How long does it take from Songjiazhuang to Tiananmen East by metro?

The journey from Songjiazhuang to Tiananmen East takes approximately 31 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 12.4 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Songjiazhuang to Tiananmen East?

The token fare from Songjiazhuang to Tiananmen East 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 Songjiazhuang for Tiananmen East?

At Songjiazhuang, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Tiantongyuan North. Look for the electronic board showing "Tiantongyuan North".

What is the last train from Songjiazhuang to Tiananmen East?

The last train from Songjiazhuang towards Tiantongyuan North departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Tiananmen East back towards Songjiazhuang departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Songjiazhuang to Tiananmen East?

There are 7 stops between Songjiazhuang and Tiananmen East on the Line 5. The stations are: Songjiazhuang, Puhuangyu, Tiantandongmen, Ciqikou, Chongwenmen, Dongdan.

Songjiazhuang To Tiananmen East

ShortestShortest Route

Songjiazhuang

Platform 1·underground·Line 5Towards Tiantongyuan North

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

Puhuangyu

+3.85 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Tiantandongmen

+7.7 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Ciqikou

+11.55 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Chongwenmen

blue interchange

+15.4 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Dongdan

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground9.2 km

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

interchange Dongdan — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Pingguoyuan

+5 min

Dongdan

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Pingguoyuan

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

Wangfujing

+3.41 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Tiananmen East

Arrive Platform 2·underground3.2 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

31 min

Total time

stops

12.4 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Songjiazhuang	05:00	23:00	Towards Tiantongyuan North
Tiananmen East	05:00	23:00	Towards Songjiazhuang

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

1.67 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.77 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~50 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥5

Bike

¥84

Auto

¥178

Cab

¥322

Estimates for 12.4 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Songjiazhuang

underground

Songjiazhuang, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Songjiazhuang main road· Songjiazhuang area♿

Songjiazhuang bus stop· Songjiazhuang area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Tiananmen East

underground

Tiananmen East, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water