Maglev Transportation
Maglev Transportation
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Neighbourhood: Pudong
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- Longyang Road • 2 min walk
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Joe O
Sutton, UK12 contributions
Mar 2019
Wow, what an experience. We traveled from downtown Shanghai to the airport a distance of approximately 45 km. In the course of the trip the Maglev train reached speeds of 424 kph yet the ride was astonishingly smooth. So simple too, just show up at the station buy your ticket and step on board and all for approximately $10. Great value for money as well as a uniquely exhilarating experience.
Written 7 February 2020
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Globe Traveler
Raleigh, NC29 contributions
Aug 2019
If you're not too pressed for time (ironic based on how fast this thing goes) then try out the Maglev train. Among the fastest in the world, it will get you about halfway from Shanghai airport to the central city in about 7 minutes. Grab a window seat and see what it would be like to go as fast as a jet...but on the ground! Not very expensive given the experience and you'll probably only do it once anyway!
Written 7 January 2020
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nldogbert
Eindhoven, The Netherlands3,541 contributions
Jan 2020
For those who;ve never tried it, it is a nice experience to ride on air. Best if try and get a ride between 3-5 pm where the train does go to the max speed of around 430 km/h. Although more than 10 years old, the train is still technically working very well. A very good value combined Maglev+Metro pass ticket can be purchased at PVG.
Written 8 January 2020
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Lance H
Boerne, TX1,258 contributions
Apr 2019
This is the fastest train in the world. The only downside is that it is so smooth and quiet that you don;t feel like you are going as fast as you are! Maybe they should let you roll down the window! It's a bit pricey, but worth it. Apart from the novelty of riding the fastest train in the world, it's a great way to get to and from the airport.
Written 30 March 2020
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yfylou
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia6,316 contributions
Dec 2019
This Maglev train only commute from Longyang Road Station to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, to and fro. Its speed is 300 km/h and takes about 10 minutes to arrive. Just enjoy the thrilling rides in high speed train.
Written 11 January 2020
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PaulSiow
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia2,697 contributions
May 2019
We took a trip to Pudong airport on the Maglev train. It was super fast and needed only 7 mins to the airport from Longyang road station, a distance of around 30km (19 miles). It reached a top speed of 431km/hr and maintained that speed for only a couple of mins. This is the world's fastest commercial train. The ride was smooth and it was quite an enjoyable experience.
Written 5 April 2020
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Jenny J
Perth, Australia853 contributions
Oct 2019
We had wanted to go on the fastest train in the world so had made sure this was in our itinerary. Unfortunately our flight from the airport didn't match with the time the train would go at it's fastest which was disappointing for us so we decided we would just have a ride on it anyway and get a taxi to the airport. It is just a 15 minute trip so we just caught the train, had a ride and stayed on and came back again. Just a thing to tick off your bucket list!
Written 14 January 2020
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Circumnavigator
Brussels, Belgium402 contributions
Jul 2019
If you happen to be in Shanghai and you are found of speed, the you have to take the one of the fastest public transports on the planet. However, note that the Maglev does not operate the entire day at its maximum speed. We actually bought the tickets to travel over 400 km/hr, but we were disappointed that on our trip the max. speed was limited to about 350 km/h.
Written 21 June 2020
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Dazzahh
Shanghai, China134 contributions
Jul 2020
I was going to Shanghai to look for an apartment and when I saw that I could take the Maglev into the city I was really excited. That changed when I managed to board and saw how worn out it looked. Added to that was the fact that it didn't go as fast as it can - I think it topped out at 300 KmpH - the whole experience made me want more than ever to go on the Tokyo Maglev. It was indeed a lot faster and more convenient than the same journey using the Metro and I only have myself to blame for the excitement I felt beforehand but I didn't expect it to look so old and tatty.
Written 26 December 2020
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Jelena Dj
Shanghai, China95 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
Very good option for people who are in rush！8 minutes from Longyang road. Price is a bit higher - by metro it costs around 7rmb,maglev is around 47rmb. But very clean,comfortable, and nice experience ！you don't have feeling that train is running 300-400 km/h🤪
Written 28 May 2020
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Hello Everyone, quick question... I will be landing in Shanghai 11/6, I have a free airport transfer set up to get from the airport to hotel which is 5 minutes from the airport, however the next day I was planning on using the maglev to go into the bund, can I just walk into the airport and say I’m going to use the maglev or is it only accessible to people already inside the airport on arriving flights? Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you in advance!!
Written 9 October 2019
Shouldn't be a problem, just go to the counter and buy a return ticket, it appeared anybody can access this service
Written 9 October 2019
Hello Everyone, quick question... I will be landing in Shanghai 11/6, I have a free airport transfer set up to get from the airport to hotel which is 5 minutes from the airport, however the next day I was planning on using the maglev to go into the bund, can I just walk into the airport and say I’m going to use the maglev or is it only accessible to people already inside the airport on arriving flights? Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you in advance!!
Written 9 October 2019
You can go to the airport just to use Maglev. That’s what I did. The Maglev is well sign posted.
Written 9 October 2019
ถึงสนามบินผู่ตง 05.30 สามารถซื้อตั๋ว Maglev ได้ที่ไหนครับ ที่สนามบินมีเคาน์เตอร์ขายตั๋ว Maglev ด้วยใช่ไหมครับ จะซื้อแบบเที่ยวเดียว พ่วงเมโทร 1วัน 55หยวน มีตั๋วเครื่องบินได้ลด 10 หยวนใช่ไหมครับ
Written 4 October 2019
รถไฟ maglev เที่ยวแรกจากสนามบินน่าจะ7โมงเช้า ตั๋วมีขายที่สถานี หรือซื้อล่วงหน้ารวมรถไฟใต้ดิน ผ่านแอพ klook จะได้ราคาถูกกว่าเพราะมีส่วนลดในแอพ ส่วนลด 10 หยวนเท่าที่ทราบลดในส่วนของ maglev จาก 50 เหลือ 40
Written 5 October 2019
Hi, how much cost of ticket per person? Where is your station? Can you give us the list of schedule for Meglev to Pudong airport ?
Written 13 April 2019
Hi it was, if I remember about 40 RMB. Take your boarding card for the flight and you get about 20, % discount. Trains run about every 20 minutes. There are only 2 stops - the one in the middle of shanghai and the airport. That's it.
Written 12 July 2019
We found it fairly straight forward- grab a cab to the station and the only time it is challenging is when the bags need to be scanned at the entrance of the terminal. Didn't find it any more difficult that travelling in Europe.
Written 12 March 2019
Hi! I’m planning to go to Singapore this coming December and on my way back home here in Japan I have 13 hours layover in Shanghai Pudong Airport. I will be arriving around 4am and departing 6pm. Any suggestions what to do? Thank you!!
Written 18 November 2018
First, it depends if you have a transit visa or not. You theoretically can get a visa upon arrival at the immigration area which will allow you to pop into town. If you do have a visa, the maglev train doesn't start until 6:45 a.m., so you'd need to taxi in. Fares into downtown, near People's Park will be almost 200 yuan. If you just go to Lujiazui, the financial area by the river in Pudong, you can visit the Oriental Pearl TV tower, take a ferry across to the Bund and return to the airport by 4, no problem.
Written 18 November 2018
MS71318
New York City, New York
Hello. I will be spending a night at the hotel near Pudong airport? Is it possible to go back to catch maglev once I have left the airport?
Written 13 July 2018
You can always catch a Maglev, doesn't matter if you leave the airport or not. Just buy a ticket and go like you take any train.
I think you might want to ask again as your question is not clear. Do you think you can't catch a Maglev after you leave the airport because you need to enter the airport with all the queues and security checks?
Written 13 July 2018
So sorry, I put in the incorrect speed of the Maglev train. The train increased speed seamlessly to 431kms/hr.
Written 27 June 2018
The speed varies based on time of day. From around 9 am to around 12 pm & from 1pm to around 5pm, speed is 431 kph. All other times, the speed is 300 kph.
Written 14 October 2018
MBA_Mum
Hi guys, just wondering if one can ride the Maglev from Pudong Airport to Shanghai Disneyland. Has anyone here tried it before and how much does it cost per person? Adult and children? Thanks in advance for your input.
Written 17 May 2018
No, Maglev only goes from Airport to City a distance of around 30km
Written 2 June 2018
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