Introduction
Traveling from Shanghai’s Pudong Airport to Yiwu can be easier than before with the opening of Airport Link Line connecting Pudong Airport & Hongqiao Transport Hub at the end of 2024.
Step 1: From Pudong Airport to Hongqiao Hub
The Airport Link Line
Starting in late 2024, the Shanghai Airport Link Line will connect Pudong Airport directly to the Hongqiao Hub, which includes Hongqiao Railway Station and Hongqiao Terminal 2. This new service will make the journey between the two hubs quick and convenient.
- Duration: Approximately 40 minutes
- Cost: 26 RMB
Useful Information
- Shanghai Metro Official Website: For more details on the Airport Link Line and other metro services, visit the Shanghai Metro official website.
- Airport Link Line Stations:
- English names: Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 Station – Zhongchun Road Station – Jinghong Road Station – South Sanlin Station – East Kangqiao Station – Shanghai International Resort Station – Pudong Airport Terminal 1 & 2 Station
Step 2: From Hongqiao Terminal 2 to Hongqiao Railway 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 Yiwu.
Step 3: From Hongqiao Railway Station to Yiwu
High-Speed Train
Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station offers numerous daily departures to Yiwu Railway Station, making it easy to find a train that fits your schedule.- Frequency: 38 trains per day
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes
- Cost: Starting from 115 RMB
Alternative Routes
If you prefer or need to take an alternative route, there are other options available. However, they may involve more transfers and longer travel times.
Option 1: Metro and Train
- Metro Line 2: Take Metro Line 2 from Pudong Airport to Hongqiao Railway Station. This journey takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes and costs around 8 RMB.
- High-Speed Train: From Hongqiao Railway Station, take the high-speed train to Yiwu as described above.
Option 2: Long-Distance Bus
There are long-distance buses available from Shanghai to Yiwu, but they are less frequent and take longer than the high-speed train.
- Duration: Approximately 4-5 hours
- Cost: Around 100-150 RMB
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