How long does it take from Dongzhimen to Dengshikou by metro?

The journey from Dongzhimen to Dengshikou takes approximately 23 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 8.71 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Dongzhimen to Dengshikou?

The token fare from Dongzhimen to Dengshikou 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 Dongzhimen for Dengshikou?

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 Dengshikou?

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

How many stops from Dongzhimen to Dengshikou?

There are 5 stops between Dongzhimen and Dengshikou on the Line 2. The stations are: Dongzhimen, Yonghegong.

Dongzhimen To Dengshikou

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

Beixinqiao

+3.85 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Zhangzizhonglu

+7.7 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Dongsi

+11.55 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Dengshikou

Arrive Platform 1·underground7.36 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

23 min

Total time

stops

8.71 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

¥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

1.18 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.54 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~35 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥4

Bike

¥62

Auto

¥134

Cab

¥242

Estimates for 8.71 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

Dengshikou

underground

Dengshikou, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water