Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Shanghai
Trains, buses, private transfers and taxis compared.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits about 30 km from Shanghai. Every option below is priced in AUD so you can compare it against what a taxi would cost you at home.
| Option | Price (AUD) | Journey time | Frequency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro line 2 Cheapest Slow but direct to the city centre. Pay with Alipay's transit QR code. |
~$1.50 | 60 – 80 min | Every 8 min | Direct |
| Maglev train Fastest 430 km/h to Longyang Road, then connect to Metro line 2. Worth doing once for the experience alone. |
~$11 | 8 min | Every 15 – 20 min | Direct |
| Didi Popular Works inside Alipay without a separate app — set this up before you land. |
~$30 | 45 – 90 min | 24/7 | Door-to-door |
| Private transfer Useful if you haven't set up Chinese payment apps yet. |
~$70 | 45 – 90 min | 24/7 | Door-to-door |
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Cheapest option: Metro line 2 at around $1.50. Fastest: Maglev train.
Other airports in China
Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing — 32 km from the centre
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou — 28 km from the centre
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