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

The journey from Terminal 3 to Tiananmen West takes approximately 68 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 29.21 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Terminal 3 to Tiananmen West?

The token fare from Terminal 3 to Tiananmen West 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 Tiananmen West?

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 Tiananmen West?

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

How many stops from Terminal 3 to Tiananmen West?

There are 9 stops between Terminal 3 and Tiananmen West on the Airport Express. The stations are: Terminal 3, Sanyuanqiao, Dongzhimen.

Terminal 3 To Tiananmen West

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

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

Tiananmen East

+10.23 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Tiananmen West

Arrive Platform 2·underground6.4 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

68 min

Total time

stops

29.21 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Terminal 3	05:00	23:00	Towards Dongzhimen
Tiananmen West	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 29.21 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

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

Tiananmen West

underground

Tiananmen West, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water