Fastest Trains in the World (2025)
The 15 fastest high-speed trains in commercial service, ranked by maximum operating speed. China's Shanghai Maglev leads at 430 km/h, while Europe and Asia dominate the top rankings.
Data
| # | Train | Country | Speed (km/h) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shanghai Maglev | China | 430 | Maglev |
| 2 | CR400 Fuxing | China | 350 | Conventional |
| 3 | ICE 3 | Germany | 330 | Conventional |
| 4 | Shinkansen E5/E6 | Japan | 320 | Conventional |
| 5 | TGV | France | 320 | Conventional |
| 6 | Al Boraq | Morocco | 320 | Conventional |
| 7 | AVE Class 103 | Spain | 310 | Conventional |
| 8 | KTX | South Korea | 305 | Conventional |
| 9 | Frecciarossa 1000 | Italy | 300 | Conventional |
| 10 | Eurostar e320 | UK / France | 300 | Conventional |
| 11 | Thalys PBKA | Multi (EU) | 300 | Conventional |
| 12 | Haramain | Saudi Arabia | 300 | Conventional |
| 13 | TCDD HT80000 | Turkey | 280 | Conventional |
| 14 | Sapsan | Russia | 250 | Conventional |
| 15 | Acela Express | USA | 240 | Conventional |