How long does it take from Tiantandongmen to Terminal 2 by metro?

The journey from Tiantandongmen to Terminal 2 takes approximately 85 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 38.58 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Tiantandongmen to Terminal 2?

The token fare from Tiantandongmen to Terminal 2 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 Tiantandongmen for Terminal 2?

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

What is the last train from Tiantandongmen to Terminal 2?

The last train from Tiantandongmen towards Tiantongyuan North departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Terminal 2 back towards Tiantandongmen departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Tiantandongmen to Terminal 2?

There are 10 stops between Tiantandongmen and Terminal 2 on the Line 5. The stations are: Tiantandongmen, Ciqikou, Chongwenmen.

Tiantandongmen To Terminal 2

ShortestShortest Route

Tiantandongmen

Platform 2·underground·Line 5Towards Tiantongyuan North

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

Ciqikou

+3.85 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Chongwenmen

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.68 km

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

interchange Chongwenmen — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 2 ·Platform 1 Towards Xizhimen

+5 min

Chongwenmen

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards Xizhimen

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

Beijing Railway Station

+2.97 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Jianguomen

red interchange

+5.94 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Chaoyangmen

+8.91 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Dongsishitiao

+11.88 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Dongzhimen

yellow interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.8 km

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

interchange Dongzhimen — 5 min

Platform 1 · Airport Express ·Platform 5 Towards Dongzhimen

+5 min

Dongzhimen

blue interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 5·underground·Airport ExpressTowards Dongzhimen

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

Sanyuanqiao

+17.54 min

17.54 min · 9.37 km

Terminal 3

+35.06 min

17.52 min · 9.36 km

Terminal 2

Arrive Platform 1·elevated28.1 km

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

Route on the map

10stops2changes

FromTo

Journey at a glance

85 min

Total time

stops

38.58 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Tiantandongmen	05:00	23:00	Towards Tiantongyuan North
Terminal 2	05:00	23:00	Towards Tiantandongmen

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

5.21 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.39 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~154 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥7

Bike

¥242

Auto

¥492

Cab

¥898

Estimates for 38.58 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

PingguoyuanSihui East

Line 5

XizhimenChegongzhuang

Line 5

Tiantongyuan NorthSongjiazhuang

Line 5

XizhimenDongzhimen

Line 5

Departure station

Tiantandongmen

underground

Tiantandongmen, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Terminal 2

elevated

Terminal 2, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Terminal 2 main road· Capital Airport Terminal 2♿

Terminal 2 bus stop· Capital Airport Terminal 2♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water