How long does it take from Xidan to Chongwenmen by metro?

The journey from Xidan to Chongwenmen takes approximately 23 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 8.24 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Xidan to Chongwenmen?

The token fare from Xidan to Chongwenmen is ¥4. With a smart card the fare is ¥4 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥4.

Which platform at Xidan for Chongwenmen?

At Xidan, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Sihui East. Look for the electronic board showing "Sihui East".

What is the last train from Xidan to Chongwenmen?

The last train from Xidan towards Sihui East departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Chongwenmen back towards Xidan departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Xidan to Chongwenmen?

There are 5 stops between Xidan and Chongwenmen on the Line 1. The stations are: Xidan, Tiananmen West, Tiananmen East, Wangfujing, Dongdan.

Xidan To Chongwenmen

ShortestShortest Route

Xidan

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Sihui East

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

Tiananmen West

+3.41 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Tiananmen East

+6.82 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Wangfujing

+10.23 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Dongdan

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.4 km

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

interchange Dongdan — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 5 ·Platform 3 Towards Tiantongyuan North

+5 min

Dongdan

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 5Towards Tiantongyuan North

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

Chongwenmen

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.84 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

23 min

Total time

stops

8.24 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Xidan	05:00	23:00	Towards Sihui East
Chongwenmen	05:00	23:00	Towards Xidan

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

¥4

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥4

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥4

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

1.11 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.51 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~33 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥4

Bike

¥60

Auto

¥128

Cab

¥232

Estimates for 8.24 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

PingguoyuanSihui East

Line 1

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Tiantongyuan NorthSongjiazhuang

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XizhimenDongzhimen

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Departure station

Xidan

underground

Xidan, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Chongwenmen

underground

Chongwenmen, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Chongwenmen main road· Chongwenmen area♿

Chongwenmen bus stop· Chongwenmen area♿

Chongwenmen exit· Chongwenmen area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store