Shanghai Airports to Shanghai City Center & Hangzhou Suzhou

The Two Main Airports in Shanghai

Currently, Shanghai has two airports, both are international airports serving thousands of airlines with domestic and international (regional) destinations, and they are Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is located closer to downtown and most attractions than Pudong Airport, but Pudong Airport offers special Maglev Train for transfer. To help you enjoy the most convenient and efficient way to get from the airport to downtown Shanghai and nearby destinations, like Hangzhou and Suzhou, here we list the exact airports’ addresses, all accessible transports and times needed, advantages and useful tips for you to compare and choose from. Start your Shanghai travel from with our guide below!

Shanghai Airports Location Map Shanghai Airports Location Map

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1. Shanghai Pudong International Airport Transportation

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies in the southeast suburb of Shanghai and operates most international flights to and leaving Shanghai. Another unique point is Pudong Airport has Maglev Train for travelers to experience.

Address: No.6000, Yingbin Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 上海市浦东新区迎宾大道6000号; about 45 km from Shanghai downtown.

Shanghai Airport Location Map Shanghai Pudong International Airport Location Map

Transfer from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Shanghai City & Main Attractions

Shanghai Pudong Airport to City Center (People’s Square)

After arrival, if you want to get to the Shanghai city center, you can take a taxi which may spend you 1 hour and around RMB 150 ~ 200.

If you like to try the Maglev Train, you need to get off at Longyang Road Station, the terminus of the Shanghai Maglev Train, and transfer to Metro Line 2, which totally costs you almost 50 minutes. Meanwhile, Shanghai Metro Line 2 can take you directly from the airport to People’s Square in the city center, with about 1 hour and 20 minutes’ ride.

Shanghai Pudong Airport to Shanghai Disneyland

With a distance of about 22 km, Shanghai Disneyland (Shanghai Disney Resort) is the nearest tourists attractions of Shanghai Pudong International Airport. A private drive and a taxi takes about 30 minutes, while the simplest public transportation needs about 1 hour and 20 minutes by Shanghai Metro Line 2 and a city bus.

Shanghai Pudong Airport to The Bund

Located in downtown Shanghai, the Bund is about 42 km northwest of Shanghai Pudong International Airport. It takes around 40 ~ 50 minutes by private car or taxi, 1 hour & 20 minutes by Metro Line 2 and almost 50 minutes by Maglev Train plus Metro Line 2.

Shanghai Pudong Airport to Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

Yu Garden is in Shanghai old town, about 42 km, 50 minutes’ drive from Shanghai Pudong International Airport. If you take the subway, you need at least one extra transfer for about 1.5 hours.

Shanghai Pudong Airport to Shanghai Tower/Oriental Pearl Tower/World Financial Center/Jinmao Tower

The Lujiazui skyscrapers, especially the 4 famous iconic towers are located very closer to each other. The driving distance to Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower and other surrounding towers is about 43 km for 50 minutes’ ride, while Metro Line 2 takes approximately 1 hour.

Shanghai Pudong Airport to Tianzifang/Xintiandi

To visit Tianzifang and Xintiandi, which are 46 km far from Pudong Airport, a private drive or taxi needs 50 minutes and other city transports takes 1 hour and longer.

Shanghai Pudong Airport to Zhujiajiao Water Town

Zhujiajiao Water Town is in the west outskirt of Shanghai, around 85 km away from Pudong Airport. You can get to Zhujiajiao by private drive or taxi (about 1.5 hours). Public transport is quite complicated and requires 2.5 hours long, so it is not recommended.

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Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Shanghai City

Shanghai Maglev Train from Shanghai Pudong Airport

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Shanghai Disneyland

Shanghai Disneyland - the Nearest Attraction of Pudong Airport

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to the Bund

Shanghai's Must-Visit - The Bund in Downtown

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Shanghai City

Zhuajiajiao Water Town in the West Suburb of Shanghai

Transfer from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Main Traffic Hubs

Pudong Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is about 60 km west of Pudong Airport, which takes about 1 hour’s drive, 1.5 hours by Airport Shuttle Bus Line 1, or by Metro Line 2.

Pudong Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station

Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station lies next to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, about 60 km, 1 hours’ drive from Pudong Airport. You can also take Shanghai Metro Line 2, Airport Shuttle Bus Line 1, both for 1.5 hours.

Pudong Airport to Shanghai Railway Station

Shanghai Railway Station is situated in the downtown area, about 50 km, 1 hour’s drive from Pudong Airport. Airport Shuttle Bus Line 5 can bring you to the train station straightforward with a duration of 1.5 hours.

Pudong Airport to Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal

The distance is about 45 km. It takes about 50 minutes by driving; 1.5 hour by several transfers of city bus and metro.

Pudong Airport to Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal

Wusongkou Cruise Port is about 50 km from Pudong Airport, which takes about 1 hour by car and about 2.5 ~ 3 hours by public transport.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport Location and Flights

Transfer from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Hangzhou & Suzhou

If you are planning a side trip to Hangzhou and Suzhou from Pudong Airport, private drive is the most convenient way, for you can save time on extra transports and get to your hotel and attraction you want to visit forthright. Transferring to railway station for taking high speed train to Suzhou and Hangzhou is also available but that takes a longer time.

Shanghai Pudong Airport to Hangzhou

Distance: about 200 km

By Private Drive: around 2.5 hours

By (High Speed Bullet) Train:

Option 1: nearly 2 ~ 2.5 hours. Shanghai Pudong Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station (1 ~ 1.5 hours) +High Speed Bullet Train to Hangzhou (about 1 hour)

Option 2: nearly 2.5 ~ 3 hours. Shanghai Pudong Airport to Shanghai Railway Station (1 ~ 1.5 hours) + High Speed Train to Hangzhou (about 1.5 hours)

Shanghai to Hangzhou High Speed Bullet Train Schedules

By Bus: You can take a long-distance bus to Hangzhou from the Shanghai West Bus Passenger Station near Pudong Airport. The buses depart nearly every hour between 08:40 and 21:00, and take about 3 hours to reach Hangzhou.

Shanghai Pudong Airport to Suzhou

Distance: about 140 km

By Private Drive: around 2 hours

By (High Speed Bullet) Train:

Option 1: about 1.5 ~ 2 hours. Transfer from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station (1 ~ 1.5 hours) + take high speed bullet train to Suzhou (about 30 minutes)

Option 2: nearly 1.5 ~ 2 hours. Get from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Shanghai Railway Station (1 ~ 1.5 hours) + take high speed bullet train to Suzhou (about 30 minutes)

Shanghai to Suzhou High Speed Bullet Train Schedules

By Bus: Likewise, you can take a direct bus to Suzhou from the Shanghai West Bus Passenger Station near Pudong Airport. The ride is about 2.5 hours. The bus runs between 09:20 and 21:00 daily, nearly departs every hour.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Hangzhou

Scenic West Lake in Hangzhou

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Suzhou

Poetic Linger Garden in Suzhou

2. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Transportation

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)runs plenty of domestic flights and some international airlines. It lies next to the Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and much closer to the downtown area with developed ground transportation network.

Address: No.2550, Hongqiao Road, Changning District, Shanghai 上海市长宁区虹桥路2550号; about 20 km from the city center

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Location Map Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Location Map

Transfer from Hongqiao Airport to City Center & Major Attractions

Hongqiao Airport to City Center (People’s Square): about 20 km, 40 minutes by private drive or taxi, 50 minutes by subway (Shanghai Metro Line 2)

Hongqiao Airport to The Bund: about 20 km, 30 minutes by car, at least 50 minutes by subway (Shanghai Metro Line 2, or Line 10)

Hongqiao Airport to Yu Garden: nearly 21 km, 30 ~ 40 minutes by drive; 50 minutes by Shanghai Metro Line 10

Hongqiao Airport to Shanghai Disneyland: nearly 21 km, 30 ~ 40 minutes by drive; 50 minutes by Shanghai Metro Line 10

Hongqiao Airport to Xintiandi/Tianzifang: around 20 km, 40 minutes by drive; more than 50 minutes by subway and city bus

Hongqiao Airport to Shanghai Tower/Oriental Pearl Tower/World Financial Center/Jinmao Tower: around 22 km, 40 minutes by car; 40 ~ 50 minutes by subway (Shanghai Metro Line 2) plus a few minutes’ walking

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Transfer from Hongqiao Airport to Other Transportation Hubs

To Shanghai Pudong Airport: about 60 km, 1 hour by car; 1.5 hours by Shanghai Metro Line 2

To Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station: just 1 km distance, within 15 minutes’ walking; less than 10 minutes by Shanghai Metro Line 10

To Shanghai Railway Station: around 20 km, 40 minutes’ drive; 1 hour by subway with extra transfers

To Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal: about 22 km, 40 minutes by driving; 1 hour by subway transfers

To Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal: about 40 km, 50 minutes by car; over 2 hours by public transport

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Shanghai City Center

Yu Garden in Downtown Shanghai

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Shanghai City

Iconic Skyscrapers in Lujiazui, Shanghai

Transfer from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Hangzhou

Distance: about 170 km

By Private Drive: around 2.5 hours

By (High Speed Bullet) Train: within 1.5 hours (transfer to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station within 10 minutes + take high speed bullet train to Hangzhou for about 1 hour)

By Bus: Currently, there is no direct bus available. However, there are buses to Hangzhou departing at bus stations in downtown, near Shanghai Pudong International Airport, which is rather sophisticated and time-wasting.

Transfer from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Suzhou

Distance: nearly 85 km

By Private Drive: about 1 hour 20 minutes

By (High Speed Bullet) Train: about 40 minutes (transfer to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station within 10 minutes + take high speed bullet train to Suzhou for around 30 minutes)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Location and Flights

How to Plan a Shanghai Tour

How to Get to Shanghai: You can fly to Shanghai directly from Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, London, Los Angeles & many overseas countries (regions) and almost all major Chinese cities, like Beijing, Xian; or take high speed bullet train to Shanghai from domestic cities.

Best Time to Visit Shanghai: March to May (in spring) & September to November (in autumn), because these periods offer beautiful nature scenery and comfortable weather for outdoor sightseeing and activities.

Top Attractions to Visit in Shanghai: The Bund, Lujiazui Skyscrapers, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, Wukang Road, Shanghai Disney Resort…

Best known as an international popular tourist destination, Shanghai perfectly preserves mixed culture of the western and eastern. The duration and theme of your Shanghai tour can be flexibly arranged based on your time and interests. Usually, tourists spend 2 days on sightseeing the most famous landmarks, including the Bund, Yu Garden, skyscrapers like Shanghai Tower, World Financial Center, Wukang Road, Shanghai Museum, etc. With one extra day, you can enjoy family fun in Disneyland Park or visit Zhujiajiao Water Town in the suburb. Don't miss the Shanghai Maglev Train, wonderful nightlife and Shanghai Cuisine.

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Convenient transportation makes it quite efficient and popular to make day trips from Shanghai to Hangzhou, Suzhou, and longer vacation in Huangshan Mountain, Nanjing, Mount Jiuhua and other places in surrounding areas. So you can visit West Lake and learn Chinese tea culture in Hangzhou, marvel at tasteful classical gardens and witness Chinese silk productive process. Splendid rocky mountains with exotic pine trees are highlights in Huangshan Mountain.

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Beijing Xian Shanghai are golden triangle cities often visited together for a week holiday. You can use 3 days to visit the Great Wall and major iconic spots like Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven in Beijing, and leave 2 days for fulfilling your Terracotta Warriors tour in Xian. With more time, you can extend the trip from Shanghai to Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Chengdu, Yunnan, Silk Road, Tibet and more phenomenal destinations to enrich your China discovery. (more top China tours from Shanghai >>)

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