Just arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport and not sure how to get into the city?
In this video, I walk you through all the main transportation options from the airport to downtown Shanghai—so you can choose the best one based on your time, budget, and arrival time.
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🚇 Metro Line 2 — cheapest and most connected
🚄 Airport Link line — faster alternative (where available)
🚄 Maglev train — the fastest option in Shanghai
🚕 Taxi / ride-hailing — easiest door-to-door option
🚌 Airport shuttle bus — direct routes to different districts,
🌙 Late night arrivals — what to do after public transport stops
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💰 Cost range: 7 RMB – 300 RMB
⏱️ Travel time: 8 minutes – 1 hour+
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This is a real, step-by-step guide—from arrival exit to boarding—so you can follow along easily.
📌 Perfect for:First-time visitors to Shanghai
Chapters:
00:00 Start
00:36 Metro Line 2
01:43 Airport Link Line
02:29 Maglev
02:59 Taxi
03:40 Ride-Hailing
04:23 Airport Bus
05:08 Choose the best
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