Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Pudong (IATA: PVG) is Shanghai's main international airport, 40 km (25 mi) to the east of the city. Arrivals are on the first floor, departures on the third, and the airport has all the features you would expect of to find in the major hubs around the world. There are two gigantic terminals (T1 and T2). A free shuttle bus service connects the two in case walking a few minutes (or using the conveyor belts) is too cumbersome.Metro Line 2 was extended eastward to the Pudong Airport and ventures westward through People's Square (about 1 hr) to Hongqiao Airport. A train change is required at Guanglan Rd (you basically have to leave the train and switch to the opposite side). Or you can choose a faster way, take the maglev train to Longyang Road Metro Station then transfer to Metro Line 2. 

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Shanghai's older airport Hongqiao (IATA: SHA) offers domestic flights and few international flights. It is composed of two terminals, T1 and T2. T2 is new and beside the Hongqiao Railway Station, the small and old T1 is 2km east to T2 and under the reconstruction now. Now Hongqiao Airport is a part of the world's largest Hongqiao Transportation Hub, which is consist of airport, bus terminal, railway station, maglev station (not yet ready), metro station and taxi stands. There are many Chinese/English/Japanese/Korean signs inside, the mazy Hongqiao Transportation Hub is still too big and complicated for a foreigner, so don't hesitate to ask the staffs and make sure to reserve enough time to transfer any transportation. The two terminals are linked by terminal shuttle bus (free, 20-min ride, 06:00~22:30, leaves every 30 minutes) or Metro Line 10 (¥3, 3 minutes, T1->T2: 06:18~22:58, T2->T1: 05:56~23:01, interval: every 5~15min).Hongqiao Airport is served by Metro Lines 2 and 10, Line 2 only serves Terminal 2 and Line 10 serves both T1 and T2. Line 2 goes all the way to Pudong Airport (but have to change train at Guanglan Road station). Metro operates 05:35-22:45 (service to and from Pudong Airport has limited hours).

Shanghai Railway Station

Shanghai's oldest, on the intersection of Metro Lines 1, 3 and 4. Some high-speed trains and trains to Hong Kong terminate here.

Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station

It is massive in size and located in the same building complex with Hongqiao Airport. The connecting Metro stop shares the same name, Hongqiao Railway Station, and is one stop beyond the Hongqiao airport stop on Metro Lines 2 and 10. High-speed trains to Beijing, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Suzhou and other smaller stations use this station.

Shanghai South Railway Station

 It provides service towards the south except high-speed trains and services to Hong Kong. It’s on Metro Lines 1 and 3.

Shanghai West Railway Station

Some high-speed train to Nanjing direction stop at this smaller station. In addition, there are a few trains to and from Shanghai Station for connections to other trains. 

Shanghai Metro

The fast-growing Shanghai Metro network has 14 lines with another 4 under construction (and expansions to existing lines), with nearly all lines operating underground (Line 3, 5 operates above ground). The Metro is fast, cheap, air conditioned and fairly user-friendly with most signs and station arrival announcements bilingual in Mandarin and English, but the trains can get packed during rush hour.There are different types of metro tickets available for passengers. Passengers are able to purchase it at all stations in Shanghai Metro.Single Tickets: Fares range from ¥3-9 depending on distance.One-day Pass: ¥18, entitled to unlimited transportation times in all metro lines (except maglev) during operating time within 24 hours after first use.Three-day Pass: ¥45, entitled to unlimited transportation times in all metro lines (except maglev) during operating time within 72 hours after first use.Shanghai Public Transportation Card: A hard IC card for people to take all the public transportation vehicles in Shanghai including bus (city bus, airport bus, long distance bus), ferry, Maglev, metro and taxi. Passenger must pay ¥20 for deposit and recharge the card in multiples of ¥10.

Shanghai Maglev Train

The Maglev has only one stop, Longyang Road Metro Station on Metro Lines 2 and 7, it is suggested if you are just arriving at Pudong International Airport of the city. You will be impressed by the amazingly fast speed of the train and have an exciting first experience in the city.Open Date: Dec. 31st, 2002Total Length: 30 kilometers (19 miles)Highest Speed: 430km/h  (267 mi/h)Duration per Single Journey: 8 minutesFrequency: 15-20 minutesRoute: Longyang Rd. – Pudong International Airport (PVG)Operation times: From Longyang Road Station to the airport station: 06:45–21:40;from the airport station to Longyang Road Station: 07:02–21:42Ticket fares: Standard seat: 50 yuan for a one-way ticket and 80 yuan for a return ticket; VIP seat: 100 yuan for a one-way ticket and 160 yuan for a return ticket

Shanghai Taxi

Taxi is a good choice for transportation in the city, especially during off-peak hours. It is affordable (typically starting at ¥14 for the first 3 km (larger cabs start at ¥16 and rural area taxis at ¥12) ¥2.5/km up to 10 km, and ¥3.6/km after; when wheels aren't rolling, time is also tracked and billed but first 5 min. are free; a ¥1 fuel surcharge is also applied) and saves you time, but try to get your destination in Chinese characters or available on a map as communication can be an issue. Flagfall starts at ¥18 after 23:00.Most drivers do not speak English or any other foreign languages, so be sure to have the address of your destination written in Chinese to show the taxi driver.

Shanghai Cruise

Traveling from/to Shanghai by cruise is quite convenient due to its advantageous location at the estuary of Yangtze River and midpoint of China’s north-south coastline. By now, both international and domestic cruises are available: the international ones leave from Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal and Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal to South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore; the domestic ones departing from Wusong Passenger Transport Center are bound for Mt. Putuo and islands in Chongming District.

Shanghai Sightseeing bus

There are several different companies offering sightseeing buses with various routes and packages covering the main sights such as the Shanghai Zoo, Oriental Pearl Tower, and Baoyang Road Harbor. Most of the sightseeing buses leave from the Shanghai Stadium's east bus station. It is a strong recommendation for travelers who desire a one-day or two-day city tour.  Or passengers who have a few hours layover in the city can also take the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus to enjoy a short visit.Operation Time: Apr.1 –Oct. 31：09:00-21:30Nov.1–Mar. 31：09:00-19:30