Getting around

How do I get from PVG airport to the Bund?

Q: How do I get from PVG airport to the Bund?

Pudong International (PVG) sits about 40–50 km east of the Bund. The simplest option with luggage is DiDi or an official taxi — roughly 160–220 RMB and 45–70 minutes. The Maglev plus Metro is faster in heavy traffic but means transferring with bags. Metro Line 2 is cheapest (about 8 RMB) but slow and requires a change.

Last updated 2026-05-31

Option 1 — DiDi or official taxi (easiest)

For a first arrival with luggage and jet lag, a door-to-door car is worth it. DiDi has an English mode and you pay through Alipay with a foreign card; an official taxi from the marked queue outside arrivals is just as good. Expect 160–220 RMB into central Shanghai and 45–70 minutes depending on traffic.

Option 2 — Maglev + Metro (fastest in traffic)

The Shanghai Maglev runs from PVG to Longyang Road in about 8 minutes for roughly 50 RMB. From Longyang Road you transfer to Metro Line 2 toward the city; the Bund area is near East Nanjing Road station. At rush hour the total time can beat a taxi, but you change trains with your bags.

Option 3 — Metro Line 2 direct (cheapest)

Metro Line 2 runs from PVG toward central Shanghai for about 8 RMB. It's the budget option at 60–90 minutes, usually with a same-line transfer at Guanglan Road, and it gets crowded — manageable with light luggage, tiring with a big suitcase.

DiDi or taxi: 160–220 RMB · 45–70 min · door to door, best with luggage.
Maglev + Metro: ~50 RMB plus a few RMB · ~40–50 min · one transfer with bags.
Metro Line 2: ~8 RMB · 60–90 min · cheapest, most crowded.

The one thing to avoid

Never accept a ride from anyone who approaches you inside the terminal. These touts charge three to five times the metered fare and sometimes won't take you to your hotel. Walk past them to the official taxi queue outside, or use DiDi.

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