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

The journey from Jishuitan to Xidan takes approximately 43 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 17.51 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from Jishuitan to Xidan?

The token fare from Jishuitan 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 Jishuitan for Xidan?

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 Xidan?

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

How many stops from Jishuitan to Xidan?

There are 12 stops between Jishuitan and Xidan on the Line 2. The stations are: Jishuitan, Gulou Dajie, Andingmen, Yonghegong, Dongzhimen, Dongsishitiao, Chaoyangmen, Jianguomen.

Jishuitan To Xidan

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

Dongsishitiao

+14.83 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Chaoyangmen

+17.8 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Jianguomen

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground9.51 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

43 min

Total time

stops

17.51 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

2.36 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.09 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~70 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥5

Bike

¥116

Auto

¥240

Cab

¥436

Estimates for 17.51 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

Xidan

underground

Xidan, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water