Public transit in Shanghai
Shanghai runs on the Shanghai Metro + Maglev. Here's everything you need to know before you arrive.
At a glance
System name
Shanghai Metro + Maglev
Lines / network size
19 metro lines
Single fare
¥3-15
Day pass
¥18 (24h) (≈ US$2.50)
How you pay
Shanghai Public Transportation Card or Metro Daxinge app
Top tip
The 24-hour pass is unbelievably cheap. The Maglev to Pudong Airport hits 431 km/h (top speed during peak hours only) — separate fare (¥50 single).