How much is the Shanghai maglev train? Do you need tickets in advance?

Usually, the ordinary single ticket fare is CNY50/person; VIPseat, CNY100/person. The ordinary return ticket (valid in 7 days) fare is CNY80/person; VIPseat, CNY160/person.

Actually, you don't need to book the tickets in advance online. Generally speaking, there are enough tickets for passengers. Thus just purchase the tickets when you arriving there.