How long does it take from Jishuitan to Chongwenmen by metro?

The journey from Jishuitan to Chongwenmen takes approximately 27 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 12.23 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Jishuitan to Chongwenmen?

The token fare from Jishuitan to Chongwenmen 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 Jishuitan for Chongwenmen?

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

What is the last train from Jishuitan to Chongwenmen?

The last train from Jishuitan towards Chegongzhuang departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Chongwenmen back towards Jishuitan departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Jishuitan to Chongwenmen?

There are 9 stops between Jishuitan and Chongwenmen on the Line 2. The stations are: Jishuitan, Gulou Dajie, Andingmen, Yonghegong, Dongzhimen, Dongsishitiao, Chaoyangmen, Jianguomen, Beijing Railway Station, Chongwenmen.

Jishuitan To Chongwenmen

ShortestShortest Route

Jishuitan

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards Chegongzhuang

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

Gulou Dajie

+2.97 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Andingmen

+5.94 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Jianguomen

red interchange

+20.77 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Beijing Railway Station

+23.74 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Chongwenmen

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground12.23 km

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

Route on the map

9stops2changes

FromTo

Journey at a glance

27 min

Total time

stops

12.23 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Jishuitan	05:00	23:00	Towards Chegongzhuang
Chongwenmen	05:00	23:00	Towards Jishuitan

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

1.65 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.76 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~49 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥5

Bike

¥84

Auto

¥176

Cab

¥320

Estimates for 12.23 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

Jishuitan

underground

Jishuitan, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Chongwenmen

underground

Chongwenmen, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Chongwenmen main road· Chongwenmen area♿

Chongwenmen bus stop· Chongwenmen area♿

Chongwenmen exit· Chongwenmen area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store