# Shanghai Airport Transfer Guide (PVG) 本文件提供中文说明与当前英文指南原文。详细机场内容为英文，并非经过核实的完整中文翻译；请以实时预订流程确认价格、可用性及服务条款。 Honest guide to getting from Shanghai Pudong Airport to the city. Maglev, metro, taxis, transfers, and what to expect after landing at PVG. **Airport:** PVG **City:** Shanghai **Country:** China **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/pvg **Last updated:** 2026-09-26 Prices and transport schedules in this editorial guide are indicative. Confirm current public transport fares with the operator. Current transfer prices, availability and terms are shown in the live booking flow. ## Main Guide ### Quick answer Shanghai Pudong International Airport is roughly 30 km east of central Shanghai (People's Square area), but the city sprawls widely so the distance to your hotel could be anywhere from 20 to 60 km. The Maglev train covers the first stretch in 8 minutes but does not go all the way downtown; a standard single is 50 CNY (Shanghai Airport Authority). Metro Line 2 reaches the city center in about 70 minutes and is the cheapest option by far. Taxis are metered on the city tariff - 14 CNY covers the first 3 km, then 2.7 CNY per km, rising by half again beyond 15 km (Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission, in force since 15 May 2023) - so the fare depends heavily on which end of that 20-60 km spread your hotel sits. A pre-booked transfer is quoted and fixed when you book. For first-time visitors to China, the language barrier and payment system differences make pre-arranged transport significantly less stressful. ### What actually happens after landing Pudong is enormous. Depending on which terminal and satellite building your flight arrives at, the walk to immigration can be lengthy. Immigration itself is orderly but thorough - fingerprinting is standard for foreign nationals, and the process takes 20-45 minutes in most cases. After collecting your bags and passing through customs, you enter the arrivals hall. Signage is in Chinese and English throughout. This is where things get interesting for first-time visitors to China. **The payment problem:** China runs almost entirely on WeChat Pay and Alipay. Many taxis, shops, and services in the airport prefer or only accept mobile payment. International credit cards work at some places but not reliably. Cash (CNY) works but is increasingly uncommon. If you have not set up a Chinese mobile payment method before arrival, you may face friction. ATMs are available in the arrivals area and accept international cards. **Connectivity:** Google, WhatsApp, and most Western apps are blocked in China without a VPN. If you need to contact your transfer driver or use Google Maps, set up a VPN before you land. Airport WiFi requires a Chinese phone number to register in some cases, though there are occasionally open networks. ### Transport options explained honestly **Maglev train** is the famous magnetically levitated train that runs between Pudong Airport and Longyang Road station, covering the distance in about 8 minutes at up to 300 km/h. The experience is worth having once. However, Longyang Road is not central Shanghai - you still need to transfer to the metro or take a taxi from there. The airport publishes the fares: a standard single is **50 CNY** and a return 80 CNY; VIP class is 100 CNY single, 160 CNY return. Departures from the terminals run roughly 07:02 to 21:42 (trains back from Longyang Road start slightly earlier, at 06:45). Source: Shanghai Airport Authority, shanghaiairport.com. **Metro Line 2** runs from both terminals directly to central Shanghai, including stops at Lujiazui (Pudong financial district), Nanjing Road, and People's Square. The journey takes 60-75 minutes. The fare is charged by distance and is a small handful of yuan even from Pudong - dramatically cheaper than any road option. Shanghai Metro publishes fares and a route-and-fare lookup at shmetro.com; check yours there rather than trusting a figure quoted second-hand. It is cheap and reliable, but difficult with heavy luggage during rush hour when trains are extremely crowded. **Official taxis** queue outside the arrivals hall. The queue is well-organized with marshals directing you to the next available car. All taxis are metered on the city tariff: **14 CNY** covers the first 3 km (16 CNY in some larger vehicles), then **2.7 CNY per km** to 15 km, after which the per-km rate rises by 50%. Crawling traffic is charged too - every 4 minutes below 12 km/h bills as 1.5 km. Between 23:00 and 05:00 the whole metered fare carries a 30% night surcharge, and short public-holiday surcharges apply (10 CNY over Spring Festival, 5 CNY over National Day and May Day). Source: Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission, tariff in force since 15 May 2023 and revised periodically. Because Shanghai sprawls, the meter - not a quoted range - is your price: the ride to central Puxi (People's Square, the Bund, Former French Concession) takes 45-75 minutes depending on traffic, and most of that distance falls in the higher band beyond 15 km. **Pre-booked private transfers** provide a driver waiting at arrivals with a name sign. The price is fixed at booking time. This solves the language barrier, the payment headache, and the navigation uncertainty in one step, and since it is quoted per booking, the number that matters is the one in your confirmation. **Airport buses** are priced by how far along the route you ride. The airport's own listing puts Line 4 to Shanghai Railway Station (North Plaza) at 2-28 CNY, Line 7 to Shanghai South Station at 4-20 CNY, and the overnight line to the Hongqiao hub at 18-34 CNY, with local lines cheaper still. Routes, fares and schedules are posted at the bus stations outside the terminal. Useful if you speak some Chinese and know where you are going. ### Realistic pricing expectations Two of these prices are published and fixed. The rest are metered or quoted per booking, and we are not going to invent a range for them. - **Maglev:** 50 CNY single, 80 CNY return (100/160 CNY VIP). Published by the airport. - **Airport bus:** priced by where you get off - up to 28 CNY on Line 4 to Shanghai Railway Station, up to 20 CNY on Line 7 to Shanghai South Station, 18-34 CNY on the overnight Hongqiao line. Published by the airport. - **Metro Line 2:** distance-based, a few yuan even from Pudong. Look yours up at shmetro.com. - **Official taxi:** the meter, on the city tariff - 14 CNY for 3 km, 2.7 CNY/km to 15 km, then 50% more per km, +30% between 23:00 and 05:00. - **Pre-booked transfer:** fixed at booking. Your quote is your price. What the tariff means in practice is more useful than a made-up range: Lujiazui and the rest of Pudong are much closer to the airport, so they stay largely in the cheaper band, while central Puxi, western Shanghai and anywhere out towards Hongqiao run deep into the higher post-15 km rate and cost considerably more. Traffic is charged as well as distance, so the same journey genuinely costs more at 09:00 than at 22:00. Tolls apply on some routes and are added to the fare. Tips are not expected in China. ### Late night arrivals The metro stops running around 10:30 PM. The Maglev's last departure is around 9:40 PM. After these cut off, your options are taxis, airport buses (limited night routes), or a pre-booked transfer. The taxi queue at night is usually shorter, and the drive is faster with less traffic. However, some taxi drivers may be reluctant to take long-distance fares late at night, and communication without Chinese language skills becomes harder when there are fewer staff around to help. Night airport bus routes run to a few key destinations but not comprehensively. If your hotel is not near a bus route stop, you will still need to figure out the last leg. A pre-booked transfer is particularly valuable for late-night arrivals at Pudong. Having someone waiting who knows where you are going, in a confirmed vehicle, eliminates the hardest parts of navigating an unfamiliar megacity after midnight. ### Families and luggage Pudong is manageable with children but the distances inside the terminal are significant. Trolleys are free and widely available. The walk from some gates to baggage claim can exceed 15 minutes. The metro at rush hour with luggage and children is genuinely difficult. Trains are packed, and there are long walks between platforms at transfer stations. If you have a family, skip the metro unless you are traveling very light. Taxis from the queue are spacious enough for a family of four with moderate luggage, but a large family or group with many bags should book a larger vehicle in advance. Chinese taxis are predominantly sedans. Child car seats are not standard in Chinese taxis or ride-hail vehicles. If you need one, a pre-booked transfer with advance car seat arrangement is essentially your only option. ### Where you meet the driver For pre-booked transfers, drivers wait in the arrivals hall after customs. They typically hold a sign with your name or a service placard. Some services send driver details via SMS or email (WhatsApp may not work without a VPN). The taxi queue is clearly signposted outside the arrivals area on the ground floor. Follow signs for "Taxi" - the queue is organized and moves steadily. The Maglev and metro stations are connected to the terminal via indoor walkways, clearly signed from the arrivals hall. ### Decision helper **Choose a pre-booked transfer if:** this is your first time in China, you do not speak Mandarin, you are arriving late, you are traveling with family, or you have not set up Chinese mobile payment apps. **Choose a taxi if:** you are comfortable in China, have cash or a Chinese payment app, and want to go directly to your destination without pre-planning. **Choose the Maglev + metro if:** you are traveling light, enjoy the experience, and your destination is near a metro station. The Maglev alone is worth taking once just for the novelty. **Choose Metro Line 2 if:** you are on a tight budget, traveling light, and arriving during daytime hours. Be prepared for a 70+ minute journey. ## Summary Shanghai Pudong is one of the world's busiest airports, and the infrastructure for getting into the city is solid. The main challenge for international visitors is the payment system and connectivity gap. Planning your transport in advance - or at minimum having cash and a VPN ready - makes the difference between a smooth arrival and a frustrating one. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Do I need a VPN at Shanghai Pudong Airport?** If you want to use Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, or most Western apps, yes. Install and configure a VPN before you arrive in China. Some airport WiFi networks may work without one, but do not count on it. **Q: Can I use a credit card in Shanghai taxis?** Most Shanghai taxis prefer WeChat Pay or Alipay. Some accept cash. International credit cards are rarely accepted in taxis. Have cash (CNY) as a backup. **Q: How do I get cash at Pudong Airport?** ATMs accepting international cards (Visa, Mastercard) are available in the arrivals hall. Withdraw CNY directly rather than using currency exchange counters, which typically offer worse rates. **Q: Is the Maglev worth taking?** As a transport option, it only gets you partway to the city. As an experience, an 8-minute ride at up to 300 km/h is genuinely unique, and a standard single is 50 CNY. If you have time and are not weighed down with luggage, it is worth the detour. Otherwise, a direct taxi or transfer is more practical. **Q: How long is the taxi ride to the Bund?** Roughly 45-70 minutes depending on traffic. During rush hour, it can stretch beyond 80 minutes. The fare is whatever the meter says: 14 CNY for the first 3 km, 2.7 CNY per km to 15 km, then 50% more per km beyond that, plus a charge for time spent crawling. It is a long run, so most of it falls in the higher band. **Q: Can I use Uber in Shanghai?** Uber does not operate in China. The local equivalent is Didi, which has an English language option but requires a Chinese phone number or international setup. It is workable but not as straightforward as Uber elsewhere. **Q: What about the 144-hour visa-free transit?** Many nationalities can transit through Shanghai visa-free for up to 144 hours. This is processed at immigration on arrival. Have your onward flight details ready. This does not change your transport options from the airport. **Q: Which terminal will my flight arrive at?** PVG has two main terminals (T1 and T2) plus satellite terminals. Check your airline's terminal assignment before arrival. Both terminals have similar transport options, but they are far apart - transferring between them requires a shuttle. **Q: Is it safe to take a taxi at Pudong?** The official taxi queue is safe and well-regulated. Avoid anyone who approaches you inside offering taxi services - these are unlicensed operators who often overcharge. Always join the official queue. **Q: How much should I budget for transport from the airport?** It depends entirely on how you travel, and the honest answer is a range of orders of magnitude rather than a tidy figure. The metro costs a few yuan. The Maglev is 50 CNY to Longyang Road, plus onward metro or taxi. A taxi runs on the meter and a cross-city run is many times the Maglev fare. A pre-booked transfer is fixed at booking. Look the metro fare up at shmetro.com, and take the taxi meter as it comes - it is regulated and reliable. ## Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport late at night **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/pvg/late-night ## What shuts down and what stays open The Maglev train runs its last service around 9:40 PM. Metro Line 2's last train from Pudong Airport departs around 10:30 PM. After these cut-offs, the two cheapest and most convenient mass transit options are gone. What remains: taxis, a limited number of night airport bus routes, and pre-booked transfers. The terminal itself stays open. Immigration and customs process flights arriving at all hours. Shops and food outlets inside the terminal may close, but the arrivals hall remains accessible. ## Taxis after midnight The official taxi queue operates through the night, and the queue is typically shorter after midnight than during the day. The drive to central Shanghai is also faster with lighter traffic - often 35-45 minutes to Puxi areas. However, the language barrier becomes more pronounced at night. During the day, there are airport staff and information desk workers who can help bridge communication gaps. At 2 AM, you are more on your own. Most taxi drivers speak little to no English. Have your hotel name and address written in Chinese characters on your phone or on paper. Show this to the driver. This is the single most useful thing you can prepare for a late-night taxi in Shanghai. The night surcharge is not a token amount: between 23:00 and 05:00 the city tariff adds **30% to the whole metered fare** (Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission, in force since 15 May 2023). On a long cross-city run that is a real difference, though lighter traffic works the other way - the meter also bills 1.5 km for every 4 minutes spent crawling below 12 km/h, and at 2 AM you do very little crawling. ## The payment challenge at night The payment friction that exists during the day gets worse at night. ATMs are still available, but if you arrive with no CNY cash and no Chinese payment app, you may struggle. Some taxi drivers will refuse to take payment methods they cannot process easily. Withdraw cash from an ATM before joining the taxi queue. This solves the problem entirely. ## Pre-booked transfers This is where pre-arranged transport shows its strongest advantage. A driver who speaks English (or at least knows your destination), a vehicle that is confirmed, a price that is settled, and a pickup that happens inside the terminal - all of these matter more at 1 AM than at 1 PM. Most transfer services monitor flight arrivals and adjust for delays, so even if your flight lands two hours late, the driver will be there. ## Night airport buses A few airport bus routes run after midnight, serving major destinations like the Hongqiao transport hub and some central areas. The airport lists the overnight Hongqiao line at 18-34 CNY depending on where you get off. However, these routes are infrequent, stops may not be near your hotel, and navigating them without Chinese language ability is challenging. ## Practical advice If you know your flight arrives after 9 PM, plan your transport in advance. The combination of limited options, language barriers, and payment system differences makes late-night improvisation at Pudong more difficult than at most international airports. A pre-booked transfer or at minimum cash in your pocket and your hotel address in Chinese characters will get you through. ## Taxi vs private transfer from Shanghai Pudong Airport **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/pvg/taxi-vs-transfer ## Why this comparison matters more in Shanghai In most major cities, the taxi-versus-transfer decision is mainly about comfort and price. In Shanghai, there is an additional layer: the language barrier, the payment ecosystem, and internet restrictions create friction that does not exist in most Western airports. This makes the comparison less straightforward than it seems. ## Official taxis from the queue The taxi system at Pudong is well-organized. You join a queue, a marshal directs you to the next available car, and the driver uses the meter. There is no haggling. **Pros:** Metered pricing (honest and consistent). No advance booking needed. Queue moves fairly quickly. Cheaper than transfers for solo travelers. **Cons:** Drivers rarely speak English. You need your destination in Chinese characters. Payment is typically cash or Chinese mobile pay. Vehicle comfort varies. No child seats. Rush hour traffic can make the fare unpredictable. The fare is the meter, and the meter runs on the city tariff: 14 CNY for the first 3 km, 2.7 CNY per km to 15 km, then 50% more per km beyond that, plus 1.5 km charged for every 4 minutes spent under 12 km/h and a 30% surcharge between 23:00 and 05:00 (Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission, in force since 15 May 2023). A cross-river run into Puxi is long enough that most of it bills at the higher rate. ## Didi (China's ride-hail) Didi is the dominant ride-hail app in China, and it does have an English language interface. However, setting it up as a foreign visitor requires some effort - you need to link a payment method, and the international version may not work as smoothly as the Chinese one. **Pros:** Slightly cheaper than official taxis in some cases. English interface available. You can see the route and fare estimate. **Cons:** Requires Chinese phone number or international setup. Payment can be problematic without Chinese mobile pay. Driver communication still defaults to Chinese. Pickup point at the airport can be confusing. ## Pre-booked private transfer A driver meets you at arrivals with a name sign. The vehicle, price, and route are confirmed before you land. **Pros:** English-speaking driver (or at minimum, a driver who knows exactly where you are going). Fixed price with no payment friction on arrival. Vehicle quality is confirmed. Flight monitoring for delays. Child seats available on request. No apps, no cash, no Chinese characters needed. **Cons:** More expensive than the meter in most cases. Requires booking in advance. ## The China factor In most countries, the difference between a taxi and a transfer is convenience. In China, the difference also includes: - **Communication:** Can you tell the driver where to go? - **Payment:** Can you actually pay for the ride? - **Navigation:** Can you verify you are going the right way without Google Maps? A pre-booked transfer solves all three. A taxi requires you to solve each one yourself. ## Who should choose what **Taxi** works for experienced China travelers who have cash, know the city, and can communicate a destination in Chinese. **Didi** suits tech-savvy travelers who have set up the app and a Chinese payment method before arrival. **Pre-booked transfer** is the practical choice for first-time visitors to China, families, business travelers, late-night arrivals, and anyone who wants to eliminate arrival friction entirely. ## The real cost comparison A taxi will usually come in under a transfer, and we are not going to put a figure on the gap because the taxi end of it is a meter reading that depends on your hotel and the traffic that morning. The point stands without one: if you spend 20 minutes trying to explain your destination, struggle with payment, or end up at the wrong hotel, the saving evaporates quickly. In Shanghai more than most cities, the transfer premium buys genuine problem-solving, not just comfort. ## Getting from Shanghai Pudong Airport with kids and family **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/pvg/family-and-kids ## The terminal with children Pudong is a large airport, and the walk from your gate to baggage claim can be substantial - particularly from the satellite terminals, which require a train connection within the airport. With young children, allow extra time for this. The internal transit is step-free and stroller-accessible, but it adds to the journey. Immigration requires fingerprinting for foreign nationals, including children over 14. The process is orderly but slow. Expect 20-45 minutes in the queue. There is no dedicated family lane. The arrivals hall has bathrooms and some family facilities, though they are not as extensive as at some other major Asian airports. Baby changing is available but can require searching. ## Car seats in China Child car seat usage is not mandatory in Shanghai taxis, and taxi drivers will not have them. This is a genuine safety concern, particularly on the highway sections of the drive from the airport. Your options are limited: - **Bring your own travel car seat.** This is the most reliable approach. Lightweight, airplane-approved car seats that also work in vehicles are available specifically for traveling families. - **Request through a pre-booked transfer.** Transfer services can arrange car seats if you specify in advance. Confirm the type and size, and do so at least 48 hours before arrival. - **Go without.** Many families in China do this as a matter of local practice. It is a personal risk assessment. Do not expect to find a car seat at the airport or in any queue taxi. If this matters to you, plan ahead. ## The metro with children Metro Line 2 from Pudong Airport to central Shanghai takes 70+ minutes. During off-peak hours with older children and light luggage, it is manageable. During rush hour, it is genuinely unpleasant - trains are packed, and the transfer at East Nanjing Road or other stations involves long walks between platforms. Strollers in rush hour metro crowds are not practical. For families, the metro should be a last resort unless you are very experienced with Shanghai's transit system. ## Language and logistics The language barrier affects families more than solo travelers because the logistics are more complex. You may need to communicate about car seats, luggage space, specific hotel addresses, or child-related stops. A pre-booked transfer with an English-speaking driver (or at least pre-communicated details) eliminates this problem. For taxis, have your hotel name and address in Chinese characters ready on your phone, with a screenshot in case connectivity fails. ## Luggage capacity Families with strollers, car seats, and multiple suitcases will not fit comfortably in a standard Shanghai taxi (typically a Volkswagen sedan). If you have more than two large bags plus a stroller, you need a larger vehicle. This is another strong argument for pre-booking, where you can specify vehicle size based on your actual luggage count. ## Practical recommendations For families visiting China for the first time: book a transfer in advance, request a car seat if needed, and have your hotel address in Chinese characters as a backup. The combination of distance, language barriers, and payment complications makes the airport-to-hotel leg one of the most challenging parts of a Shanghai trip with kids. Getting it sorted before you land makes everything easier. ## How much it costs to get from Pudong Airport to Shanghai **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/pvg/cost-to-city ## The range Transport from Pudong Airport to central Shanghai runs from a few yuan on the metro to a fixed premium price for a pre-booked transfer. The spread reflects genuinely different service levels. Some of these prices are published tariffs we can quote exactly; the rest are metered or quoted per booking, and for those we give you the tariff and the source rather than a number that would quietly rot. ## Price breakdown by transport type **Metro Line 2:** the cheapest option by a wide margin - a distance-based fare of a few yuan, even from Pudong. Takes 60-75 minutes to People's Square. Practical only with light luggage outside rush hour. Look up your exact fare on the operator's route-and-fare tool at shmetro.com. **Maglev:** **50 CNY** single, **80 CNY** return; VIP class 100 CNY single, 160 CNY return. Departures from the terminals run about 07:02-21:42. It reaches Longyang Road in roughly 8 minutes at up to 300 km/h, but Longyang Road is not the city centre, so add a metro or taxi leg. Source: Shanghai Airport Authority, shanghaiairport.com. **Official taxi (metered):** priced by the city tariff, not by us - see the table below. Tolls on some routes are added to the meter. **Didi (ride-hail):** priced in-app, broadly comparable to a taxi, and shown before you confirm. Requires app setup and a Chinese payment method. **Pre-booked private transfer:** fixed at booking. Your quote is the price - we are not going to guess it for you. **Airport bus:** priced by how far you ride. The airport's own listing puts Line 4 to Shanghai Railway Station (North Plaza) at **2-28 CNY**, Line 7 to Shanghai South Station at **4-20 CNY**, the overnight line to the Hongqiao hub at **18-34 CNY**, and local Pudong lines lower still. Source: Shanghai Airport Authority. ## The official taxi tariff This is the number that actually governs your fare: | Element | Rate | |---|---| | First 3 km | 14 CNY (16 CNY in some larger vehicles) | | 3-15 km | 2.7 CNY per km | | Beyond 15 km | per-km rate rises by 50% | | Slow traffic (under 12 km/h) | every 4 minutes charged as 1.5 km | | 23:00-05:00 | 30% surcharge on the metered fare | | Public holidays | 10 CNY over Spring Festival; 5 CNY over National Day and May Day | Source: Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission, in force since 15 May 2023. Tariffs are revised periodically - check the current one before you travel. ## Prices by destination We have removed the per-district price table that used to sit here. Every figure in it was untraceable, and a table like that goes stale the day the meter changes without anyone noticing. What the tariff tells you instead, reliably: - **Lujiazui and Pudong** are the closest major destinations to the airport, so they are the cheapest road fares. - **Shanghai Disneyland** is also on the airport's side of the river and closer than the city centre. - **The Bund, People's Square, the Former French Concession and Jing'an** are all long cross-city runs, mostly billed at the higher post-15 km rate. - **Hongqiao and western Shanghai** are the far side of a very large city and cost the most by road. The meter is regulated and reliable. Let it, and the tariff above, tell you the price. ## Airport bus to Lujiazui Bus routes and numbers at Pudong have been reorganised more than once, so check the boards at the bus station outside arrivals rather than trusting a route number from an old page. The general pattern that holds: take a bus or the Maglev to a Metro Line 2 station such as Longyang Road, then ride Line 2 the last couple of stops to Lujiazui. Buses run from early morning until roughly the last arrivals, with frequency dropping late at night. ## What affects the price **Traffic** is the dominant variable, and in Shanghai it is charged explicitly: below 12 km/h the meter bills every 4 minutes as an extra 1.5 km. Rush hour (7:30-9:30 AM, 5-7:30 PM) can double the journey time and raise the fare accordingly. **Tolls** apply on certain highway routes and are added to the metered fare. Pre-booked transfers usually include them. **Time of day** matters: the 30% night surcharge runs from 23:00 to 05:00, and Didi can surge at peak hours. ## The payment reality Taxis and local businesses overwhelmingly use WeChat Pay or Alipay. If you are a visitor without Chinese mobile payment, you need cash. ATMs at the airport accept international cards. Withdraw CNY before you join the taxi queue. Pre-booked transfers are paid at booking time via international payment methods, bypassing this issue entirely. ## Bottom line The ordering is stable even when the prices move: the metro is cheapest and slowest, the Maglev is a fixed 50 CNY that gets you most of the way across Pudong very fast, a taxi is a regulated meter that will run well into the higher distance band on any cross-city trip, and a pre-booked transfer costs more in exchange for a price you already know, a driver who is already there, and no payment or language friction. Get your actual numbers from shmetro.com, the fare board at the bus station, and the meter. **Q: How much does the airport bus from Pudong Airport to Lujiazui cost?** Airport bus fares depend on how far along the route you ride - the airport lists 2-28 CNY on Line 4 to Shanghai Railway Station and 4-20 CNY on Line 7 to Shanghai South Station, with local Pudong lines cheaper. Routes have been reorganised over the years, so check the fare board at the bus station outside arrivals. For Lujiazui, most people take a bus or the Maglev to a Metro Line 2 station and ride the last stops on Line 2. **Q: How long does it take from Pudong Airport to Shanghai city center?** By taxi or transfer, 45-70 minutes depending on traffic and destination. The Maglev train covers the first stretch in 8 minutes. Metro takes 60-75 minutes to People's Square. During rush hour, all road-based options can take significantly longer. **Q: What is the cheapest way from PVG to Lujiazui?** Metro Line 2 runs direct from the terminals to Lujiazui station in about 50-60 minutes for a distance-based fare of a few yuan - look the exact figure up at shmetro.com. Nothing else comes close on price; a bus-plus-metro combination costs more and is only sometimes faster. **Q: Can I use a credit card in Shanghai taxis?** Most Shanghai taxis only accept WeChat Pay, Alipay, or cash. International credit cards are not accepted. Withdraw CNY at the airport ATMs before taking a taxi. Pre-booked transfers accept international payment methods at booking time. **Q: Is the Maglev train worth it from Pudong Airport?** A standard single is 50 CNY (80 CNY return), and the train covers the distance to Longyang Road in about 8 minutes at up to 300 km/h. However, you still need to transfer to the metro or a taxi for your final destination. It is a memorable experience but not necessarily faster door-to-door than a taxi. ## Published Guide Pages - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/pvg - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/pvg/late-night - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/pvg/taxi-vs-transfer - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/pvg/family-and-kids - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/pvg/cost-to-city ## Booking and Support Search: https://www.airporttransferportal.com/search?airport=PVG Airport Transfer Portal is a marketplace; local operators fulfil the transfer. Availability depends on the route, travel date and eligible operator. Phone: +44 20 4538 9927 — UK office hours (London local time). WhatsApp: +44 7828 732663 — 24/7 (https://wa.me/447828732663). 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