Shanghai Maglev Train at a modern station platform.
Shanghai Maglev Train at Pudong International Airport station.
Shanghai Maglev Train on elevated tracks above a busy street in Shanghai, China.
Shanghai Maglev Train traveling near modern station architecture.
Shanghai Maglev Train departing from a modern station in Shanghai, China.
Shanghai Maglev Train on elevated track with city skyline in background.

Shanghai Maglev: One-Way Train Transfers Between Pudong Airport Terminal & Longyang Road Station

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Experience high-speed travel on the Shanghai Maglev Train, takeing you between Pudong Airport Terminal and Longyang Road Station in just eight minutes over a distance of 30 kilometers. This one-way train transfer is not merely about reaching your destination but enjoying an exhilarating ride at speeds up to 430 km/h using German Transrapid technology. Comfortable seating awaits as the scenery shifts from urban landscapes to countryside vistas, all visible through specially designed "deceleration glass" windows.

Enjoy an exhilarating ride from Pudong Airport to Longyang Road Station aboard one of the world's pioneering commercial high-speed trains. Reach speeds up to 430 km/h in a mere 8 minutes!

The Shanghai Maglev Train departs every 15-20 minutes, ensuring minimal wait times and allowing you to experience magnetic levitation technology firsthand.

Travel with ease as the train provides ample overhead space for luggage weighing up to 23kgs. Premium seating ensures comfort throughout your journey onboard this remarkable train.

Upon reaching Longyang Road Station, access Metro Lines 2, 7, 16, or 18 is conveniently just a short distance away, facilitating smooth onward travel within the city.

Access to a one-way Shanghai Maglev Train transfer from the Shanghai Pudong International Airport terminal at Longyang Road Station

Space for ample luggage storage

Individual Costs

Shanghai Maglev Train at a modern station platform.

Shanghai Maglev Train at a modern station platform.

Your experience with the Shanghai Maglev Train

The thrill of riding at a speed of 430 km/h is something you'll never forget. The Shanghai Maglev Train offers more than just transportation; it's an exhilarating journey powered by German Transrapid technology. Whether departing from Pudong Airport or Longyang Road Station, passengers enjoy comfortable seating designed for high-speed travel.

During the swift 30-kilometer ride that lasts only 8 minutes, you can gaze out of special "deceleration glass" windows as Shanghai's landscape shifts dramatically—from airport terminals to countryside vistas and finally into the city’s bustling urban environment. Upon reaching Longyang Road Station, travelers are just a short distance from connecting Metro Lines 2, 7, 16, and 18.

From this hub, it is convenient to explore Shanghai's renowned attractions like The Bund, Nanjing Road, People's Square, Yu Garden, and the French Concession.

Schedule for Shanghai Maglev Train

  • Longyang Road Station to Pudong Airport Terminal 1&2:
    • First train: 6:45am
    • Last train: 9:40pm
    • Frequency: Every 15-20 minutes
  • Pudong Airport Terminal 1&2 to Longyang Road Station:
    • First train: 7:02am
    • Last train: 9:42pm
    • Frequency: Every 15-20 minutes
Shanghai Maglev Train at Pudong International Airport station.

Shanghai Maglev Train at Pudong International Airport station.

Shanghai Maglev Train on elevated tracks above a busy street in Shanghai, China.

Shanghai Maglev Train on elevated tracks above a busy street in Shanghai, China.

Shanghai Maglev Train traveling near modern station architecture.

Shanghai Maglev Train traveling near modern station architecture.

  • Luggage exceeding a combined dimension of 1.8m (length + width + height) or with a volume greater than 0.2 cubic meters is not allowed on the train.

The weight limit for each piece of luggage is set at no more than 23 kg.

Accessibility Details

    This service accommodates wheelchair users and those with prams or strollers.

    Important Information to Note

    • The train doors close one minute prior to the scheduled departure time. For the last train, boarding concludes five minutes before it departs.
    • Children up to a height of 1.3 meters can ride for free when accompanied by an adult who has paid (up to two children per paying adult).
    • To ensure your ticket remains valid, keep it safe and clean; folded, bent, altered, or damaged tickets will be deemed invalid.

    Your ticket is only valid on the day of departure as indicated on its date.

    Shanghai Maglev Train departing from a modern station in Shanghai, China.

    Shanghai Maglev Train departing from a modern station in Shanghai, China.

    Shanghai Maglev Train on elevated track with city skyline in background.

    Shanghai Maglev Train on elevated track with city skyline in background.

    Plan ahead and arrive at least a minute early as doors close one minute prior to departure for smooth boarding.

    If you're carrying luggage up to 23kg, enjoy the ample overhead space provided on board for easy travel.

    To make your onward journey smooth in Shanghai, take advantage of nearby Metro Lines 2, 7, 16, or 18 from Longyang Road Station after disembarking.

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    FAQs

    The journey from Pudong Airport to Longyang Road Station takes just 8 minutes.
    Doors will close 1 minute prior to departure time. For the final train, check-in ends 5 minutes beforehand.
    Trains leave every 15-20 minutes, ensuring minimal wait times for passengers.
    The train reaches speeds up to 430 km/h, making it one of the world's first commercial high-speed trains.
    Each piece of baggage must not exceed a combined dimension of 1.8m or weigh more than 23 kg.
    Yes, generous overhead luggage space is available to accommodate your bags comfortably.
    Personal expenses such as meals or additional services not directly related to the train ride itself will need to be covered separately by passengers.
    The train is accessible to both wheelchair users and those with prams or strollers.
    From Longyang Road Station, Metro Lines 2, 7, 16, or 18 are conveniently accessible for onward travel within Shanghai.
    The cost covers your journey on the Maglev Train from either terminal at Pudong Airport to Longyang Road Station, along with ample luggage space.

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