How long does it take from Dongdan to Xuanwumen by metro?

The journey from Dongdan to Xuanwumen takes approximately 18 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 5.91 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Dongdan to Xuanwumen?

The token fare from Dongdan to Xuanwumen is ¥3. With a smart card the fare is ¥3 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥3.

Which platform at Dongdan for Xuanwumen?

At Dongdan, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Tiantongyuan North. Look for the electronic board showing "Tiantongyuan North".

What is the last train from Dongdan to Xuanwumen?

The last train from Dongdan towards Tiantongyuan North departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Xuanwumen back towards Dongdan departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Dongdan to Xuanwumen?

There are 4 stops between Dongdan and Xuanwumen on the Line 5. The stations are: Dongdan, Chongwenmen.

Dongdan To Xuanwumen

ShortestShortest Route

Dongdan

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 5Towards Tiantongyuan North

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

Chongwenmen

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.84 km

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

interchange Chongwenmen — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 2 ·Platform 1 Towards Xizhimen

+5 min

Chongwenmen

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards Xizhimen

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

Qianmen

+2.97 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Hepingmen

+5.94 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Xuanwumen

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.07 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

18 min

Total time

stops

5.91 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Dongdan	05:00	23:00	Towards Tiantongyuan North
Xuanwumen	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

¥3

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥3

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥3

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

0.80 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.37 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~24 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥3

Bike

¥46

Auto

¥100

Cab

¥180

Estimates for 5.91 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

Line 5

XizhimenDongzhimen

Line 5

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

Xuanwumen

underground

Xuanwumen, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water