Transportation

Shanghai has an extensive public transport system, largely based on metros, buses and taxis. We do not encourage visitors to drive in Shanghai.

Shanghai's rapid transit system, the Shanghai Metro, incorporates both subway and light railway lines and extends to every core urban district as well as neighbouring suburban districts. The fare depends on the length of travel distance starting from 3 RMB.

Shanghai also has the world's most extensive network of urban bus routes, with nearly one thousand bus lines, operated by numerous transportation companies. The system includes the world's oldest trolleybus system. Bus fare normally costs 2 RMB.

Taxis are plentiful in Shanghai. The base fare is currently 14 RMB (inclusive of a 1 RMB fuel surcharge; 18 RMB between 23:00 and 05:00) which covers the first 3 kilometres. Additional kilometres cost 2.5 RMB each (3.3 RMB between 23:00 and 05:00).

Tips on Taxis: You won't need to bargain and the driver will use the meter. If the driver doesn't use the meter, you should insist that he stops and get another taxi. After you pay the fare, wait for the receipt to be printed and take it with you. This has the taxi's number so if you have any complaints, or happen to forget something in the car, you can call the central number to report it. This can be convenient for forgotten purchases in the trunk.

For more information about Shanghai’s transportation options please click here.

How to get to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre

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From the Airport

The Expo Centre is located halfway between Pudong International Airport and Hongqiao Airport, 35 km away from Pudong International Airport to the east, and 32 km away from Hongqiao Airport to the west.

• From Pudong International Airport

  By Taxi: Pudong International Airport →#2 Entrance Hall / Shanghai New International Expo Centre (located at the corner of Fangdian Road and Huamu Road)
  (approx. 120 RMB per trip).

  By Maglev: Pudong International Airport → (by Maglev) to Longyang Road Station → (Change to Metro Line 7) → (by Metro Line 7) to Huamu Road Station and get off → Walk through Exit 1 or Exit 5 to get to #2 Entrance Hall / Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

• From Hongqiao International Airport

  By Taxi: Hongqiao International Airport →#2 Entrance Hall / Shanghai New International Expo Centre (located at the corner of Fangdian Road and Huamu Road)
  (approx. 110 RMB per trip).

From the Train Station

• From Shanghai Railway Station

  By Metro: Take Line 1 to People’s Square, then interchange Line 2 to get off at Longyang Road Station where you can walk or interchange Line 7 to SNIEC (Huamu Road Station) directly; about 35 minutes; RMB 4

  By Taxi: Two places stand over 16km apart; takes about 25 minutes; around RMB 60

• From Shanghai South Railway Station

  By Metro: Take Line 1 to People’s Square, then interchange Line 2 to get off at Longyang Road Station where you can walk or interchange Line 7 to SNIEC (Huamu Road Station) directly

  By taxi: Two places stand over 20km apart; about 25 minutes; around RMB 70

• From Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station

  By Metro: Take Line 10 to get off at East Nanjing Road Station, then interchange Line 2 to get off at Longyang Road Station where you can walk or continue to the interchange Line 7 to SNIEC (Huamu Road Station) directly; about 1hr 20mins; RMB 6

  By taxi: Two places stand over 35km apart; take about 40 minutes; around RMB 130