4
1h 22m¥25–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shanghai Pudong-PVG to Shanghai Central45.9 km
37 minDrive 45.9 km
- Drive from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Shanghai Centralcar 45.9 km
37 min¥39–57Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Shanghai Centraltaxi 45.9 km
37 min¥170–210
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Shanghai Central is to bus which costs ¥25 - ¥45 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Shanghai Central is to drive which takes 37 min and costs ¥35 - ¥60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shanghai Pudong Airport T2 and arriving at Shanghai Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Shanghai Central station. However, there are services departing from Pudong International Airport and arriving at Shanghai station via Longyang Road and Century Avenue Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Central is 39 km. The road distance is 45.9 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Shanghai Central without a car is to Maglev and line 2 subway and line 4 subway which takes 40 min and costs ¥55.
It takes approximately 40 min to get from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Shanghai Central, including transfers.
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Shanghai Central bus services, operated by Shanghai Airport Authority, depart from Shanghai Pudong Airport T2 station.
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Shanghai Central train services, operated by Shanghai Maglev Transportation (SMT), depart from Pudong International Airport station.
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Shanghai Central bus services, operated by Shanghai Airport Authority, arrive at Shanghai Station.
What companies run services between Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), China and Shanghai Central, China?
Shanghai Airport Authority operates a bus from Shanghai Pudong Airport T2 to Shanghai Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥25–45 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- 86 021 28907700
- Website
- Shanghai Maglev Transportation
Train from Pudong International Airport to Longyang Road
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥50
- Website
- Shanghai Maglev Transportation
- Phone
- (86)021-64370000
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Subway from Longyang Road to Century Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Adult
- ¥4
Subway from Century Avenue Station to Shanghai station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Adult
- ¥1
- Phone
- +86 021-96990
- Website
- shanghaiairport.com
Bus from Shanghai Pudong Airport T2 to Shanghai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥25–45
- Schedules at
- shanghaiairport.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shanghai Pudong-PVG to Shanghai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Shanghai Central train services, operated by Shanghai Maglev Transportation (SMT), arrive at Longyang Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Shanghai Central is 46 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Shanghai Central.
There are 1886+ hotels available in Shanghai Central.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Central. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.