Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target People's Square (central Shanghai), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

Shanghai Metro Line 2 usually runs every 8-10 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

PVGChinaTPL: city-transfer-guide

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai, China

Drop-off

People's Square (central Shanghai)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Shanghai Metro Line 2

metro · 8-10m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Shanghai Metro Line 2
Headway: 8-10
Backup: Shanghai Maglev + Metro Line 2 · 15-20m

Note

Direct metro from Pudong International Airport station to People’s Square in central Shanghai in about 60–70 minutes; trains run roughly every 8–10 minutes from around 06:00 to 22:00.

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: Airport Shuttle Bus (Shanghai Airport Authority – East Yan’an Rd)
Mode: bus
Freq: 60m
Note: Through airport bus from Pudong Airport (T1/T2) to East Yan’an Road near People’s Square in about 60 minutes; typically operates daily with about hourly departures including late evening services.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: Shanghai Metro Line 2
Mode: metro
Freq: 8-10m
Note: Direct metro from Pudong International Airport station to People’s Square in central Shanghai in about 60–70 minutes; trains run roughly every 8–10 minutes from around 06:00 to 22:00.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target People's Square (central Shanghai), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: Shanghai Metro Line 2 usually runs every 8-10 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.