How long does it take from Qianmen to Terminal 3 by metro?

The journey from Qianmen to Terminal 3 takes approximately 58 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 26.89 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Qianmen to Terminal 3?

The token fare from Qianmen to Terminal 3 is ¥6. With a smart card the fare is ¥6 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥6.

Which platform at Qianmen for Terminal 3?

At Qianmen, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Xizhimen. Look for the electronic board showing "Xizhimen".

What is the last train from Qianmen to Terminal 3?

The last train from Qianmen towards Xizhimen departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Terminal 3 back towards Qianmen departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Qianmen to Terminal 3?

There are 8 stops between Qianmen and Terminal 3 on the Line 2. The stations are: Qianmen, Chongwenmen, Beijing Railway Station, Jianguomen, Chaoyangmen, Dongsishitiao, Dongzhimen.

Qianmen To Terminal 3

ShortestShortest Route

Qianmen

Platform 2·underground·Line 2Towards Xizhimen

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Chongwenmen

purple interchange

+2.97 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Beijing Railway Station

+5.94 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Chaoyangmen

+11.88 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Dongsishitiao

+14.85 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Dongzhimen

yellow interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.16 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

interchange Dongzhimen — 5 min

Platform 1 · Airport Express ·Platform 5 Towards Dongzhimen

+5 min

Dongzhimen

blue interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 5·underground·Airport ExpressTowards Dongzhimen

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Sanyuanqiao

+17.54 min

17.54 min · 9.37 km

Terminal 3

Arrive Platform 1·elevated18.73 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

58 min

Total time

stops

26.89 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Qianmen	05:00	23:00	Towards Xizhimen
Terminal 3	05:00	23:00	Towards Qianmen

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

¥6

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥6

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥6

Save ¥0 per ride

Use your Beijing Subway smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

3.63 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.67 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~108 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥6

Bike

¥172

Auto

¥352

Cab

¥642

Estimates for 26.89 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

PingguoyuanSihui East

Line 2

XizhimenChegongzhuang

Line 2

Tiantongyuan NorthSongjiazhuang

Line 2

XizhimenDongzhimen

Line 2

Departure station

Qianmen

underground

Qianmen, Beijing, Beijing

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Terminal 3

elevated

Terminal 3, Beijing, Beijing

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water