Why go
Rail brings you directly into Shanghai’s urban transport network after high-speed journeys from nearby cities such as Hangzhou and Nanjing. Shanghai Railway Station and Shanghai South Railway Station have different Metro connections and serve different rail corridors, so the arrival terminal can shape which part of Puxi or Pudong is easiest to reach first.
Useful to know
- Confirm the arrival station, current ticket conditions and onward Metro route through official rail channels before booking.
- Choose accommodation or a first stop after checking the terminal: Shanghai Railway Station and Shanghai South have different Metro connections.
- Allow time for station security, platform wayfinding and the transfer from rail to Metro.