How long does it take from Terminal 3 to Dazhongsi by metro?

The journey from Terminal 3 to Dazhongsi takes approximately 67 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 29.2 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Terminal 3 to Dazhongsi?

The token fare from Terminal 3 to Dazhongsi 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 Terminal 3 for Dazhongsi?

At Terminal 3, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Dongzhimen. Look for the electronic board showing "Dongzhimen".

What is the last train from Terminal 3 to Dazhongsi?

The last train from Terminal 3 towards Dongzhimen departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Dazhongsi back towards Terminal 3 departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Terminal 3 to Dazhongsi?

There are 8 stops between Terminal 3 and Dazhongsi on the Airport Express. The stations are: Terminal 3, Sanyuanqiao, Dongzhimen.

Terminal 3 To Dazhongsi

ShortestShortest Route

Terminal 3

Platform 2·elevated·Airport ExpressTowards Dongzhimen

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

Sanyuanqiao

+17.52 min

17.52 min · 9.36 km

Dongzhimen

blue interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground18.73 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

Yonghegong

purple interchange

+2.95 min

2.95 min · 1.35 km

Andingmen

+5.92 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Gulou Dajie

+8.89 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Jishuitan

+11.86 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Xizhimen

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.79 km

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

interchange Xizhimen — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 13 ·Platform 3 Towards Xizhimen

+5 min

Xizhimen

blue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 13Towards Xizhimen

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

Dazhongsi

Arrive Platform 1·elevated3.68 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

67 min

Total time

stops

29.2 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Terminal 3	05:00	23:00	Towards Dongzhimen
Dazhongsi	05:00	23:00	Towards Terminal 3

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

3.94 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.81 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~117 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥6

Bike

¥186

Auto

¥380

Cab

¥692

Estimates for 29.2 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Airport Express

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Airport Express

XizhimenDongzhimen

Airport Express

Departure station

Terminal 3

elevated

Terminal 3, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Dazhongsi

elevated

Dazhongsi, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water