Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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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.

Late arrivals

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Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Metered city taxi / app‑hailing (e.g. Didi)
Mode: taxi
Freq: on-demandm
Note: Licensed Shanghai taxis and app‑hailed vehicles are available 24/7 from official ranks and e‑hailing areas; typical trip to People’s Square takes 50–70 minutes depending on traffic.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

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.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.