Shanghai Metro · Shanghai Shentong Metro

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112.1 km
Network length
55
Stations
3
Lines
see lines
Daily riders
About Shanghai Metro

A fast, connected metro guide for Shanghai

The Shanghai Metro is operated by Shanghai Shentong Metro and serves daily city journeys across Shanghai with 55 stations across 112.1 km of track over 3 lines. Around see lines passengers use the network every day.

Services operate from 05:30 to 22:30 daily, with trains every 2 minutes during peak periods on busy corridors. Fares are distance based, and this page connects route planning, station pages, line information and route-map links in one place.

The Line 1 guide covers 18 stations from Xinzhuang to Fujin Road, while the network cards above make it easy to jump into the interactive map for transfers and cross-line trips.

Total stations
55
Network length
112.1 km
Daily ridership
see lines
Operating hours
05:30 – 22:30
Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about fares, timings, routes and services.

Service updates

News & travel guides

The latest network news and travel guides.

Guide

Getting around Shanghai by metro

Plan fares, timings and interchanges on the Shanghai Metro before you travel.

Jun 8, 2026·4 min read
Tips

Security checks on the Shanghai Metro

Allow a few extra minutes for the bag security check at station entrances.

Jun 3, 2026·3 min read
Update

Line 1 remains a core Shanghai corridor

The Line 1 links major destinations across Shanghai.

May 28, 2026·3 min read

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