Where to board
- Follow the airport bus signs in arrivals to the coach bays.
- Buy a ticket for your destination at the counter.
- Put bags in the luggage hold and keep your ticket stub.
Buses at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): lines, fares and the late-night service
Six lines, ¥1–34, covering Shanghai railway station, Shanghai South and Lingang — plus a late-night service.
Six bus lines serve PVG: Airport Bus Line 4 to Shanghai Railway Station (North Square) ¥2–28, Line 7 to Shanghai South ¥4–20, Line 8 ¥1–10, Loop Line 1 ¥2, the late-night bus ¥18–34 and the Lingang DZ38 coach ¥20. The Hongqiao Airport Bus Line 1 was withdrawn on 15 November 2025 — use the Airport Link Line or Metro Line 2 instead.
- Lines
- 6
- Fare range
- ¥1–34
- To Shanghai Station
- Line 4, ¥2–28
- To Shanghai South
- Line 7, ¥4–20
- Late-night service
- ¥18–34
All lines and fares
| Route | Fare | Time | First/Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Bus Line 4PVG → Shanghai Railway Station (North Square) | ¥2–28 | — | — |
| Airport Bus Line 7PVG → Shanghai South Railway Station | ¥4–20 | — | — |
| Airport Bus Line 8PVG → city | ¥1–10 | — | — |
| Airport Loop Line 1PVG → around the terminals | ¥2 | — | — |
| Late-night Airport BusPVG → city (late night) | ¥18–34 | — | — |
| Lingang DZ38PVG → Lingang | ¥20 | — | — |
How to take each option
To Shanghai railway station (Line 4)
Fare ¥2–28
- Board Airport Bus Line 4 at the coach bays.
- It terminates at Shanghai Railway Station North Square, right at the station.
It runs every 20–70 minutes and is the only direct bus to Shanghai railway station.
To Shanghai South railway station (Line 7)
Fare ¥4–20
- Board Airport Bus Line 7 at the coach bays.
- It terminates at Shanghai South Railway Station, right at the station.
It runs every 25–45 minutes; with luggage it is easier than changing trains on the metro.
Late-night and early-morning arrivals
After the last Maglev (21:42), Airport Link (22:15) and Metro Line 2 (22:30), the late-night airport bus (¥18–34) is the cheapest option; later still, taxis run 24 hours.
Questions travellers ask
How much are the airport buses?
¥1–34 depending on the line and where you get off.
Which line goes to Shanghai railway station?
Airport Bus Line 4, to Shanghai Railway Station North Square, ¥2–28.
Is there still a bus to Hongqiao?
Airport Bus Line 1 was withdrawn on 15 November 2025. Use the Airport Link Line (40 min, ¥26) or Metro Line 2.
Are there buses at night?
Yes — the late-night airport bus, ¥18–34.
Where do I board an airport bus?
Follow the airport bus signs in arrivals to the coach bays, then buy a ticket for your destination at the counter.
Where does my luggage go?
Large bags go in the luggage hold under the coach; keep small bags with you.
How do I get to Lingang?
Take the Lingang DZ38 coach, ¥20.
How long does the bus take?
The operator does not publish a standard journey time per line, and bus times swing a lot with traffic. If you are on a clock, take the Airport Link Line: a fixed 40 minutes.
Bus or the Airport Link Line?
Buses are cheaper but exposed to traffic; the Airport Link is a fixed 40 minutes for ¥26, which is safer if you are in a hurry.
What is Loop Line 1 for?
Loop Line 1 circles the terminals and the surrounding airport area for ¥2 — useful for getting around the airport zone itself.
Can I pay by phone?
The ticket counter takes cash and usually QR payment with Alipay or WeChat Pay. Buy at the counter for your destination before boarding; having small change is the easiest fallback.
Does the ticket seller speak English?
English at the airport bus counter is not guaranteed. Save the Chinese name of your destination, or the line number (Line 4, Line 7), on your phone and show it — faster than explaining out loud.
What if I miss the last bus?
After the last late-night bus, taxis are what is left: they run 24 hours at Pudong and are metered to the city — the only door-to-door option in the small hours.
Fares and times verified 2026-10-31