How long does it take from Zhangzizhonglu to Tiananmen West by metro?

The journey from Zhangzizhonglu to Tiananmen West takes approximately 27 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 10.32 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Zhangzizhonglu to Tiananmen West?

The token fare from Zhangzizhonglu to Tiananmen West is ¥4. With a smart card the fare is ¥4 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥4.

Which platform at Zhangzizhonglu for Tiananmen West?

At Zhangzizhonglu, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Songjiazhuang. Look for the electronic board showing "Songjiazhuang".

What is the last train from Zhangzizhonglu to Tiananmen West?

The last train from Zhangzizhonglu towards Songjiazhuang departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Tiananmen West back towards Zhangzizhonglu departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Zhangzizhonglu to Tiananmen West?

There are 6 stops between Zhangzizhonglu and Tiananmen West on the Line 5. The stations are: Zhangzizhonglu, Dongsi, Dengshikou, Dongdan.

Zhangzizhonglu To Tiananmen West

ShortestShortest Route

Zhangzizhonglu

Platform 1·underground·Line 5Towards Songjiazhuang

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

Dongsi

+3.85 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Dengshikou

+7.7 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Dongdan

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground5.52 km

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

interchange Dongdan — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Pingguoyuan

+5 min

Dongdan

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Pingguoyuan

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

Wangfujing

+3.41 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Tiananmen East

+6.82 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Tiananmen West

Arrive Platform 2·underground4.8 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

27 min

Total time

stops

10.32 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Zhangzizhonglu	05:00	23:00	Towards Songjiazhuang
Tiananmen West	05:00	23:00	Towards Zhangzizhonglu

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

¥4

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥4

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥4

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

1.39 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.64 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~41 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥4

Bike

¥72

Auto

¥154

Cab

¥278

Estimates for 10.32 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

PingguoyuanSihui East

Line 5

XizhimenChegongzhuang

Line 5

Tiantongyuan NorthSongjiazhuang

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XizhimenDongzhimen

Line 5

Departure station

Zhangzizhonglu

underground

Zhangzizhonglu, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Tiananmen West

underground

Tiananmen West, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water