How long does it take from Sanyuanqiao to Babaoshan by metro?

The journey from Sanyuanqiao to Babaoshan takes approximately 81 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 34.25 km across 17 stops.

What is the metro fare from Sanyuanqiao to Babaoshan?

The token fare from Sanyuanqiao to Babaoshan is ¥7. With a smart card the fare is ¥7 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥7.

Which platform at Sanyuanqiao for Babaoshan?

At Sanyuanqiao, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Dongzhimen. Look for the electronic board showing "Dongzhimen".

What is the last train from Sanyuanqiao to Babaoshan?

The last train from Sanyuanqiao towards Dongzhimen departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Babaoshan back towards Sanyuanqiao departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Sanyuanqiao to Babaoshan?

There are 17 stops between Sanyuanqiao and Babaoshan on the Airport Express. The stations are: Sanyuanqiao, Dongzhimen.

Sanyuanqiao To Babaoshan

ShortestShortest Route

Sanyuanqiao

Platform 2·elevated·Airport ExpressTowards Dongzhimen

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

Dongzhimen

blue interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground9.37 km

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

interchange Dongzhimen — 5 min

Platform 5 · Line 2 ·Platform 1 Towards Xizhimen

+5 min

Dongzhimen

yellow interchangeorange interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards Xizhimen

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

Dongsishitiao

+2.97 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Chaoyangmen

+5.94 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Jianguomen

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.08 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

Wukesong

+37.51 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Yuquanlu

+40.92 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Babaoshan

Arrive Platform 2·underground20.8 km

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

Route on the map

17stops2changes

FromTo

Journey at a glance

81 min

Total time

stops

34.25 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Sanyuanqiao	05:00	23:00	Towards Dongzhimen
Babaoshan	05:00	23:00	Towards Sanyuanqiao

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

¥7

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥7

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥7

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

4.62 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.12 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~137 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥7

Bike

¥216

Auto

¥442

Cab

¥804

Estimates for 34.25 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

PingguoyuanSihui East

Airport Express

XizhimenChegongzhuang

Airport Express

Tiantongyuan NorthSongjiazhuang

Airport Express

XizhimenDongzhimen

Airport Express

Departure station

Sanyuanqiao

elevated

Sanyuanqiao, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Babaoshan

underground

Babaoshan, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water