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.
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The Shanghai Maglev Timetable Board by the Ticketing Office
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You are required to go through the security check.
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Then you take the conveyor elevator to the train platform and board your train for free public seating.
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The maglev train is leaving the track from the Longyang Station to Pudong Airport.
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From Maglev Longyang Station down below, you can have clear pictures of the train going.
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The Train reaches the max speed of 431 km/h!
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The train arrives on the second floor at Pudong International Airport.
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