LHR → London CityNRT → TokyoCDG → ParisJFK → ManhattanICN → SeoulSIN → SingaporeDXB → DubaiHKG → Hong Kong
LHR → London CityNRT → TokyoCDG → ParisJFK → ManhattanICN → SeoulSIN → SingaporeDXB → DubaiHKG → Hong Kong
SHAChinaTPL: city-transfer-guide
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Shanghai, China
Drop-off
People's Square (central Shanghai)
Pin before customs
Fastest
Shanghai Metro Line 2
metro · 6-12m
Data
Nov 28
Audit
Quick verdict
Fastest into town
Service
Shanghai Metro Line 2
metro
Headway
6-12
Backup
Shanghai Metro Line 10 · 6-12m
Note
Line 2 runs from Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 Station directly to central stops including Jing’an Temple, West Nanjing Road, People’s Square and East Nanjing Road. Trains operate roughly 05:35–22:50 with frequent service and a journey of about 30–40 minutes to People’s Square; change at these downtown stations for many other lines.
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Budget path
Brief
Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.
Service
Airport Shuttle Bus to People’s Square / Jing’an area
Mode
bus
Freq
30-40m
Note
Airport shuttle buses from Hongqiao Airport run to central Shanghai areas including People’s Square and Jing’an Temple, offering a direct but slower surface alternative to the metro. Typical travel time is 40–60 minutes depending on traffic, and services generally operate from around early morning to late evening at intervals of about 30–40 minutes.
Priority path
Brief
Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.
Service
Shanghai Metro Line 2
Mode
metro
Freq
6-12m
Note
Line 2 runs from Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 Station directly to central stops including Jing’an Temple, West Nanjing Road, People’s Square and East Nanjing Road. Trains operate roughly 05:35–22:50 with frequent service and a journey of about 30–40 minutes to People’s Square; change at these downtown stations for many other lines.
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
KB
01Where will the downtown drop-off be?
A
Most services target People's Square (central Shanghai), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?
A
Shanghai Metro Line 2 usually runs every 6-12 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.