How long does it take from Sanyuanqiao to Zhangzizhonglu by metro?

The journey from Sanyuanqiao to Zhangzizhonglu takes approximately 38 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 14.4 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Sanyuanqiao to Zhangzizhonglu?

The token fare from Sanyuanqiao to Zhangzizhonglu is ¥5. With a smart card the fare is ¥5 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥5.

Which platform at Sanyuanqiao for Zhangzizhonglu?

At Sanyuanqiao, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Dongzhimen. Look for the electronic board showing "Dongzhimen".

What is the last train from Sanyuanqiao to Zhangzizhonglu?

The last train from Sanyuanqiao towards Dongzhimen departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Zhangzizhonglu back towards Sanyuanqiao departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Sanyuanqiao to Zhangzizhonglu?

There are 4 stops between Sanyuanqiao and Zhangzizhonglu on the Airport Express. The stations are: Sanyuanqiao, Dongzhimen.

Sanyuanqiao To Zhangzizhonglu

ShortestShortest Route

Sanyuanqiao

Platform 2·elevated·Airport ExpressTowards Dongzhimen

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

Dongzhimen

blue interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground9.37 km

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

interchange Dongzhimen — 5 min

Platform 5 · Line 2 ·Platform 1 Towards Xizhimen

+5 min

Dongzhimen

yellow interchangeorange interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards Xizhimen

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

Yonghegong

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.35 km

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

interchange Yonghegong — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 5 ·Platform 3 Towards Tiantongyuan North

+5 min

Yonghegong

blue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 5Towards Tiantongyuan North

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

Beixinqiao

+3.85 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Zhangzizhonglu

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.68 km

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

Route on the map

4stops2changes

FromTo

Journey at a glance

38 min

Total time

stops

14.4 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Sanyuanqiao	05:00	23:00	Towards Dongzhimen
Zhangzizhonglu	05:00	23:00	Towards Sanyuanqiao

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

¥5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥5

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥5

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

1.94 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.89 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~58 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥5

Bike

¥96

Auto

¥202

Cab

¥366

Estimates for 14.4 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

PingguoyuanSihui East

Airport Express

XizhimenChegongzhuang

Airport Express

Tiantongyuan NorthSongjiazhuang

Airport Express

XizhimenDongzhimen

Airport Express

Departure station

Sanyuanqiao

elevated

Sanyuanqiao, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Zhangzizhonglu

underground

Zhangzizhonglu, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water