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Metro · Free step-by-step guide

Find the right metro route

Check line, station, transfer and exit. 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. Search the destination in Amap

    Open Amap, search for your destination, and confirm the place or station.

  2. Choose Public Transport

    Tap Routes, then select Public Transport rather than driving or walking.

  3. Compare the route choices

    Check journey length, metro line number/color, transfer count, walking segments and last service when available.

  4. Save the station and exit details

    Open the route details. Check the metro line page for the line name, train direction and station order, then return to your full route for transfer and exit details.

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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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