How to Get to Shanghai Disneyland

Shanghai Disneyland sits in Chuansha, in Pudong on the eastern edge of Shanghai. The single easiest way there is Metro Line 11, which runs straight to the resort’s own station. Taxis and airport shuttles are the alternatives when you have heavy luggage or arrive late. Below are the realistic options, approximate times and fares, and the one piece of Chinese text worth saving to your phone before you set off.

All fares and times below are approximate and move with traffic, season and metro pricing. Treat them as planning estimates and confirm the live figure on the day.

Prices verified: July 2026.

What is the easiest way to get to Shanghai Disneyland?

For almost every visitor already in Shanghai, take Metro Line 11 to Disney Resort station (迪士尼). It is the line’s eastern terminus, so you cannot overshoot it — everyone gets off at the end. From the station it is about a 10-minute walk to the park entrance, past Disneytown on the way.

Line 11 connects to the rest of the metro network, so from most of the city you ride one line, change onto Line 11 once, and stay on it to the end. A single city metro ride costs only a few yuan, which makes this by far the cheapest option. Buy a single-journey ticket from the station machines, or tap in with a transit QR code in Alipay or WeChat if you have one set up.

Choose the metro if you are travelling light, watching your budget, or moving during the day when trains are frequent. Choose a taxi instead if you have large suitcases, are travelling with small children and a stroller, or arrive late at night when trains have stopped.

How do I get to Shanghai Disneyland from the airport?

Which airport you land at makes a big difference — Pudong is reasonably close, Hongqiao is on the opposite side of the city. The table below gives approximate distances, taxi times and fares, and public-transport times. All numbers are estimates; check the live fare and route before you travel.

From Pudong Airport (PVG)

Pudong is the closer of the two, roughly 20–25 km from the resort. A taxi takes about 30–40 minutes and costs approximately 100–130 CNY, which is the simplest choice after a long-haul flight. If you would rather save money, the metro runs about 50–60 minutes with one or two transfers onto Line 11 — reasonable if you are not weighed down by luggage.

From Hongqiao Airport (SHA) and the railway station

Hongqiao sits on the far western side of Shanghai, about 50–55 km away, so every option here takes longer. A taxi is roughly 50–70 minutes and around 180–220 CNY. By metro, plan for about 75–90 minutes, typically riding Line 10 or Line 2 across the city and transferring onto Line 11. Because the taxi fare is high and the metro is long, many travellers arriving at Hongqiao prefer to break the trip — reach their hotel first, then head to the park the next morning.

How much does the metro to Disneyland cost and how long does it take?

A single metro ride within Shanghai costs only a few yuan, priced by distance, so even a cross-city trip stays inexpensive. From a central point such as People’s Square, expect roughly 60–75 minutes to Disney Resort station with one transfer onto Line 11.

One timing detail matters if you are staying for the evening show: Line 11’s first and last trains are timed around the park’s operating hours, so they shift with the season and are not fixed. On the day you visit, check the last-train time posted at the station or in a metro app, and if the show ends close to that cutoff, plan a taxi back instead of risking a missed train.

Should I take a taxi, and how do I tell the driver where to go?

A taxi is the right call when you have heavy luggage, are travelling as a family with young children, or arrive after the trains stop. Use the official taxi rank at the airport or the DiDi ride-hailing app rather than accepting rides from touts.

The practical catch: drivers rarely speak English. Save the resort’s name in Chinese and show it on your phone screen:

上海迪士尼度假区 — Shanghai Disney Resort

Having the address in characters removes almost all the risk of ending up at the wrong drop-off. It is worth keeping this saved offline, since Google Maps and many Western apps are blocked in mainland China — see the connectivity note below.

Airport and hotel shuttle buses

Bus shuttles run from the airports and from some city hotels to the resort, and are usually booked through aggregators such as Klook or Trip.com. Routes, schedules and prices change often, so check current listings close to your travel date rather than assuming a service still exists.

What if I am staying at a resort hotel?

If you book one of the two on-site hotels, transfers get much simpler. Both the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel and the Toy Story Hotel sit inside the resort and run their own shuttles to the park; the Disneyland Hotel, on the shore of Wishing Star Lake, also offers a boat connection. That removes the airport-to-park logistics from your first day entirely. See our Shanghai Disneyland hotels guide for what each hotel includes.

Staying off-site near a Line 11 station is the budget-friendly middle ground: you keep the cheap, direct metro ride without paying resort-hotel rates.

A note on staying connected

Plan for connectivity before you arrive. Google, Google Maps, Instagram and WhatsApp are blocked in mainland China, so the mapping and translation apps you would normally lean on for directions may not work. Save the Chinese address above offline, consider a travel eSIM or roaming plan that can route around the block, and download an offline map before you land. This is the difference between a smooth arrival and standing at a taxi rank unable to show anyone where you are going.

Putting it together

• Cheapest and simplest in the city: Metro Line 11 to Disney Resort station, then a ~10-minute walk.
• From Pudong Airport: taxi (~30–40 min) if you have luggage; metro (~50–60 min) to save money.
• From Hongqiao Airport: longer either way — consider reaching your hotel first, then the park next day.
• Late arrivals or heavy bags: taxi via the official rank or DiDi, with 上海迪士尼度假区 ready to show.
• Staying on-site: let the resort hotel shuttles handle it.

Once you have your route sorted, line up the rest of your visit: check ticket prices and where to buy, read the full plan-your-day guide, and if you have not chosen where to stay, compare the resort and nearby hotels.

Frequently asked questions

Which metro line goes to Shanghai Disneyland?

Metro Line 11 goes directly to the resort. Ride it to its eastern terminus, Disney Resort station (迪士尼), then walk about 10 minutes to the park entrance. From central Shanghai you usually change onto Line 11 once, and a single ride costs only a few yuan.

How do I get from Pudong Airport (PVG) to Disneyland?

Pudong Airport is roughly 20–25 km away. A taxi takes about 30–40 minutes and costs approximately 100–130 CNY. By metro, expect around 50–60 minutes with one or two transfers onto Line 11. Confirm the live fare and route before you travel.

How far is Hongqiao Airport from Shanghai Disneyland?

Hongqiao (SHA) sits on the far west side, about 50–55 km away. A taxi runs roughly 50–70 minutes and around 180–220 CNY. By metro, plan for about 75–90 minutes, typically Line 10 or 2 to a transfer onto Line 11.

Do taxi drivers in Shanghai speak English?

Rarely. Show the destination in Chinese instead: 上海迪士尼度假区 (Shanghai Disney Resort). Use the official airport taxi rank or the DiDi app, and have the address ready on your phone screen so there is no confusion about where you are heading.

When do the first and last trains run to the resort?

Line 11 first and last trains are timed around park operating hours, so they shift with the season. If you plan to stay for the evening show, check the last-train time posted at the station or in a metro app that day, or budget for a taxi back.

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