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

The journey from Gulou Dajie to Xidan takes approximately 40 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 16.15 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from Gulou Dajie to Xidan?

The token fare from Gulou Dajie to Xidan is ¥5. With a smart card the fare is ¥5 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥5.

Which platform at Gulou Dajie for Xidan?

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 Xidan?

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

How many stops from Gulou Dajie to Xidan?

There are 11 stops between Gulou Dajie and Xidan on the Line 2. The stations are: Gulou Dajie, Andingmen, Yonghegong, Dongzhimen, Dongsishitiao, Chaoyangmen, Jianguomen.

Gulou Dajie To Xidan

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

Dongsishitiao

+11.86 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Chaoyangmen

+14.83 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Jianguomen

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground8.15 km

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

interchange Jianguomen — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Pingguoyuan

+5 min

Jianguomen

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Pingguoyuan

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

Dongdan

purple interchange

+3.41 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Wangfujing

+6.82 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Tiananmen East

+10.23 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Tiananmen West

+13.64 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Xidan

Arrive Platform 2·underground8 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

40 min

Total time

stops

16.15 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

¥5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥5

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥5

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

2.18 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.00 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~65 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥5

Bike

¥106

Auto

¥224

Cab

¥406

Estimates for 16.15 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

Xidan

underground

Xidan, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water