How long does it take from Xuanwumen to Dongdan by metro?

The journey from Xuanwumen to Dongdan takes approximately 18 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 5.91 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Xuanwumen to Dongdan?

The token fare from Xuanwumen to Dongdan is ¥3. With a smart card the fare is ¥3 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥3.

Which platform at Xuanwumen for Dongdan?

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

What is the last train from Xuanwumen to Dongdan?

The last train from Xuanwumen towards Xizhimen departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Dongdan back towards Xuanwumen departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Xuanwumen to Dongdan?

There are 4 stops between Xuanwumen and Dongdan on the Line 2. The stations are: Xuanwumen, Hepingmen, Qianmen, Chongwenmen.

Xuanwumen To Dongdan

ShortestShortest Route

Xuanwumen

Platform 2·underground·Line 2Towards Xizhimen

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

Hepingmen

+2.95 min

2.95 min · 1.35 km

Qianmen

+5.92 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Chongwenmen

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.07 km

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

interchange Chongwenmen — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 5 ·Platform 3 Towards Tiantongyuan North

+5 min

Chongwenmen

blue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 5Towards Tiantongyuan North

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

Dongdan

red 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

18 min

Total time

stops

5.91 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Xuanwumen	05:00	23:00	Towards Xizhimen
Dongdan	05:00	23:00	Towards Xuanwumen

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

¥3

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥3

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥3

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

0.80 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.37 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~24 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥3

Bike

¥46

Auto

¥100

Cab

¥180

Estimates for 5.91 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

PingguoyuanSihui East

Line 2

XizhimenChegongzhuang

Line 2

Tiantongyuan NorthSongjiazhuang

Line 2

XizhimenDongzhimen

Line 2

Departure station

Xuanwumen

underground

Xuanwumen, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Dongdan

underground

Dongdan, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Dongdan main road· Dongdan♿

Dongdan bus stop· Dongdan♿

Dongdan exit· Dongdan♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store