How long does it take from Chaoyangmen to Xidan by metro?

The journey from Chaoyangmen to Xidan takes approximately 25 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 9.36 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Chaoyangmen to Xidan?

The token fare from Chaoyangmen to Xidan 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 Chaoyangmen for Xidan?

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

What is the last train from Chaoyangmen to Xidan?

The last train from Chaoyangmen towards Chegongzhuang departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Xidan back towards Chaoyangmen departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Chaoyangmen to Xidan?

There are 6 stops between Chaoyangmen and Xidan on the Line 2. The stations are: Chaoyangmen, Jianguomen.

Chaoyangmen To Xidan

ShortestShortest Route

Chaoyangmen

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards Chegongzhuang

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

Jianguomen

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.36 km

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

interchange Jianguomen — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Pingguoyuan

+5 min

Jianguomen

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Pingguoyuan

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

Dongdan

purple interchange

+3.41 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Wangfujing

+6.82 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Tiananmen East

+10.23 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Tiananmen West

+13.64 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Xidan

Arrive Platform 2·underground8 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

25 min

Total time

stops

9.36 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Chaoyangmen	05:00	23:00	Towards Chegongzhuang
Xidan	05:00	23:00	Towards Chaoyangmen

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

1.26 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.58 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~37 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥4

Bike

¥66

Auto

¥142

Cab

¥256

Estimates for 9.36 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

Chaoyangmen

underground

Chaoyangmen, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Xidan

underground

Xidan, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water