How long does it take from Qianmen to Xi'erqi by metro?

The journey from Qianmen to Xi'erqi takes approximately 66 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 30.25 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from Qianmen to Xi'erqi?

The token fare from Qianmen to Xi'erqi 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 Qianmen for Xi'erqi?

At Qianmen, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Xizhimen. Look for the electronic board showing "Xizhimen".

What is the last train from Qianmen to Xi'erqi?

The last train from Qianmen towards Xizhimen departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Xi'erqi back towards Qianmen departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Qianmen to Xi'erqi?

There are 12 stops between Qianmen and Xi'erqi on the Line 2. The stations are: Qianmen, Chongwenmen, Beijing Railway Station, Jianguomen, Chaoyangmen, Dongsishitiao, Dongzhimen.

Qianmen To Xi'erqi

ShortestShortest Route

Qianmen

Platform 2·underground·Line 2Towards Xizhimen

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

Chongwenmen

purple interchange

+2.97 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Beijing Railway Station

+5.94 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Chaoyangmen

+11.88 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Dongsishitiao

+14.85 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Dongzhimen

yellow interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.16 km

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

interchange Dongzhimen — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 13 ·Platform 3 Towards Xizhimen

+5 min

Dongzhimen

blue interchangeorange interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 13Towards Xizhimen

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

Wangjing West

+7.19 min

7.19 min · 3.68 km

Beiyuan

+14.38 min

7.19 min · 3.68 km

Huilongguan

+28.78 min

7.19 min · 3.68 km

Longze

+35.97 min

7.19 min · 3.68 km

Xi'erqi

Arrive Platform 2·elevated22.09 km

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

Route on the map

12stops1changes

FromTo

Journey at a glance

66 min

Total time

stops

30.25 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Qianmen	05:00	23:00	Towards Xizhimen
Xi'erqi	05:00	23:00	Towards Qianmen

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

4.08 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.88 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~121 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥6

Bike

¥192

Auto

¥394

Cab

¥716

Estimates for 30.25 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

Qianmen

underground

Qianmen, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Xi'erqi

elevated

Xi'erqi, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water