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Plan a metro or bus route in Amap

Compare stations, transfers and walking segments. Follow these steps in the official app using our annotated screenshots or illustrated checklists.

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What to do, step by step

  1. Find your destination

    Search for the station or destination and open the right location.

  2. Open Routes and choose Transit

    Open the route options and choose public transit / bus & metro.

  3. Compare the suggested routes

    Review trip duration, total walking, number of transfers and the start station before selecting one.

  4. Read the full boarding and transfer details

    Open your chosen route. Check line names, direction, boarding station, transfer stations and exit.

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Before you begin

Apps, menus, payment eligibility, route availability and local transit rules can change. These are educational examples, not real-time transaction or timetable information. Confirm the latest instructions within the official app.

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