Transfer to/from - Shanghai Hongqiao airport (SHA)

Transportation

Bus

Regular public services are available to various destinations within the city. They operate from 5:30 am to 11:00 pm.

18 - Hongquan Road
71 - Shenkun Road Hub
176 - Fuquan Road
316 - The Bund
807 - Qing Jian Xin Cun
941 - Shanghai railway station
Hongqiao Hub 1 - Zhouhong Road
Hongqiao Hub 4 - Zizhu Science Park
Hongqiao Hub 9 - West Jiading metro station
Airport Line 1 - connects the site to Pudong Airport from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm

There is also a night bus to Lujiazui which runs from 11:00 pm to 1:00 am.

Metro

Lines 2 and 10 from Shanghai Metro (Tel +86 216 437 0000) connect the airport with the city centre in about 35 minutes.

Line 2 travels to East Xujing, Hongqiao Railway Station and Pudong Airport, passing through Guanglan Road, Beixinjing, Jing'an Temple, People's Square, Lujiazui, Tangzhen and Chuansha. It runs from 5:30 am to 0:00 am and does not reach Terminal 1.

Line 10 runs to Hongqiao Railway Station and Xinjiangwancheng, with intermediate stops at Longbai Xincun, Jiaotong University, Xintiandi, Laoximen, Youdian Xincun and Wujiaochang. It operates from 5:26 am to 0:45 am.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Vehicles available outside the Arrivals level of Terminal 1 and south of gate 4 of Terminal 2. The journey to the city centre takes 25-40 minutes. It is recommended to have the destination address written in Chinese or marked on a map. Fares are highest between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am. Some of the companies available are Shanghai Qiangsheng (Tel +86 216 258 0000), Shanghai Jinjiang Taxi Service (Tel +86 219 6961) and Shanghai Dazhong (Tel +86 219 6822).

More information on public transport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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