Shanghai Metro

The Shanghai Metro, also known as Shanghai Rail Transit, is the world’s longest urban rail system by total track length. It first opened in 1993 and now serves the city with 21 lines, 517 stations, and 896 kilometers of routes (including the Maglev line). The network connects major attractions, business districts like Nanjing Road and Xujiahui, and transport hubs such as Shanghai Railway Station. With its extensive coverage and efficiency, the Shanghai Metro remains the top choice for both locals and visitors exploring the city.

The Latest Shanghai Metro Map 2025

shanghai metro map

Lines in Operation

Line 1: Xinzhuang ↔ Fujin Rd.

  • Stations: Xinzhuang ↔ Waihuan Rd. ↔ Lianhua Rd. ↔ Jinjiang Park ↔  South Railway Station ↔ Caobao Rd. ↔ Indoor Stadium ↔ Xujiahui ↔ Hengshan Rd. ↔ Changshu Rd. ↔ South Shanxi Rd. ↔ South Huangpi Rd. ↔ People's Square ↔ Xinzha Rd. ↔ Hanzhong Rd. ↔ Shanghai Railway Station (South Square) ↔ North Zhongshan Rd. ↔ Yanchang Rd. ↔ Circus World ↔ Wenshui Rd. ↔ Pengpu Xincun ↔ Gongkang Rd. ↔ Tonghe Xincun ↔ Hulan Rd. ↔ Gongfu Xincun ↔ Baoan Highway ↔ West Youyi Rd. ↔ Fujin Rd.
  • Identification Color: Red         
  • Total Length: 36.89 km
  • Opening Hours: Sun-Thu: 05:30 – 23:34 and Fri-Sat: 05:30 – 01:05 (next day)

Line 2: National Exhibition and Convention Center ↔ Guanglan Rd. ↔ Pudong Airport Terminal 1&2

  • Stations: National Exhibition and Convention Center ↔ Hongqiao Railway Station ↔ Hongqiao Airport T2 ↔ Songhong Rd. ↔ Beixinjing ↔ Weining Rd. ↔ Loushanguan Rd. ↔ Zhongshan Park ↔ Jiangsu Rd. ↔ Jing'an Temple ↔ West Nanjing Rd. ↔ People's Square↔ East Nanjing Rd. ↔ Lujiazui ↔ South Pudong Road ↔ Century Avenue ↔ Science & Technology Museum ↔ Century Park ↔ Longyang Rd. ↔ Zhangjiang High Technology Park ↔ Jinke Rd. ↔ Guanglan Rd.
  • East Extention: Guanglan Rd. ↔ Tangzhen ↔ Middle Chuangxin Rd. ↔ East Huaxia Rd. ↔ Chuansha ↔ Lingkong Rd. ↔ Far East Avenue ↔ Haitian 3rd Rd. ↔ Pudong Airport Terminal 1&2
  • Identification Color: Light Green         
  • Total Length: 64 km
  • Opening Hours: 05:28 – 00:02 (next day)

Line 3: South Railway Station ↔ North Jiangyang Rd.

  • Stations: South Railway Station ↔ Shilong Rd. ↔ Longcao Rd. ↔ Caoxi Rd. ↔ Yishan Rd. ↔ Hongqiao Rd. ↔ West Yan'an Rd. ↔ Zhongshan Park ↔ Jinshajiang Rd. ↔ Caoyang Rd. ↔ Zhenping Rd. ↔ Zhongtan Rd. ↔ Shanghai Railway Station (North Square) ↔ Baoshan Rd. ↔ Dongbaoxing Rd. ↔ Hongkou Football Stadium ↔ Chifeng Rd. ↔ Dabaishu ↔ Jiangwan Town ↔ West Yingao Rd. ↔ South Changjiang Rd. ↔ Songfa Rd. ↔ Zhanghuabang ↔ Songbin Rd. ↔ Shuichan Rd. ↔ Baoyang Rd. ↔ Youyi Rd. ↔ Tieli Rd. ↔ North Jiangyang Rd.
  • Identification Color: Yellow         
  • Total Length: 40.3 km
  • Opening Hours: 05:20 – 23:52

Line 4 (Circle Line): Yishan Rd. ↔ Century Avenue ↔ Shanghai Railway Station ↔ Zhongshan Park (↔ Yishan Rd.)

  • Stations: Shanghai Indoor Stadium ↔ Yishan Road ↔ Hongqiao Road ↔ West Yan'an Road ↔ Zhongshan Park ↔ Jinshajiang Road ↔ Caoyang Road ↔ Zhenping Road ↔ Zhongtan Road ↔ Shanghai Railway Station ↔ Baoshan Road ↔ Hailun Road ↔ Linping Road ↔ Dalian Road ↔ Yangshupu Road ↔ Pudong Avenue ↔ Century Avenue ↔ Pudian Road ↔ Lancun Road ↔ Tangqiao ↔ Nanpu Bridge ↔ South Xizang Road ↔ Luban Road ↔ Damuqiao Road ↔ Dong'an Road ↔ Shanghai Stadium ↔ Inner Circle ↔ Outer Circle ↔ Inner Circle (Yishan Road) ↔ Outer Circle (Yishan Road)
  • Identification Color: Deep Purple         
  • Total Length: 33.6 km
  • Opening Hours: 05:25 – 23:36

Line 5: Main Line: Xinzhuang – Fengxian Xincheng; Branch Line: Dongchuan Rd. - Minhang Development Zone

  • Stations: Main Line: Xinzhuang ↔ Chunshen Rd. ↔ Yindu Rd. ↔ Zhuanqiao ↔ Beiqiao ↔ Jianchuan Rd. ↔ Dongchuan Rd. ↔ Jiangchuan Road ↔ Xidu ↔ Xiaotang ↔ Fengpu Avenue ↔ Huanchengdong Road ↔ Wangyuan Road ↔ Jinhai Lake ↔ Fengxian Xincheng
  • Branch Line: Dongchuan Rd. ↔ Jinping Rd. ↔ Huaning Rd. ↔ Wenjing Rd. ↔ Minhang Development Zone
  • Identification Color: Purple         
  • Total Length: 32.7 km
  • Opening Hours: 05:50 – 23:24

Line 6: Gangcheng Rd. ↔ Oriental Sports Center

  • Stations: Gangcheng Rd. ↔ Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone (N) ↔ Hangjin Rd. ↔ Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone (S) ↔ Zhouhai Rd. ↔ Wuzhou Avenue ↔ Dongjing Rd. ↔ Jufeng Rd. ↔ Wulian Rd. ↔ Boxing Rd. ↔ Jinqiao Rd. ↔ Yunshan Rd. ↔ Deping Rd. ↔ Beiyangjing Rd. ↔ Minsheng Rd. ↔ Yuanshen Sports Center ↔ Century Avenue ↔ Pudian Rd. ↔ Lancun Rd. ↔ Children's Medical Center ↔ Linyi Xincun ↔ West Gaoke Rd. ↔ Dongming Rd. ↔ Gaoqing Rd. ↔ West Huaxia Rd. ↔ Shangnan Rd. ↔ South Lingyan Rd.↔ Oriental Sports Center
  • Identification Color: Pinkish Red         
  • Total Length: 33.52 km
  • Opening Hours: 05:30 – 23:35

Line 7: Huamu Rd. ↔ Meilan Lake

  • Stations: Huamu Rd. ↔ Longyang Rd. ↔ Fanghua Rd. ↔ Jinxiu Rd. ↔ South Yanggao Rd. ↔ West Gaoke Rd. ↔ Yuntai Rd. ↔ Yaohua Rd. ↔ Changqing Rd. ↔ Houtan ↔ Middle Longhua Rd. ↔ Dong'an Rd. ↔ Zhaojiabang Rd. ↔ Changshu Rd. ↔ Jing'an Temple ↔ Changping Rd. ↔ Changshou Rd. ↔ Zhenping Rd. ↔ Langao Rd. ↔ Xincun Rd. ↔ Dahua 3rd Rd. ↔ Xingzhi Rd. ↔ Dachang Town ↔ Changzhong Rd. ↔ Shangda Rd. ↔ Nanchen Rd. ↔ Shanghai University ↔ Qihua Rd. ↔ Gucun Park ↔ Liuhang ↔ Panguang Rd. ↔ Luonan Xincun ↔ Meilan Lake
  • Identification Color: Orange         
  • Total Length: 44.35 km
  • Opening Hours: 05:30 – 23:48

Line 8: Shiguang Rd. ↔ Shendu Highway

  • Stations: Shiguang Rd. ↔ Nenjiang Rd. ↔ Xiangyin Rd. ↔ Huangxing Park ↔ Middle Yanji Rd. ↔ Huangxing Rd. ↔ Jiangpu Rd. ↔ Anshan Xincun ↔ Siping Rd. ↔ Quyang Rd. ↔ Hongkou Football Stadium ↔ North Xizang Rd. ↔ Zhongxing Rd. ↔ Qufu Rd. ↔ People's Square ↔ Dashijie ↔ Laoximen ↔ Lujiabang Rd. ↔ South Xizang Rd. ↔ China Art Museum ↔ Yaohua Rd. ↔ Chengshan Rd. ↔ Yangsi ↔ Oriental Sports Center  ↔ Lingzhao Xincun ↔ Luheng Rd. ↔ Pujiang Town ↔ Jiangyue Rd. ↔ Lianhang Rd. ↔ Shendu Highway
  • Identification Color: Steel Blue         
  • Total Length: 37.5 km
  • Opening Hours: 05:30 – 23:36

Line 9: Caolu ↔ Songjiang South Railway Station

  • Stations: Caolu ↔ Minlei Rd. ↔ Gutang Rd. ↔ Jinhai Rd. ↔ Jinji Rd. ↔ Jinqiao ↔ Tai'erzhuang Rd. ↔ Lantian Rd. ↔ Fengdian Rd. ↔ Middle Yanggao Rd ↔ Century Avenue ↔ Shangcheng Rd.↔  Xiaonanmen ↔ Lujiabang Rd. ↔ Madang Rd. ↔ Dapuqiao ↔ Jiashan Rd. ↔ Zhaojiabang Rd. ↔ Xujiahui ↔ Yishan Rd. ↔ Guilin Rd.↔ Caohejing Hi-Tech Park ↔ Hechuan Rd. ↔ Xingzhong Rd. ↔ Qibao ↔ Zhongchun Rd. ↔ Jiuting ↔ Sijing ↔ Sheshan ↔ Dongjing ↔ Songjiang University Town ↔ Songjiang New City↔ Songjiang Sports Center ↔ Zuibaichi Park ↔ Shanghai Songjiang Railway Station
  • Identification Color: Light Sky Blue         
  • Total Length: 65 km
  • Opening Hours: 05:30 – 00:14

Line 10: Jilong Rd. ↔ Hangzhong Rd., Zoo ↔ Hongqiao Railway Station

  • Stations: Jilong Rd. ↔ Gangcheng Rd. ↔ Gaoqiao ↔ Gaoqiao West ↔ Shuangjiang Rd. ↔ Guofan Rd. ↔ Xinjiangwancheng  ↔ East Yingao Rd. ↔ Sanmen Rd. ↔ Jiangwan Stadium ↔ Wujiaochang ↔ Guoquan Rd. ↔ Tongji University ↔ Siping Rd.  ↔ Youdian Xincun ↔ Hailun Rd. ↔North Sichuan Rd. ↔ Tiantong Rd. ↔ East Nanjing Rd. ↔ Yuyuan Garden ↔ Laoximen ↔ Xintiandi ↔ South Shaanxi Rd. ↔ Shanghai Library ↔ Jiaotong University ↔ Hongqiao Rd.↔ Songyuan Rd. ↔ Yili Rd. ↔ Shuicheng Rd. ↔ Longxi Rd. (↔Longbai Xincun ↔ Ziteng Rd. ↔ Hangzhong Rd.) ↔ Zoo ↔ Hongqiao Airport Terminal 1 ↔ Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 ↔ Hongqiao Railway Station
  • Identification Color: Light Purple         
  • Total Length: 46 km
  • Opening Hours: 05:25 – 23:43

Line 11: Disneyland Park ↔ North Jiading/Huaqiao

  • Stations: Main Line: Disneyland Park ↔ Kangxin Highway ↔ Xiuyan Rd.  ↔  Luoshan Rd. ↔ Yuqiao ↔ Pusan Rd. ↔ East Sanlin ↔ Sanlin ↔ Oriental Sports Center ↔ Longyao Rd. ↔ Yunjin Rd. ↔ Longhua ↔ Swimming Center ↔ Xujiahui ↔ Jiaotong University ↔ Jiangsu Rd. ↔ Longde Rd. ↔ Caoyang Rd. ↔ Fengqiao Rd. ↔ Zhenru ↔ West Railway Station ↔ Liziyuan ↔ Qilianshan Rd. ↔ Wuwei Rd. ↔ Taopu Xincun ↔ Nanxiang ↔ Chenxiang Hwy ↔ Malu ↔ Jiading Xincheng ↔ Baiyin Rd. ↔ West Jiading ↔ North Jiading
  • Branch Line: Jiading Xincheng ↔ Circuit ↔ East Changji Road ↔ International Automobile City ↔ Anting ↔ Zhaofeng Rd. ↔ Guangming Rd. ↔ Huaqiao
  • Identification Color: Dark Red         
  • Total Length: 82.8 km
  • Opening Hours: 05:20 – 00:01 (next day)

Line 12: Jinhai Rd. ↔ Qixin Rd.

  • Stations: Jinhai Rd. ↔ Shenjiang Rd. ↔ Jinjing Rd. ↔ North Yanggao Rd. ↔ Jufeng Rd. ↔ Donglu Rd. ↔ Fuxing Island ↔ Aiguo Rd. ↔ Longchang Rd. ↔ Ningguo Rd. ↔ Jiangpu Park ↔ Dalian Rd. ↔ Tilanqiao ↔ International Cruise Terminal ↔ Tiantong Rd. ↔ Qufu Rd. ↔ Hanzhong Rd. ↔  West Nanjing Rd. ↔  South Shaanxi Rd. ↔  Jiashan Rd. ↔ Damuqiao Rd. ↔  Middle Longhua Rd. ↔  Longhua ↔  Longcao Rd. ↔  Caobao Rd. ↔  Guilin Park ↔  Hongcao Rd. ↔  Hongmei Rd. ↔  Donglan Rd. ↔  Gudai Rd. ↔  Hongxin Rd. ↔  Qixin Rd.
  • Identification Color: Dark Green         
  • Total Length: 40.4 km
  • Opening Hours: 05:30 – 23:47

Line 13: Jinyun Rd. ↔ Zhangjiang Rd.

  • Stations: Jinyun Rd. ↔ West Jinshajiang Rd. ↔ Fengzhuang ↔ South Qilianshan Rd. ↔ Zhenbei Rd. ↔ Daduhe Rd. ↔ Jinshajiang Rd. ↔ Longde Rd. ↔ Wuning Rd. ↔ Changshou Rd. ↔ Jiangning Rd. ↔ Hanzhong Rd. ↔  Natural History Museum ↔ West Nanjing Rd. ↔ Middle Huaihai Rd. ↔ Site of the First CPC National Congress· Xintiandi ↔ Madang Rd. ↔ World Expo Museum ↔ Shibo Avenue ↔ Changqing Rd. ↔ Chengshan Rd. ↔ Dongming Rd. ↔ Huapeng Rd. ↔ Xia’nan Rd. ↔ Beicai ↔ Chenchun Rd. ↔ Lianxi Rd. ↔ Middle Huaxia Rd. ↔ Zhongke Rd. ↔ Xuelin Rd. ↔ Zhangjiang Rd.
  • Identification Color: Pink         
  • Total Length: 38.8 km
  • Opening Hours: 05:30 – 23:45

Line 14: Fengbang ↔ Guiqiao Road

  • Stations: Fengbang ↔ Lexiu Road ↔ Lintao Road ↔ Jiayi Road ↔ Dingbian Road ↔ Zhenxin Xincun ↔ Zhenguang Road ↔ Tongchuan Road ↔ Zhenru ↔ Zhongning Road ↔ Caoyang Road ↔ Wuning Road ↔ Wuding Road ↔ Jing'an Temple ↔ Site of the First CPC National Congress · South Huangpi Road ↔ Dashijie ↔ Yuyuan Garden ↔ Lujiazui ↔ South Pudong Road ↔ Pudong Avenue ↔ Yuanshen Road ↔ Changyi Road ↔ Xiepu Road ↔ Yunshan Road ↔ Lantian Road ↔ Huangyang Road ↔ Yunshun Road ↔ Pudong Football Stadium ↔ Jinyue Road ↔ Guiqiao Road
  • Identification Color: Olive Green         
  • Total Length: 39.1 km
  • Opening Hours: 05:30 – 23:37

Line 15: Gucun Park ↔ Zizhu High-tech Zone

  • Stations: Gucun Park ↔ Jinqiu Road ↔ Fengxiang Road ↔ Nanda Road ↔ Qi’an Road ↔ Gulang Road ↔ East Wuwei Road ↔ West Railway Station ↔ Tongchuan Road ↔ North Meiling Road ↔ Daduhe Road ↔ Changfeng Park ↔ Loushanguan Road ↔ Hongbaoshi Road ↔ Yaohong Road ↔ Wuzhong Road ↔ Guilin Road ↔ Guilin Park ↔ Shanghai South Railway Staion ↔ East China University of Science and Technology ↔ Luoxiu Road ↔ Zhumei Road ↔ Jinghong Road ↔ South Hongmei Road ↔ Jingxi Road ↔ Shujian Road ↔ Shuangbai Road ↔ Yuanjiang Road ↔ Yongde Road ↔ Zizhu Hi-tech Park
  • Identification Color: Dark Orange         
  • Total Length: 42.3 km
  • Opening Hours: 05:30 – 23:36

Line 16: Longyang Rd. ↔  Dishui Lake

  • Stations: Longyang Rd. ↔ Huaxia Middle Rd. ↔ Luoshan Rd. ↔ East Zhoupu ↔ Heshahangcheng ↔ East Hangtou ↔ Xinchang ↔ Wild Animal Park ↔ Huinan ↔ Shuyuan ↔ Lingang Avenue ↔ Dishui Lake
  • Identification Color: Aqua         
  • Total Length: 59.3 km
  • Opening Hours: 05:50 – 23:42

Line 17: Hongqiao Railway Station ↔ Oriental Land

  • Stations: Hongqiao Railway Station ↔ National Exhibition and Convention Center ↔ Panlong Road ↔ Xuying Road ↔ Xujingbeicheng ↔ Middle Jiasong Road ↔ Zhaoxiang ↔ Huijin Road ↔ Qingpu New City ↔ Caoying Road ↔ Dianshanhu Avenue ↔ Zhujiajiao ↔ Oriental Land
  • Identification Color: Dark Orange         
  • Total Length: 41.3 km
  • Opening Hours: 05:50 – 23:46

Line 18: Yuqiao ↔ Hangtou

  • Stations: Yuqiao – Kangqiao – Zhoupu – Fanrong Road – Shenmei Road – Hetao Road – Xiasha – Hangtou – Xiasha – Hetao Road – Shenmei Road – Fanrong Road – Zhoupu – Kangqiao – Yuqiao – Lianxi Road – Beizhong Road – Fangxin Road – Longyang Road – Yingchun Road – Middle Yanggao Road – Minsheng Road – Changyi Road – Danyang Road – Pingliang Road – Jiangpu Park – Jiangpu Road – Fushun Road – Guoquan Road – Fudan University – Shanghai University of Finance and Economics – Yin'gao Road – South Changjiang Road
  • Identification Color: Champagne         
  • Total Length: 36.8 km
  • Opening Hours: 05:50 – 23:27

Pujiang Line: Shendu Highway ↔ Huizhen Road

  • Stations: Shendu Highway ↔ Sanlu Highway ↔ Minrui Road ↔ Puhang Road ↔ Dongcheng 1st Road ↔ Huizhen Road 
  • Identification Color: Gray         
  • Total Length: 6.64 km
  • Opening Hours: 05:10 – 22:42

Shanghai Suburban Railway Airport Link Line: Pudong Airport ↔ Hongqiao Airport

  • Stations: Pudong Airport Terminal 1&2 ↔ Shanghai International Resort ↔ East Kangqiao ↔ South Sanlin ↔ Jinghong Rd. ↔ Zhongchun Rd. ↔ Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2
  • Total Length: 59 km

Maglev Line: Longyang Road ↔ Pudong Airport

  • Stations: Longyang Road ↔ Pudong Airport
  • Total Length: 30 km

Jinshan Line: South Railway Station ↔ Jinshanwei

  • Stations: South Railway Station ↔ Chunshen ↔ Xinqiao ↔ Chedun ↔ Tinglin ↔ Jinshan Yuanqu ↔ Jinshanwei
  • Total Length: 56.4 km

Shanghai Metro Ticket Types

Shanghai Metro offers 9 ticket types, including single-journey, day passes, QR codes, and Maglev combos, catering to tourists and locals alike.

Ticket TypePrice (RMB)ValidityCoverageNotes
Single Journey Ticket¥3–¥9Single trip, same dayAll metro lines (excl. Maglev/regional lines)Recycled (card) / Kept (paper)
Public Transport CardPay-as-you-goLong-termMetro/bus/ferry10% discount on transfers within 2 hours
1-Day Pass¥1824 hours from first useUnlimited rides (excl. Maglev/Airport Link Line)Ideal for short stays
3-Day Pass¥4572 hours from first useUnlimited rides (excl. Maglev/Airport Link Line)Cost-effective for tourists
Commemorative TicketTheme-basedSpecified datesSame as single journeyCollectible, not recycled
Maglev & Metro Pass (One-way)¥501 Maglev trip + 24hr metroMaglev + metro (excl. Airport Link Line)Best for Pudong Airport transfer
Maglev & Metro Pass (Round-trip)¥802 Maglev trips + 7 days metroMaglev + metro (excl. Airport Link Line)Not recycled
Metro QR Code (App)By distanceReal-time deductionAll lines (incl. Maglev)Scan via "Metro DADUHUI" APP
Baotong Card (Elderly)Free (70+ y/o)Off-peak hours & holidaysMetro/bus (excl. airport/Maglev/regional)For Shanghai residents aged 70+

How to Buy Metro Tickets

Buying tickets for Shanghai Metro is easy and convenient. First, you should know that if you have the Shanghai Metro DADUHUI app on your phone, you don't need to buy a physical ticket. You can simply scan the QR code from the app at the turnstile to enter.

There are two main ways to buy tickets. The first way is at the ticket counter. Just tell the staff your destination station and they will give you the right ticket. The second way is using the self-service ticket machines. These machines have English instructions and are easy to use.

When using the ticket machine, first touch the screen to select your destination station. The machine will show you the price. Then choose how many tickets you need (you can buy up to 9 at once). Put your money in the machine - it accepts both bills and coins. The machine will give you your tickets and any change you're owed. After you get your ticket, you're ready to go through the turnstile and board the train.

How to Take Shanghai Metro

Follow these 10 steps for a smooth Shanghai Metro journey:

  1. Get into the station
  2. Buy the ticket
  3. Pass security check
  4. Check ticket & get into the gate
  5. Take the escalator
  6. Wait for the train
  7. Take the metro
  8. Get off
  9. Ticket check & exit
  10. Get out of the station.