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

The journey from Xuanwumen to Dongsi takes approximately 25 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 9.59 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Xuanwumen to Dongsi?

The token fare from Xuanwumen to Dongsi 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 Xuanwumen for Dongsi?

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 Dongsi?

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

How many stops from Xuanwumen to Dongsi?

There are 6 stops between Xuanwumen and Dongsi on the Line 2. The stations are: Xuanwumen, Hepingmen, Qianmen, Chongwenmen.

Xuanwumen To Dongsi

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

+3.85 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Dengshikou

+7.7 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Dongsi

Arrive Platform 2·underground5.52 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

25 min

Total time

stops

9.59 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

¥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

1.29 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.59 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~38 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥4

Bike

¥68

Auto

¥146

Cab

¥260

Estimates for 9.59 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

Dongsi

underground

Dongsi, Beijing, Beijing

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water