How to Draw a Bullet Train (Easy Step by Step)
A bullet train is fun to draw because it looks fast even when it is standing still. It is built from a long rounded rectangle, a swoopy pointed nose, a row of ovals for windows, and four little wheels.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a bullet train step by step
How to Draw a Bullet Train · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The long body
Draw one long, low shape like a stretched-out rounded rectangle. Keep the left end fairly straight, and let the top on the right curve down into a smooth, pointy nose that meets the bottom line.
Step 2: The side stripe
Draw one straight line across the lower part of the body, near the bottom. Start at the left side and go all the way to the tip of the nose.
Step 3: Passenger windows
Draw five tall ovals in a row above the stripe, starting near the left end. Try to make them the same size with the same space between them.
Step 4: The driver's window
Next to the last oval, draw a window shaped like a slice of pie. Make a straight line down the left side and a flat bottom, then curve the top so it slopes down with the nose.
Step 5: Four wheels
Under the body, draw two pairs of small round wheels. Each wheel is a little circle with a tiny circle inside. Put one pair near the left and one pair near the middle.
Step 6: The track
Draw a long straight line under the wheels for the track. Let the bottoms of the wheels touch it so the train sits right on top.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your bullet train? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a tuk-tuk or how to draw a Viking ship next.
Tips for drawing a bullet train
- The nose is the trickiest part. Start the top line flat, then let it curve down in one slow, smooth sweep instead of many short lines.
- Draw the first window oval, then copy its height for the other four so they line up like a row of buttons.
- Draw the stripe and the track with a ruler edge or a book to keep them straight, then place the wheels so they touch the track line.
Free bullet train coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this bullet train coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your bullet train drawing
Try white and silver for the body with a bright blue or red stripe, and light blue for the windows. For a creative twist, color the train in rainbow stripes and draw mountains behind it.
Bullet train fun fact for kids
The first bullet train, the Shinkansen in Japan, began carrying passengers on October 1, 1964, just before the Tokyo Olympics.
Questions about drawing a bullet train
What shapes do I need to draw a bullet train?
You need a long rounded rectangle for the body, tall ovals for the windows, small circles for the wheels, and straight lines for the stripe and the track.
How do I make the front of my train look fast?
Make the nose long and gently pointed, with one smooth curve from the roof down to the tip. A low, sleek shape looks quicker than a tall, boxy one.
How do I draw the wheels so they look even?
Draw two small circles side by side, then draw another matching pair farther along. Add a tiny circle inside each one so they look like real wheels.
