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

The journey from Tiantongyuan North to Tiananmen East takes approximately 51 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 19.43 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from Tiantongyuan North to Tiananmen East?

The token fare from Tiantongyuan North 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 Tiantongyuan North for Tiananmen East?

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

What is the last train from Tiantongyuan North to Tiananmen East?

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

How many stops from Tiantongyuan North to Tiananmen East?

There are 12 stops between Tiantongyuan North and Tiananmen East on the Line 5. The stations are: Tiantongyuan North, Tiantongyuan, Lishuiqiao, Datunlu East, Huixinxijie Nankou, Yonghegong.

Tiantongyuan North To Tiananmen East

ShortestShortest Route

Tiantongyuan North

Platform 1·elevated·Line 5Towards Tiantongyuan North

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

Tiantongyuan

+3.85 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Lishuiqiao

+7.7 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Datunlu East

+11.55 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Huixinxijie Nankou

+15.4 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Yonghegong

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground9.2 km

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

interchange Yonghegong — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 2 ·Platform 1 Towards Xizhimen

+5 min

Yonghegong

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards Xizhimen

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

Dongzhimen

yellow interchangeorange interchange

+2.95 min

2.95 min · 1.35 km

Dongsishitiao

+5.92 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Chaoyangmen

+8.89 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Jianguomen

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground5.43 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

Arrive Platform 2·underground4.8 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

51 min

Total time

stops

19.43 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

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

2.62 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.20 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~78 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥5

Bike

¥126

Auto

¥264

Cab

¥478

Estimates for 19.43 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

PingguoyuanSihui East

Line 5

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Tiantongyuan NorthSongjiazhuang

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XizhimenDongzhimen

Line 5

Departure station

Tiantongyuan North

elevated

Tiantongyuan North, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Tiantongyuan North main road· Tiantongyuan♿

Tiantongyuan North bus stop· Tiantongyuan♿

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