How long does it take from Gulou Dajie to Terminal 3 by metro?

The journey from Gulou Dajie to Terminal 3 takes approximately 49 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 22.8 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Gulou Dajie to Terminal 3?

The token fare from Gulou Dajie to Terminal 3 is ¥6. With a smart card the fare is ¥6 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥6.

Which platform at Gulou Dajie for Terminal 3?

At Gulou Dajie, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Chegongzhuang. Look for the electronic board showing "Chegongzhuang".

What is the last train from Gulou Dajie to Terminal 3?

The last train from Gulou Dajie towards Chegongzhuang departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Terminal 3 back towards Gulou Dajie departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Gulou Dajie to Terminal 3?

There are 5 stops between Gulou Dajie and Terminal 3 on the Line 2. The stations are: Gulou Dajie, Andingmen, Yonghegong, Dongzhimen.

Gulou Dajie To Terminal 3

ShortestShortest Route

Gulou Dajie

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards Chegongzhuang

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

Andingmen

+2.97 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Yonghegong

purple interchange

+5.94 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Dongzhimen

yellow interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.07 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

Arrive Platform 1·elevated18.73 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

49 min

Total time

stops

22.8 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Gulou Dajie	05:00	23:00	Towards Chegongzhuang
Terminal 3	05:00	23:00	Towards Gulou Dajie

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

¥6

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥6

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥6

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

3.08 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.41 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~91 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥6

Bike

¥146

Auto

¥304

Cab

¥552

Estimates for 22.8 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

Gulou Dajie

underground

Gulou Dajie, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Terminal 3

elevated

Terminal 3, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water