Route Length
Route length in service (km)
- 1 Shanghai – 891
- 2 Beijing – 858
- 3 Guangzhou – 671
Quickly compare city metro systems by four metrics: route length in service, number of stations, number of lines, and the opening year of each city's first metro line.
Data source: metroman.cn
Last updated: April 30, 2025
Main metro lines only; tramways, suburban rail, and the Hong Kong Light Rail are excluded.
Taipei includes New Taipei, excludes Taoyuan; Guangzhou excludes Foshan.
Transfer stations counted multiple times.