How long does it take from Yonghegong to Shangdi by metro?

The journey from Yonghegong to Shangdi takes approximately 58 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 27.12 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Yonghegong to Shangdi?

The token fare from Yonghegong to Shangdi 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 Yonghegong for Shangdi?

At Yonghegong, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Xizhimen. Look for the electronic board showing "Xizhimen".

What is the last train from Yonghegong to Shangdi?

The last train from Yonghegong towards Xizhimen departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Shangdi back towards Yonghegong departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Yonghegong to Shangdi?

There are 8 stops between Yonghegong and Shangdi on the Line 2. The stations are: Yonghegong, Dongzhimen.

Yonghegong To Shangdi

ShortestShortest Route

Yonghegong

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards Xizhimen

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

Dongzhimen

yellow interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.35 km

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

interchange Dongzhimen — 5 min

Platform 1 · 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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Journey at a glance

58 min

Total time

stops

27.12 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Yonghegong	05:00	23:00	Towards Xizhimen
Shangdi	05:00	23:00	Towards Yonghegong

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

3.66 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.68 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

¥356

Cab

¥646

Estimates for 27.12 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

Yonghegong

underground

Yonghegong, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Yonghegong main road· Lama Temple♿

Yonghegong bus stop· Lama Temple♿

Yonghegong exit· Lama Temple♿

Security check is required before entering Chinese metro stations; allow extra time.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store

Arrival station

Shangdi

elevated

Shangdi, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water