LHR → London CityNRT → TokyoCDG → ParisJFK → ManhattanICN → SeoulSIN → SingaporeDXB → DubaiHKG → Hong Kong
LHR → London CityNRT → TokyoCDG → ParisJFK → ManhattanICN → SeoulSIN → SingaporeDXB → DubaiHKG → Hong Kong
SHAChinaTPL: regional-hop-plan
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.
Beyond downtown
Shanghai: Regional Hop Plan
For travelers continuing beyond the main city core. Targets queries likeshanghai airport busandsha to city centerfor eSIM funnels.
International business
Brief
Ideal for connecting directly into the city’s finance or embassy districts.
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.
Regional coaches
Brief
Good when you need a one-seat ride into the suburbs or satellite cities.
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.
What locals actually do
Brief
Even locals pad 30 minutes of buffer during peak traffic.
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.
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FAQs
KB
01How do I reach secondary airports or ports?
A
Ride into the main city first, then swap to intercity rail or ferry operators. Booking apps like Trainline, JR East, or obilet list live seat counts.
02What about luggage storage?
A
Use lockers at Shanghai stations or the airport itself if you need to bounce between hops.