Trip Times

If you travel medium to long distances up to about 800 km, the overall journey in the Transrapid won't take longer than on an airplane (when the time to and from the airport as well as check-in are included). With its speeds of up to 500 km/h, the new railroad system is also faster than any other ground-based means of transport.

However, the real advantage is the good acceleration. As there is no mechanical friction loss, the distance required by the Transrapid to accelerate to 300 km/h from a standing start is just five kilometers.

Short distances between stations increase journey time only slightly and allow additional stops between cities. This makes the system more flexible than any other railroad and the Transrapid is also suitable for short distances.