Introduction
With the opening of the Shanghai Suburban Railway Airport Link Line on December 28, 2024, traveling between Pudong Airport (PVG Airport) and Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station has become faster and more convenient. This new rail connection allows travelers to make the journey in approximately 40 minutes for around RMB 26. While other methods such as Metro Line 2 or the Maglev train are available, the Airport Link Line offers the most direct and efficient & fastest route.
Getting from Pudong Airport to Hongqiao Railway Station
Upon arriving at Pudong Airport, foreign tourists just follow the signs to the Airport Link Line. Purchase your ticket and board the train, which will take you directly to Hongqiao Terminal 2 Station.
Once you arrive at Hongqiao Terminal 2 Station, it’s a short walk to Hongqiao Railway Station. Follow the clearly marked signs to the railway station, where there are frequent high speed trains to most cities across China.
- Pudong Airport Terminal 1 & 2 – Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2
- Duration: Approximately 40 minutes
- Cost: 26 RMB
Connecting to a Train from Shanghai Hongqiao
| Shanghai to Suzhou Train | Shanghai to Hangzhou Train | Shanghai to Yiwu Train |
| Shanghai to Beijing Train | Shanghai to Ningbo Train | Shanghai to Hefei Train |
| Departure Station | Arrival Station | Duration | Frequency | Price (RMB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Hongqiao | Suzhou Station | ~25-30 min | Every 5-15 min | ~68-95 |
| Shanghai Hongqiao | Hangzhou East | ~1 hour | Every 10-20 min | ~114-180 |
| Shanghai Hongqiao | Nanjing South | ~2 hours | Every 10-30 min | ~161-246 |
| Shanghai Hongqiao | Yiwu Station | ~1 hour 30 min | Every 20-30 min | ~100-150 |
| Shanghai Hongqiao | Ningbo Station | ~2 hours 30 min | Every 15-30 min | ~158-240 |
| Shanghai Hongqiao | Beijing South | ~5-6 hours | Every 30 min | ~525-640 |
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Airport Link Line of Shanghai Suburban Railway
| Station Name | Chinese Name | Location | Connections | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 | 虹桥2号航站楼 | Minhang | Line 2 Line 10 Line 17 | connecting to SHA Airport & Hongqiao Railway Station |
| Zhongchun Road | 中春路 | Minhang | Line 9 | |
| Jinghong Road | 景洪路 | Minhang | Line 15 19(under construction) | |
| South Sanlin | 三林南 | Pudong | 19 (under construction) | |
| East Kangqiao | 康桥东 | Pudong | 21 (under construction) | |
| Shanghai International Resort | 上海国际旅游度假区 | Pudong | Future connections planned | Near Shanghai Disneyland |
| Pudong Airport Terminal 1 & 2 | 浦东1号2号航站楼 | Pudong | Maglev, Line 2 | Direct access to both terminals |
| Pudong International Airport T3 | 浦东国际机场T3 | Pudong | Planned connections | Future expansion for additional services |
| Shanghai East Railway Station | 上海东站 | Pudong | Planned connections | Future interchange with other rail lines |
First & Last Train Timetable
| Station | To Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 | To Pudong Airport Terminals 1 & 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 虹桥2号航站楼 Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 |
First Train: 06:39 Last Train: 22:39 |
First Train: 06:00 Last Train: 22:00 |
| 中春路 Zhongchun Road |
First Train: 06:35 Last Train: 22:35 |
First Train: 06:05 Last Train: 22:05 |
| 景洪路 Jinghong Road |
First Train: 06:26 Last Train: 22:26 |
First Train: 06:14 Last Train: 22:14 |
| 三林南 South Sanlin |
First Train: 06:21 Last Train: 22:21 |
First Train: 06:18 Last Train: 22:18 |
| 康桥东 East Kangqiao |
First Train: 06:14 Last Train: 22:14 |
First Train: 06:26 Last Train: 22:26 |
| 上海国际旅游度假区 Shanghai International Resort |
First Train: 06:09 Last Train: 22:09 |
First Train: 06:32 Last Train: 22:32 |
| 浦东1号2号航站楼 Pudong Airport Terminals 1 & 2 |
First Train: 06:00 Last Train: 22:00 |
First Train: 06:39 Last Train: 22:39 |
Others Transport Options between PVG Airport & Hongqiao Railway Station
| Transport Method | Travel Time | Fare (RMB) | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Bus Line 1 | ~65-70 min | 36 | Direct service, good for luggage | Traffic delays, limited hours |
| Metrо Line 2 | ~91-100 min | 8 | Inexpensive, no traffic delays | Longer duration, crowded |
| Maglev + Metro Line 2 | ~62-75 min | 55 | Fast initial segment | Requires transfer |
| Taxi | ~60-70 min | 230/290 | Door-to-door convenience | Most expensive, traffic-dependent |
| Airport Link Line | ~40-50 min | 26 | Fastest | – |
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