How long does it take from Xuanwumen to Beijing Railway Station by metro?

The journey from Xuanwumen to Beijing Railway Station takes approximately 12 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 5.43 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Xuanwumen to Beijing Railway Station?

The token fare from Xuanwumen to Beijing Railway Station is ¥3. With a smart card the fare is ¥3 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥3.

Which platform at Xuanwumen for Beijing Railway Station?

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

What is the last train from Xuanwumen to Beijing Railway Station?

The last train from Xuanwumen towards Xizhimen departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Beijing Railway Station back towards Xuanwumen departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Xuanwumen to Beijing Railway Station?

There are 4 stops between Xuanwumen and Beijing Railway Station on the Line 2. The stations are: Xuanwumen, Hepingmen, Qianmen, Chongwenmen, Beijing Railway Station.

Xuanwumen To Beijing Railway Station

ShortestShortest Route

Xuanwumen

Platform 2·underground·Line 2Towards Xizhimen

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

Hepingmen

+2.95 min

2.95 min · 1.35 km

Qianmen

+5.92 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Chongwenmen

purple interchange

+8.89 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Beijing Railway Station

Arrive Platform 2·underground5.43 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

12 min

Total time

stops

5.43 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Xuanwumen	05:00	23:00	Towards Xizhimen
Beijing Railway Station	05:00	23:00	Towards Xuanwumen

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

¥3

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥3

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥3

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

0.73 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.34 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~22 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥3

Bike

¥42

Auto

¥96

Cab

¥170

Estimates for 5.43 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Xuanwumen

underground

Xuanwumen, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Beijing Railway Station

underground

Beijing Railway Station, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water