Shanghai Metro is also called Shanghai Subway, Shanghai MTR (Mass Transit Railway), Shanghai Tube or Shanghai Underground, which is a urban rail transport system serving different districts of Shanghai. In China, Shanghai is the third city opening metro and its first metro line started operation in 1993. So far, Shanghai’s running metro mileage reaches to 831 km, the top one in China and the longest city rapid transit system in the world.
How Many Metro Lines are there in Shanghai? At present, there are totally 20 metro lines working in Shanghai, including the Maglev Train. Each metro line is marked by different color. Most attractions and regions are well-linked by Shanghai Metro lines, thus, tourists and the local residents enjoy great convenience to transfer among major attractions and get around Shanghai. Air travelers can even try Shanghai Maglev Train with a max speed of 431 km/h between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Longyang Road.
Check our updated and most useful information of Shanghai Metro, including Shanghai Metro lines, maps, stations, operating hours, car & ticket, price ... to experience an efficient local transport during your Shanghai tour.
Latest News about Shanghai Metro
Starting April 15, 2024, Shanghai Metro has expanded its POS machine service to all subway station service centers across the city. This means that both domestic and international cardholders can now purchase subway tickets using POS machines at any Shanghai Metro station. The POS machines will accept a variety of card types, including Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, and Discover.
In addition to expanding POS machine service, Shanghai Metro has also launched a new feature on its "Metro大都会" app to make it easier for foreign visitors to use the subway. Foreign visitors can now register for the app using their passports, Hong Kong and Macao travel permits, or Taiwan resident permits. Once registered, they can bind a payment method to their account and use the app to scan QR codes at the turnstiles to pay for their rides. This eliminates the need for foreign visitors to purchase tickets in advance or exchange currency.
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Shanghai Metro Map - Shanghai Subway System
Click to enlarge Shanghai Metro Map Updated in February, 2024
Detailed Shanghai Metro Lines and Stations
Here is a summary table of all 20 Shanghai Metro lines, schedules and nearby attractions. You can read on to find the suitable route to visit attractions and transfer from airport, railway station to downtown area.
Shanghai Metro Line | Color | From & To | Operating Hours | Main Attractions / Transfer Hubs on the Way |
Shanghai Meglev Train (Top Speed: 431 km/h) | Dark Green | Longyang Road(龙阳路) ⇄ Pudong International Airport (浦东国际机场) | From Pudong Airport: 07:02~21:42; From Longyang Road: 06:45~21:40 | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
Metro Line 1 | Red | Xinzhuang(莘庄) ⇄ Fujin Road (富锦路) | 05:30~23:50 | Shanghai South Railway Station; People’s Square (near Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center); Shanghai Railway Station; Shanghai Circus World; Fujin Road Station: about 11 km, 30 mins’ drive from Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal |
Metro Line 2 | Light Green | East Xujing(徐泾东) ⇄ Pudong International Airport (浦东国际机场) | 05:28~22:30 | Hongqiao Railway Station; Hongqiao Airport; Zhongshan Park; Jing’an Temple; West/East Nanjing Road; People’s Square; Lujiazui (Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl Tower, World Financial Center, Jinmao Tower); Longyang Road (Maglev Train Station) Pudong International Airport |
Metro Line 3 | Yellow | Shanghai South Railway Station(上海南站) ⇄ North Jiangyang Road (江杨北路) | 05:20~22:40 | Shanghai South / Shanghai Railway Station; Zhongshan Park |
Metro Line 4 (Loop Line) | Purple | YiShan Road(宜山路) ⇄ Zhongshan Park (中山公园) ⇄ YiShan Road(宜山路) | 05:25~22:35 | Shanghai Railway Station; Zhongshan Park; Pudong Avenue Station: about 2.5 km from Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower |
Metro Line 5 | Violet | Xinzhuang(莘庄) ⇄ Fengxianxincheng (奉贤新城) / Minhangkaifaqu (闵行开发区) | 05:50~22:40 / 06:00~22:35 | Minhang Park |
Metro Line 6 | Megenta | Gangcheng Road(港城路)⇄ Oriental Sports Center (东方体育中心) | 05:30~22:30 | Gangcheng Road Station: 16 km, 30 mins’ drive to Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal |
Metro Line 7 | Orange | Humu Road(花木路)⇄ Meilan Lake (美兰湖) | 05:30~22:30 | Jing’an Temple; Longyang Road (Maglev Train) |
Metro Line 8 | Blue | Shiguang Road(市光路)⇄ Shendu Highway (沈杜公路) | 05:30~22:30 | People’s Square (Shanghai Museum, Urban Planning Exhibition Center); Oriental Sports Center |
Metro Line 9 | Light Blue | Caolu(曹路)⇄ Songjiang South Railway Station (松江南站) | 05:30~22:30 | Madang Road |
Metro Line 10 | Lilac | Jilong Road(基隆路)⇄ Hongqiao Railway Station (虹桥火车站) / Hangzhong Road (航中路) | 05:25~22:30 / 05:30~22:25 | East Nanjing Road; Yu Garden; Xintiandi; Hongqiao International Airport; Hongqiao Railway Station; Shanghai Library; Shanghai Zoo |
Metro Line 11 | Brown | Disney Resort(迪士尼)⇄ Huaqiao (花桥) / North Jiading (嘉定北) | 05:25~22:00 / 05:58~22:30 | Shanghai Disney Resort; Shanghai West Railway Station; Longhua Temple; Oriental Sports Center |
Metro Line 12 | Green | Qixin Road(七莘路)⇄ Jinhai Road (金海路) | 05:30~22:30 | West Nanjing Road; Longhua Temple; International Cruise Terminal Station (400 km, 7 minutes’ walking to Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal) |
Metro Line 13 | Pink | Jinyun Road(金运路) ⇄ Zhangjiang Road (张江路) | 05:30~22:30 | Xintiandi & Madang Road; West Nanjing Road; Shanghai Natural History Museum; |
Metro Line 14 | Gold | Fengbang(封浜)⇄ Guiqiao Road (桂桥路) | 05:30~22:30 | Jingan Temple; Yu Garden; Lujiazui |
Metro Line 15 | Champaign Gold | Gucun Park(顾村公园)⇄ Zizhu High-tech Park (紫竹高新区) | 05:30~22:30 | Shanghai South Railway Station |
Metro Line 16 | Aqua | Longyang Road(龙阳路)⇄ Dishui Lake (滴水湖) | 05:50~22:30 | Longyang Road (Maglev Train) |
Metro Line 17 | Light Brown | Hongqiao Railway Station(虹桥火车站)⇄ Oriental Land (东方绿舟) | 05:40~22:30 | Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station; Zhujiaojiao Station (about 1.5 km, 20 mins’ walking to Zhujiajiaoo Water Town) |
Metro Line 18 | Champagne | Yangtze South Road(长江南路)⇄ Hangtou (航头) | 05:55~22:30 | / |
Pujiang Metro Line (Loop Line) | Grey | Shendu Highway (沈杜公路)⇄ Huizhen Road (汇臻路) | 05:30~22:30 | / |
Note:The charts above are updated in February, 2024 and for your reference only. The departing and closing times vary in weekdays and weekends. You can contact us to check detailed Shanghai Metro operating hours and stations, etc.
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Get to Shanghai’s Major Attractions and Traffic Hubs by Metro
Shanghai's Attraction/Airport/Train Station | Which Metro Line to Take |
The Bund | take Metro Line 2 or Line 10, get off at East Nanjing Road Station (南京东路站), walk about 1.2 km, 20 minutes to the Bund. |
Shanghai Museum/ Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center (in People's Square) | get off at People’s Square Station (人民广场站) by Metro Line 1, Line 2 or Line 8. |
Yu Garden | Metro Line 10 |
Xintiandi | Metro Line 10, Line 13 |
Tianzifang | take Metro Line 9, get off at Dapuqiao Station (打浦桥站) and walk 300 m; or take Line 9, Line 13, get off at Madang Road Station (马当路站), walk 800 m. |
Oriental Pearl Tower | take Metro Line 2, get off at Lujiazui Station (陆家嘴站), walk 300 m to Oriental Pearl Tower, 700 m to Shanghai Tower, 900 m to Shanghai World Financial Center and Jinmao Tower. |
Shanghai Disney Resort | Metro Line 11 |
Zhujiajiao Water Town | Metro Line 17 |
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport | take Metro Line 2 and get off at Hongqiao International Airport Terminal 2, or you can get off at Terminal 1, Terminal 2 by Metro Line 10. |
Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Maglev Train, Metro Line 2 |
Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station | Metro Line 2, Line 10, Line 17 |
Shanghai Railway Station | Metro Line 1, Line 3, Line 4 |
Shanghai Metro Card - Shanghai Metro Ticket Types, Fares & Use Tips
1.Shanghai Metro Ticket Types
Altogether, there are 7 types of Shanghai Metro tickets, and they are Shanghai Metro QR Code, Single Journey Ticket, One-Day Pass, Three-Day Pass, Commemorative Ticket, Maglev & Metro Pass and Public Transportation Card. (QR Code Ticket and Maglev & Metro Pass can take both Maglev Train and Shanghai Metro while other tickets can only used for the subway).
Single Journey Ticket: You can buy it according to your starting and terminal stations. It is valid only for single trip on the same day. The paper card will be recycled after exiting.
One-Day Pass: It can be used for taking multiple ride of different metro lines within the 24 hours after the first time you check in the station. (Price: 18 RMB.)
Three-Day Pass: The pass enables many times rides within the 72 hours after your first use. (Price: 45 RMB.)
Commemorative Ticket: It is usually released for special themes and events, only valid during appointed period.
Public Transportation Card: Normally used by the locals and people reside in Shanghai for taking city bus and metro.
Shanghai Metro QR Code: Download Shanghai Metro APP first, and then scan to enter and get out of the station. Payment is done online.
Maglev & Metro Pass: One-way Ticket allows single-trip Maglev Train and one-day metro transfers. Round-trip Ticket has round-trip Maglev Train rides and unlimited metro ride within 24 hours. (Fare: One-way Ticket: 55 RMB, Round-trip Ticket: 85 RMB.)
2.How Much is the Metro in Shanghai? Shanghai Metro Fares
Shanghai Metro establishes a multistage ticket price and charges by the mileage. It takes 3 RMB between 0 ~ 6 km, 4 RMB from over 6 to 16 km and costs 1 RMB for every exceeded 16 km.
3.How to Buy a Metro Card in Shanghai?
Three ways available: download the Shanghai Metro APP (download link: http://service.shmetro.com/en/dtapp/index.htm); buy the ticket from the automaticticket machine or from the service center at the metro station.
Warm Tips to Take Shanghai Metro
1.Steps to take the metro: get into the station → buy the ticket → pass security check → check ticket & get into the gate → take the escalator → wait for the train → take the metro - get off → ticket check & exit → get out of the station.
2.One adult can take metro with two children (no more than 1.3 m) and the qualified children passengers enjoy free ride. Extra ticket is needed if there are more than 2 children or children above the height.
3.Take care of the child especially while passing the turnstiles.
4. Barrier-free facilities, hot water, toilets, etc. are available in most Shanghai Metro stations;
5. Items or luggage you take shall be within the limited weight of 23 kg, volume of 0.2 m³, and length of 1.7 m;
6. Flammable, Explosive, poisonous articles are prohibited to take on the metro.
7. Bicycles, animals (except guide dog and police dog), etc. are not allowed to take on the metro.
8. Smoking, drinking, eating, etc. are not allowed in the metro.
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…
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