Shanghai Maglev
The Shanghai Maglev line runs between Longyang Road station of Subway Line 2 in Pudong and Pudong International Airport. At full speed, the trip takes 7 minutes and 20 seconds to finish the distance of 30 km. The train can reach 350 km/h in 2 minutes, with the maximum speed of 431 km/h (268 reached thereafter. The train, which consists of 9 compartments, is capable of carrying 959 passengers. The magnetic levitation train started operating on Jan 1, 2004.Shanghai Maglev Tickets and Fare
Type of Ticket | Ticket Copy | Ticket Usage | Price |
One way ticket | ![]() |
One way ticket of the day | RMB 50 |
Round trip ticket (Valid in 7 days) | ![]() |
Round trip ticket valid in 7 days | RMB 80 |
Shanghai Maglev Timetable
Maglev Information ( Longyang - Pudong Airport ) | ||
Operation Time | 6:45--21:40 | |
First Train | Longyang Road Station | 6:45 |
Pudong Airport Station | 7:02 | |
Last Train | Longyang Road Station | 21:40 |
Pudong Airport Station | 21:42 | |
Interval | 6:45-17:00 | 15 mins. |
17:00-21:40 | 20 mins. | |
Max Speed | 6:45-8:45 | 300km/h |
9:00-10:45 | 430km/h | |
11:00-12:45 | 300km/h | |
13:00-16:45 | 430km/h | |
17:00-21:40 | 300km/h |
Take Subway Line 2 or 7 and get off at Longyang Station, then walk just a few steps, you will get to the Maglev Building. The ticket office is on the second floor.

The Shanghai Maglev Timetable Board by the Ticketing Office

You are required to go through the security check.

Then you take the conveyor elevator to the train platform and board your train for free public seating.


The maglev train is leaving the track from the Longyang Station to Pudong Airport.



From Maglev Longyang Station down below, you can have clear pictures of the train going.


The Train reaches the max speed of 431 km/h!

The train arrives on the second floor at Pudong International Airport.


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