How long does it take from Dongdan to Gulou Dajie by metro?

The journey from Dongdan to Gulou Dajie takes approximately 26 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 9.75 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Dongdan to Gulou Dajie?

The token fare from Dongdan to Gulou Dajie 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 Dongdan for Gulou Dajie?

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

What is the last train from Dongdan to Gulou Dajie?

The last train from Dongdan towards Pingguoyuan departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Gulou Dajie back towards Dongdan departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Dongdan to Gulou Dajie?

There are 7 stops between Dongdan and Gulou Dajie on the Line 1. The stations are: Dongdan, Jianguomen.

Dongdan To Gulou Dajie

ShortestShortest Route

Dongdan

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Pingguoyuan

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

Jianguomen

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.6 km

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

interchange Jianguomen — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 2 ·Platform 3 Towards Xizhimen

+5 min

Jianguomen

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 2Towards Xizhimen

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

Chaoyangmen

+2.97 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Dongsishitiao

+5.94 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Yonghegong

purple interchange

+11.86 min

2.95 min · 1.35 km

Andingmen

+14.83 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Gulou Dajie

Arrive Platform 2·underground8.15 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

26 min

Total time

stops

9.75 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Dongdan	05:00	23:00	Towards Pingguoyuan
Gulou Dajie	05:00	23:00	Towards Dongdan

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

1.32 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.60 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~39 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥4

Bike

¥68

Auto

¥148

Cab

¥264

Estimates for 9.75 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

PingguoyuanSihui East

Line 1

XizhimenChegongzhuang

Line 1

Tiantongyuan NorthSongjiazhuang

Line 1

XizhimenDongzhimen

Line 1

Departure station

Dongdan

underground

Dongdan, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Dongdan main road· Dongdan♿

Dongdan bus stop· Dongdan♿

Dongdan exit· Dongdan♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store

Arrival station

Gulou Dajie

underground

Gulou Dajie, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water