Shanghai Transportation

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.