Shanghai, the practical part 上海

Maglev to Longyang Road, then Metro Line 2: compare the full hotel route with direct Line 2; maglev single ¥50 (economy).

Metro Line 2 all the way: about ¥7, slow but direct to People’s Square and East Nanjing Road. Mind the walk with luggage from your exit.

Taxi to People’s Square: about 50 minutes, about ¥180. Follow the airport’s current taxi signs to the rank.

Arriving late? A taxi takes you straight to the hotel; the night bus is an alternative with a final hotel leg. Allow for immigration and baggage after landing, and arrange late check-in.

T1 uses Metro Line 10; T2 has Lines 2 and 10; the railway hub also has Line 17. From 8 Oct 2026, T1–Line 10 uses the temporary corridor via Exit 1 on Konggang First Road; the old Exit 3 corridor is closed. Check current signs; the notice gives no end date. Taxi to the centre about 30 minutes, ¥100–150.

Airport Link Line: about 40 minutes from Pudong T1/T2 station to Hongqiao T2 station, full fare ¥26. Add terminal walks, waiting and flight procedures; T1 needs another connection.