Shanghai Pudong Airport to Hongqiao Railway Station & Nanjing High-Speed Train Guide (2024)

🚆 Transportation Options to Hongqiao Station

1. Shanghai Airport Link Line (NEW & FASTEST)

✅ Best for: Most travelers
⏱ Time: 40 minutes
💰 Fare: ¥15-20
🕒 Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM (every 8-15 mins)
📍 Route: Direct to Hongqiao Station (5-8 min walk to railway station)

2. Maglev + Metro (Fast Combo)

🚄 Maglev:

• Pudong Airport → Longyang Road (7 mins, ¥50)

• Transfer to Metro Line 2 → Hongqiao Station (45 mins, ¥5) ⏱ Total Time: ~1 hour
  💰 Total Fare: ¥55
  🌟 Experience: 430km/h speed! (But requires transfer)

3. Alternative Options

🎫 Train Options to Nanjing

Train Types

Booking Options

Online (Recommended):

• Trip.com (English, foreign cards)

• 12306 App (Chinese only)

At Station:

• Ticket counters (English staff)

• Self-service machines (some accept passports)

💡 Pro Tips

✔ Maglev discount: Show flight ticket for 20% off (¥40 instead of ¥50)
✔ "D" trains: Cheaper but slower option to Nanjing
✔ First/last trains:

• Airport Link: 6:00/23:00

• Maglev: 6:45/21:40

🆘 Assistance

• Red-vest staff at Hongqiao Station

• Tourist Hotline: +86 21 6436 8960 (English)

Transportation to Nanjing New Era Hotel

Hotel Information

Address: 251-1 Zhongshan Road, Gulou District
Closest Metro: Zhujiang Road Station (Line 1, Exit 4)
Landmarks: Near Xinjiekou shopping district (10 min walk)

From Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG)

Option 1: By Metro (Recommended)

• Duration: ~1 hour

• Cost: ¥7-10

• Route:

  1. Take Airport Line (S1) to Nanjing South Station

  2. Transfer to Line 1 (direction: Baguazhou Daqiao South)

  3. Exit at Zhujiang Road Station (Exit 4)

  4. Walk 300m north along Zhongshan Road

Option 2: By Airport Bus + Metro

• Duration: ~1 hour 15 mins

• Cost: ¥20 (bus) + ¥2 (metro)

• Route A (via Nanjing Station):

  1. Take Airport Bus Line 1 to Nanjing Railway Station (¥20, ~50 mins)

  2. Transfer to Line 1 (direction: China Pharmaceutical University)

  3. Ride 2 stops to Zhujiang Road Station

• Route B (via Zhonghuamen):

  1. Take Airport Bus Line 2 to Zhonghuamen Station (¥20, ~45 mins)

  2. Transfer to Line 1 at Zhonghuamen Station

  3. Ride 5 stops to Zhujiang Road Station

Option 3: By Taxi

• Duration: 30-40 mins

• Cost: ¥150-200

• Chinese Address:
  鼓楼区中山路251号-1 南京新纪元大酒店

From Nanjing Railway Station (南京站)

Option 1: By Metro (Fastest)

• Duration: 15 mins

• Cost: ¥2

• Route:

  1. Take Line 1 (direction: China Pharmaceutical University)

  2. Exit at Zhujiang Road Station (Exit 4)

  3. Walk 300m north

Option 2: By Taxi

• Duration: 10-15 mins

• Cost: ¥15-25

• Alternative: Didi ride-hailing

From Nanjing South Railway Station (南京南站)

Option 1: By Metro (Recommended)

• Duration: 25 mins

• Cost: ¥3

• Route:

  1. Take Line 1 (direction: Baguazhou Daqiao South)

  2. Exit at Zhujiang Road Station (Exit 4)

  3. Walk 300m north

Option 2: By Taxi

• Duration: 20-30 mins

• Cost: ¥40-60

• Tip: Avoid rush hour (7:30-9:30am, 5-7pm)

General Tips

• 🚌 Airport Bus Hours: 6:30am-11:00pm (varies by line)

• 🚇 Metro Hours: First/last trains vary (typically 5:30am-11pm)

• 📱 Recommended Apps:

  • Amap (高德地图) for navigation

  • Metro Man (南京地铁官方) for metro maps

• 🚖 Taxi Tips: Have hotel address ready in Chinese

• 🧳 From Stations: Follow signs for "Metro" or "Taxi Queue"