Major high-speed rail hub for trains to Beijing, Hangzhou, Nanjing, and other cities.

About Hongqiao Railway Station

Hongqiao Railway Station is one of Asia's most important rail hubs, integrated with Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) in a massive transportation complex in western Shanghai. The station handles the majority of Shanghai's high-speed rail services, with frequent CRH departures to Beijing (4.5 hours), Hangzhou (1 hour), Nanjing (1.5 hours), Suzhou (25 minutes), and cities across eastern China.

The station complex is an impressive feat of modern Chinese infrastructure, handling over 600 trains and 250,000 passengers daily. It connects directly to Shanghai's Metro Lines 2, 10, and 17, as well as Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 via an indoor walkway. The National Exhibition and Convention Center — the world's largest — is adjacent to the station complex.

For travelers connecting between international flights at Pudong Airport and domestic high-speed trains at Hongqiao, this cross-city transfer is one of Shanghai's most common transit journeys. Metro Line 2 runs the full length between the two transportation hubs, making the connection possible without surface traffic. The development zone around Hongqiao has become a thriving commercial district with hotels, office towers, and the Hongqiao Tiandi entertainment area.

Nearby Landmarks

Hongqiao Airport (SHA) National Exhibition Center Hongqiao Tiandi Minhang district

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost CNY 200-250 ($28-35)
Time 60-120 minutes

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Rideshare (Grab/Uber)

Cost CNY 160-220 ($22-31)
Time 60-120 minutes

Metro entrance at arrivals

Train (Metro Line 2)

Cost CNY 9
Time 90 minutes
Frequency Every 3-5 minutes

Step-by-Step Directions

Metro Line 2 runs direct from Pudong Airport to Hongqiao Railway Station (entire line end to end).

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi CNY 200-250 ($28-35) 60-120 minutes Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Rideshare CNY 160-220 ($22-31) 60-120 minutes Budget-conscious, app users
Train CNY 9 90 minutes Budget, avoiding traffic

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

Metro Line 2 from PVG to Hongqiao runs until about 10:00 PM (last connecting service). Most high-speed trains from Hongqiao depart by 9:00 PM. For late transfers, a taxi costs ¥200-280 and takes 45-70 minutes depending on traffic. DiDi ride-hailing works well for this route.

Luggage Tips

This is a long metro ride (16+ stations) with luggage, and transfers at People's Square can be challenging with bags during rush hours. Hongqiao Station has luggage storage and abundant coin lockers. For a more comfortable journey with heavy bags, consider the Maglev to Longyang Road then taxi to Hongqiao.

Accessibility

Both PVG and Hongqiao Station are fully wheelchair accessible. Metro Line 2 has elevators at all stations. Hongqiao Station has extensive barrier-free facilities, accessible ticket windows, and boarding assistance for high-speed trains. The integrated airport connection walkway is fully accessible.