How long does it take from Chongwenmen to Terminal 2 by metro?

The journey from Chongwenmen to Terminal 2 takes approximately 73 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 34.9 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Chongwenmen to Terminal 2?

The token fare from Chongwenmen to Terminal 2 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 Chongwenmen for Terminal 2?

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

What is the last train from Chongwenmen to Terminal 2?

The last train from Chongwenmen towards Xizhimen departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Terminal 2 back towards Chongwenmen departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Chongwenmen to Terminal 2?

There are 8 stops between Chongwenmen and Terminal 2 on the Line 2. The stations are: Chongwenmen, Beijing Railway Station, Jianguomen, Chaoyangmen, Dongsishitiao, Dongzhimen.

Chongwenmen To Terminal 2

ShortestShortest Route

Chongwenmen

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards Xizhimen

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

Beijing Railway Station

+2.97 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Jianguomen

red interchange

+5.94 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Chaoyangmen

+8.91 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Dongsishitiao

+11.88 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Dongzhimen

yellow interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.8 km

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

interchange Dongzhimen — 5 min

Platform 1 · Airport Express ·Platform 5 Towards Dongzhimen

+5 min

Dongzhimen

blue interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 5·underground·Airport ExpressTowards Dongzhimen

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

Sanyuanqiao

+17.54 min

17.54 min · 9.37 km

Terminal 3

+35.06 min

17.52 min · 9.36 km

Terminal 2

Arrive Platform 1·elevated28.1 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

73 min

Total time

stops

34.9 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Chongwenmen	05:00	23:00	Towards Xizhimen
Terminal 2	05:00	23:00	Towards Chongwenmen

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

4.71 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.16 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~140 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥7

Bike

¥220

Auto

¥448

Cab

¥818

Estimates for 34.9 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

Chongwenmen

underground

Chongwenmen, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Chongwenmen main road· Chongwenmen area♿

Chongwenmen bus stop· Chongwenmen area♿

Chongwenmen exit· Chongwenmen area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store

Arrival station

Terminal 2

elevated

Terminal 2, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Terminal 2 main road· Capital Airport Terminal 2♿

Terminal 2 bus stop· Capital Airport Terminal 2♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water