Where is the fastest train in the world 2023?

Ranking of the five fastest commercial trains in the world in 2023
  • Shanghai Transrapid Maglev Train, China: 267.8 mph (431 km/h) ...
  • CR400 Fuxing train, China: 217.4 mph (350 km/h) ...
  • ICE 3, Germany: 205 mph (330 km/h) ...
  • TGV, France: 198.8 mph (320 km/h) ...
  • Shinkansen, Japan: 198.8 mph (320 km/h)




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1: Shanghai Maglev - 460 kph/286 mph (China) Based on German technology, the Maglev trains fly along an elevated track, the powerful magnets providing a super-smooth, friction-free ride.

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Top 10 Fastest Trains in the World
  • CRH380A Hexie: 302 mph. ...
  • Shanghai Maglev: 267 mph. ...
  • Hemu -430 X: 262 mph. Image Source: ...
  • Fuxing Hao CR400AF/BF: 249 mph. Image Source: ...
  • The Frecciarossa: 245 mph. Image Source: ...
  • Shinkansen H5 and E5: 224 mph. Image Source: ...
  • Deutsche Bahn ICE: 205 mph. Image Source: ...
  • Korail KTX: 205 mph. Image Source:


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Trenitalia's Paris to Milan route was first introduced in December 2021, serviced by Hitachi Rail's ETR1000. This super high speed train travels at 300km/h - with the ability to go400km/h if not limited by track regulations - making it the fastest train in Europe.

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Japan plans to unveil the world's fastest bullet train in 2030. The $91 million Shinkansen Alfa-X test train is designed to go as fast as 400 kph or 249 mph. Japan plans to unveil the world's fastest bullet train in 2030. The $91 million Shinkansen Alfa-X test train is designed to go as fast as 400 kph or 249 mph.

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Japan: L0 Series Maglev (374 mph) Although not yet in regular service, this Japanese train, which is currently being developed and tested by the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central), holds the land speed record for rail vehicles, clocking in at 374 mph.

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Trenitalia's Paris to Milan route was first introduced in December 2021, serviced by Hitachi Rail's ETR1000. This super high speed train travels at 300km/h - with the ability to go400km/h if not limited by track regulations - making it the fastest train in Europe.

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Book travel across Europe The HS1 line is used by Eurostar services and Javelin commuter services from Kent, although the latter have a max speed of 140mph. Across the rest of the UK, trains have a maximum operational speed of 125mph, although many are capable of speeds of up to 140mph.

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Chinese researchers have unveiled a new prototype maglev train that they say can reach speeds of nearly 400 miles per hour.

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How fast are high-speed trains in Europe? High-speed trains in Europe can reach speeds of up to 198 mph (320 km/h). Some of the fastest trains in Europe travelling at these speeds include AVE, TGV and Frecciarossa 1000.

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High-speed trains can generally reach 300–350 km/h (190–220 mph). On mixed-use HSR lines, passenger train service can attain peak speeds of 200–250 km/h (120–160 mph).

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How fast are high-speed trains in Italy? High-speed trains in Italy can reach speeds of up to 400 km/h (248 mph). The fastest Italian high-speed train reaching that speed is the modern Frecciarossa 1000, which connects the main cities, including Turin, Milan, Florence, Rome, Naples and Salerno.

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TGVs or Trains à Grande Vitesse are the pride of SNCF (French Railways), running at up to 320 km/h (199 mph) on a network linking towns and cities across much of France. In fact, trains reach 320 km/h (199 mph) on the newer TGV-Est & TGV-Rhin-Rhone routes.

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JR Central plans to use the L0 series on the passenger services launching in 2027 on the Chuo Shinkansen railway line between Tokyo and Osaka. These trains are expected to operate at 500km/h but have hit a top speed during testing of a whopping 603km/h.

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Transrapid. Germany has developed the Transrapid, a maglev train system. The Transrapid reaches speeds up to 550 km/h (342 mph).

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