How to Travel from Pudong Airport to Nantong
Traveling from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Nantong City in Jiangsu Province can be a seamless experience if you know the best routes and transportation options. Now, here it comes the new way – Airport Link Line will start operation at the end of 2024, which will changes the way to get from Pudong Airport to Nantong.
Step 1: From Pudong Airport to Hongqiao Railway Station
Airport Link Line
Starting from then end of 2024, the Shanghai Suburban Railway Airport Link Line will connect Pudong Airport directly to Hongqiao Transportation Hub, which includes Hongqiao Railway Station and Hongqiao Terminal 2. This journey takes approximately 40 minutes and costs 26 RMB.
- Board the Airport Link Line at Pudong Airport Terminal 1 & 2 Station.
- Travel to Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 Station.
For more information, you can visit the Shanghai Metro official website.
Step 2: From Hongqiao Railway Station to Nantong
High-Speed Train
Once you arrive at Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 Station, it’s a short walk to Hongqiao Railway Station. From here, you can catch a high-speed train to Nantong. Most of them are going to Nantong West Railway Station, with several trains reaching at the old Nantong Railway Station.
Check Live Train Schedule
- Nantong Station: 7 trains daily from Shanghai Hongqiao.
- Nantong West Station: 21 trains daily from Shanghai Hongqiao.
- Frequency: There are 28 trains daily from Hongqiao Railway Station to Nantong.
- Duration: The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Cost: Tickets start at 63 RMB.
Step 3: Arrival in Nantong
Nantong Railway Stations
Nantong has two main railway stations:
- Nantong Railway Station: Located closer to the city center, this station is more convenient if your destination is within the city.
- Nantong West Railway Station: This is a newer station located further from the city center. Most high-speed trains from Shanghai Hongqiao arrive here.
Local Transportation in Nantong
- From Nantong Station: There are shuttle buses available to take you to various parts of the city.
- From Nantong West Station: You can use the local rail traisit Line 1 to reach the city center and other destinations.
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