🚇 Shanghai Metro Map 2026

Complete guide to Shanghai metro system — 20 lines, 500+ stations. How to buy tickets, use apps, and navigate to top attractions.

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Lines

20 Lines

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Stations

500+ Stations

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Price

¥3-15 ($0.4-2.1)

Hours

5:00 AM - 11:30 PM

🗺️ Metro Map

Shanghai Metro Map 2026

Shanghai Metro system map showing all 20 lines and major transfer stations.

🎫 Tickets & Payment

1. Single Journey Ticket

  • 💰 Price: ¥3-15 ($0.4-2.1) by distance
  • 🎫 Where to buy: Ticket machines at all stations
  • 🗣️ Language: Machines have English interface
  • 💳 Payment: Cash (bills only), WeChat Pay, Alipay

2. Shanghai Public Transport Card

  • 💳 What: Rechargeable smart card
  • 💰 Deposit: ¥20 (refundable)
  • 🎫 Where to buy: Service counters at all stations
  • 💰 Discount: 20% off single journey price

📱 Mobile Payment (Easiest for Foreigners)

WeChat Pay

Bind foreign credit card in WeChat app → Show QR code at gate

Alipay

Bind foreign credit card in Alipay app → Show QR code at gate

Shanghai Metro App

Download "Shanghai Metro" app → Register → Scan QR code

⏰ Operating Hours

Service First Train Last Train Notes
Most Lines 5:00-5:30 AM 10:30-11:30 PM Varies by station
Airport Link 6:00 AM 11:00 PM To PVG & SHA
Rush Hour Frequency 2-4 minutes (7-9 AM, 5-7 PM)

🏛️ Stations Near Top Attractions

The Bund

Station: East Nanjing Road (Line 2 & 10)

Walk 5 min to the Bund promenade

Yu Garden

Station: Yuyuan Garden (Line 10 & 14)

Exit 1, walk 3 min to garden entrance

Shanghai Tower

Station: Lujiazui (Line 2)

Exit 6, walk 5 min to Shanghai Tower

French Concession

Station: South Shaanxi Road (Line 1 & 10)

Exit 3, walk 5 min to Wukang Road

Disneyland

Station: Disney Resort (Line 11)

Terminal station, walk 5 min to entrance

Zhujiajiao Water Town

Station: Zhujiajiao (Line 17)

Exit 1, walk 10 min to old town

💡 Local Tips

  • 🚭 No eating/drinking — Fines up to ¥500
  • 🎒 Security check — All bags scanned (allow extra 5-10 min)
  • 🚇 Rush hour — Avoid 7-9 AM & 5-7 PM if possible
  • 📱 Download offline map — "Shanghai Metro" app has English
  • 🚉 Platform screen doors — Wait behind yellow line

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