How to Get from Pudong Airport to Nanjing by Train

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Introduction

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With the recent opening of the Shanghai Suburban Railway Airport Link Line on December 27, 2024, seamless travel between Shanghai Pudong Airport and the Hongqiao Railway Hub has been significantly improved. This development allows travelers to access Nanjing easily via high-speed trains, creating a fast and efficient travel option. The most efficient way to travel between Pudong Airport and Nanjing is by combining the Airport Link Line and high-speed trains.

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Step Mode of Transport Duration Cost (CNY) Key Details
1. PVG Airport to Hongqiao Airport Link Line ~40 mins 26 Check
2. Hongqiao to Nanjing High-speed train 1.5-2 hrs 135 Book

Shanghai Hongqiao to Nanjing Train Nanjing to Shanghai Hongqiao Train

Step 1: From PVG Airport to Hongqiao Railway Station by Airport Link Line

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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 Airport Terminal 2 Station.
Once you arrive at Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 Station, it’s a 5-10 minutes walk to Hongqiao Railway Station. Follow the clearly marked signs to the railway station.

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  • Pudong Airport Terminal 1 & 2 – Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2
  • Frequency: Trains depart every 15 mins
  • Duration: Approximately 40 minutes
  • Cost: 26 RMB
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 Stations on Airport Link Line of Shanghai Suburban Railway

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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

Tickets Purchasing for Airport Link Line

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  • Shanghai Metro Official Website: For more details on the Airport Link Line and other metro services, visit the service.shmetro.com/en/.
You can buy the tickets at the vending machine with cash or with Alipay & WeChat Pay.

First & Last Train Timetable

  • Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 Station:
    • First Train: 06:00
    • Last Train: 22:00
  • Pudong Airport Terminals 1 & 2 Station:
    • First Train: 06:39
    • Last Train: 22:39

 Step 2: Take a Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Nanjing

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From Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, frequent high-speed trains connect to two major train stations in Nanjing, including Nanjing South Station (Nanjingnan) and Nanjing Railway Station.

 Check Live Train Schedule

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  • Train Frequency: Approximately 155 daily trains.
  • Travel Time: 1.5-2 hrs, depending on the train.
  • Ticket Prices: Starting at CNY 135.
  • Stations Served: Nanjing South (148 trains), Nanjing Station (7 trains).

 Which Station in Nanjing

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Since most of the trains from Shanghai are stoping at Nanjing South, jack recommends you to choose Nanjing South as your departure or arrival station in Nanjing.

Nanjing Metro:

Features Nanjing South Nanjing Station Nanjing Lukou Airport
Location Yuhuatai District Xuanwu District 35km to city center
Transportation Metro Line 1, Line 3 and Line S1, Line S3  metro line 1, line 3  metro S1 line
Distance from City Center 15 km 5.5 km 35km
Train Service High-speed trains, High-speed trains & regular trains Domestic & Intl flights
Destinations Nanjing, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Beijing Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Kunming
Airport Connection
Opening Date 2011 1968 1997

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