Shanghai Airport Link Line Guides

On Dec 27 2024, Shanghai Metro's Airport Link Line was put into operation, which has become the most convenient, shortest, and cheapest transportation way between Shanghai Pudong Airport（PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA).

This 59-kilometer Airport Link Line links Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) Terminal 2 and Shanghai Pudong Airport（PVG) Terminal 1&Terminal 2. It has a travel time of around 40 minutes with an approximate speed of 160km per hour.

Ticket Price:

The starting fare: RMB4
The full journey on the route: RMB26 (around USD3.58), from Pudong Airport T1&T2 to Hongqiao Airport T2
The ticket counters are in the station. Credit cards, cash, Alipay and Wechat are accepted.

Operation Timetable

Departure: 06:00 - 22:00
Arrival: 06:39 - 22:39
The intervals: 15 minute

Routes and Stations

There are seven stations, including Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2, Zhongchun Road, Jinghong Road, South Sanlin, East Kangqiao, Shanghai International Resort and Pudong Airport Terminal 1&2.

If travelers want to visit Shanghai Disneyland by Airport Link Line from Shanghai Pudong Airport or Hongqiao Airport, please note that there is still 4.5km to Shanghai Disneyland Park from Shanghai International Resort station. The travelers can take bus No.50 or taxi Shanghai International Resort station to Shanghai Disneyland Park. It needs around 10-13 minutes.

Station location in two airports

Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 Station: on the B1 floor of Terminal 2

Pudong Airport Station: on the B2 floor of Terminal 1&T2

How to get to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station from Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2
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How to get to Hongqiao Airport Terminal 1 from Terminal 2
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Travel Tips:

1. There are two types of trains in operation for the Airport Link Line - four carriages and eight carriages. Passengers need to pay attention to the station broadcasts and the notice screens for real-time directions to the right platforms and waiting points.

2. All carriages are equipped with phone and computer charging points, specially designed high-speed train seats, internal lighting and information display screens.

3. All seven stations are equipped with open gates for checking in, with passengers notified through green arrows shown on the check-in machines.

4. All stations have toilets, childcare units and essential accessible facilities such as blind pathways, barrier-free gates and elevators.

5. All stations are equipped with manual service desks and electronic noticeboards with real-time information and directions.