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

The journey from Terminal 3 to Shangdi takes approximately 90 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 44.5 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Terminal 3 to Shangdi?

The token fare from Terminal 3 to Shangdi is ¥7. With a smart card the fare is ¥7 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥7.

Which platform at Terminal 3 for Shangdi?

At Terminal 3, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Dongzhimen. Look for the electronic board showing "Dongzhimen".

What is the last train from Terminal 3 to Shangdi?

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

How many stops from Terminal 3 to Shangdi?

There are 9 stops between Terminal 3 and Shangdi on the Airport Express. The stations are: Terminal 3, Sanyuanqiao, Dongzhimen.

Terminal 3 To Shangdi

ShortestShortest Route

Terminal 3

Platform 2·elevated·Airport ExpressTowards Dongzhimen

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

Sanyuanqiao

+17.52 min

17.52 min · 9.36 km

Dongzhimen

blue interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground18.73 km

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

interchange Dongzhimen — 5 min

Platform 5 · Line 13 ·Platform 3 Towards Xizhimen

+5 min

Dongzhimen

blue interchangeorange interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 13Towards Xizhimen

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

Wangjing West

+7.19 min

7.19 min · 3.68 km

Beiyuan

+14.38 min

7.19 min · 3.68 km

Longze

+35.97 min

7.19 min · 3.68 km

Xi'erqi

+43.16 min

7.19 min · 3.68 km

Shangdi

Arrive Platform 2·elevated25.77 km

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

Route on the map

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FromTo

Journey at a glance

90 min

Total time

stops

44.5 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Terminal 3	05:00	23:00	Towards Dongzhimen
Shangdi	05:00	23:00	Towards Terminal 3

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

¥7

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥7

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥7

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

6.01 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.76 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~178 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥7

Bike

¥278

Auto

¥564

Cab

¥1030

Estimates for 44.5 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Airport Express

XizhimenChegongzhuang

Airport Express

Tiantongyuan NorthSongjiazhuang

Airport Express

XizhimenDongzhimen

Airport Express

Departure 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

Arrival station

Shangdi

elevated

Shangdi, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water