How long does it take from Hongqiao Road to Shanghai South Railway Station by metro?

The journey from Hongqiao Road to Shanghai South Railway Station takes approximately 66 minutes by Shanghai Metro, covering 27.21 km across 13 stops.

What is the metro fare from Hongqiao Road to Shanghai South Railway Station?

The token fare from Hongqiao Road to Shanghai South Railway Station is ¥6. With a smart card the fare is ¥6 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥6.

Which platform at Hongqiao Road for Shanghai South Railway Station?

At Hongqiao Road, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Yishan Road. Look for the electronic board showing "Yishan Road".

What is the last train from Hongqiao Road to Shanghai South Railway Station?

The last train from Hongqiao Road towards Yishan Road departs at 22:30 on weekdays. The last train from Shanghai South Railway Station back towards Hongqiao Road departs at 22:30.

How many stops from Hongqiao Road to Shanghai South Railway Station?

There are 13 stops between Hongqiao Road and Shanghai South Railway Station on the Line 4. The stations are: Hongqiao Road, Yan'an West Road, Zhongshan Park.

Hongqiao Road To Shanghai South Railway Station

ShortestShortest Route

Hongqiao Road

Platform 1·underground·Line 4Towards Yishan Road

First train: 05:30Last train: 22:30Doors open: right

Yan'an West Road

+3.55 min

3.55 min · 1.68 km

Zhongshan Park

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.37 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 22:30

interchange Zhongshan Park — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 2 ·Platform 1 Towards East Xujing

+5 min

Zhongshan Park

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards East Xujing

First train: 05:30Last train: 22:30Doors open: right

Jiangsu Road

+4.52 min

4.52 min · 2.21 km

Jing'an Temple

+9.04 min

4.52 min · 2.21 km

West Nanjing Road

+13.58 min

4.54 min · 2.22 km

People's Square

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground8.85 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 22:30

interchange People's Square — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Xinzhuang

+5 min

People's Square

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Xinzhuang

First train: 05:30Last train: 22:30Doors open: right

South Huangpi Road

+4.39 min

4.39 min · 2.14 km

South Shaanxi Road

+8.78 min

4.39 min · 2.14 km

Xujiahui

+21.97 min

4.41 min · 2.15 km

Caobao Road

+26.36 min

4.39 min · 2.14 km

Shanghai South Railway Station

Arrive Platform 2·underground14.99 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

66 min

Total time

stops

27.21 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Hongqiao Road	05:30	22:30	Towards Yishan Road
Shanghai South Railway Station	05:00	23:00	Towards Hongqiao Road

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

¥6

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥6

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥6

Save ¥0 per ride

Use your Shanghai Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

3.67 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.69 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~109 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥6

Bike

¥174

Auto

¥356

Cab

¥648

Estimates for 27.21 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

XinzhuangFujin Road

Line 4

East XujingPudong International Airport

Line 4

Yishan RoadHongqiao Road

Line 4

Departure station

Hongqiao Road

underground

Hongqiao Road, Shanghai, Shanghai

Weekdays: 05:30 – 22:30(Sundays from 05:30)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Hongqiao Road main road· Hongqiao Road area♿

Hongqiao Road bus stop· Hongqiao Road area♿

Security check is required before entering Chinese metro stations; allow extra time.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Shanghai South Railway Station

underground

Shanghai South Railway Station, Shanghai, Shanghai

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water