How long does it take from Dongzhimen to Datunlu East by metro?

The journey from Dongzhimen to Datunlu East takes approximately 16 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 5.03 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Dongzhimen to Datunlu East?

The token fare from Dongzhimen to Datunlu East 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 Dongzhimen for Datunlu East?

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

What is the last train from Dongzhimen to Datunlu East?

The last train from Dongzhimen towards Xizhimen departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Datunlu East back towards Dongzhimen departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Dongzhimen to Datunlu East?

There are 3 stops between Dongzhimen and Datunlu East on the Line 2. The stations are: Dongzhimen, Yonghegong.

Dongzhimen To Datunlu East

ShortestShortest Route

Dongzhimen

yellow interchangeorange interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards Xizhimen

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

Yonghegong

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.35 km

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

interchange Yonghegong — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 5 ·Platform 3 Towards Tiantongyuan North

+5 min

Yonghegong

blue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 5Towards Tiantongyuan North

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

Huixinxijie Nankou

+3.85 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Datunlu East

Arrive Platform 2·underground3.68 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

16 min

Total time

stops

5.03 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Dongzhimen	05:00	23:00	Towards Xizhimen
Datunlu East	05:00	23:00	Towards Dongzhimen

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

0.68 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.31 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~20 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥3

Bike

¥40

Auto

¥90

Cab

¥160

Estimates for 5.03 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

Dongzhimen

underground

Dongzhimen, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Dongzhimen main road· Dongzhimen Transport Hub♿

Dongzhimen bus stop· Dongzhimen Transport Hub♿

Dongzhimen exit· Dongzhimen Transport Hub♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store

Arrival station

Datunlu East

underground

Datunlu East, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water