Beijing to Tianjin Port (Transportation Options)

Written by Ivana Dai Updated Aug. 22, 2024

The Tianjin International Cruise Home Port is the first and one of the largest cruise home ports in Northern China, capable of accommodating the world's largest luxury cruise ships.

The Tianjin International Cruise Home Port is an important cruise dock connecting Tianjin and the rest of the world, providing passengers with a convenient starting point for their cruise journeys.

If you plan to travel from Beijing to the Tianjin International Cruise Home Port, there are several convenient transportation options.

Beijing to Tianjin / Tianjin Cruise Port

The most efficient modes of transportation from Beijing to Tianjin include high-speed trains or airplanes.

High-speed trains: Depart from Beijing South Station via high-speed or bullet trains to stations such as Tianjin Station or Tianjin West Station. Depending on the train type and seating class, the travel duration ranges between approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Airplane: Board flights from Beijing Capital International Airport or Beijing Daxing International Airport to Tianjin Binhai International Airport.

Beijing Capital International Airport to Tianjin Cruise Port

Taxi: Take a taxi directly from Beijing Capital Airport to the port, approximately 200 kilometers, and it takes about 2.5 hours to reach the Tianjin International Cruise Home Port. The cost is about 600-800RMB (not including highway tolls).
Airport Bus + Taxi: Take the inter-provincial bus Capital Airport - Tianjin East Station line from the first floor of Terminal 3 at Beijing Capital Airport. After arriving at Tianjin Tongsha Passenger Station, take a taxi to the cruise home port. The taxi ride is about 70 kilometers, and it takes approximately 1.5 hours to reach the port.
Airport Bus + High-speed train + Taxi: Take the intercity bus Capital Airport - Beijing South Station line from the first floor of Terminal 2 at Beijing Capital Airport. After arriving at Beijing South Railway Station, take a high-speed train to Tianjin Binhai Railway Station, which takes about 1 hour. Upon arrival in Tianjin, take a taxi from Binhai Railway Station to the cruise home port. The taxi ride is about 26 kilometers, and it takes approximately 40 minutes to reach the port.

Beijing Daxing International Airport to Tianjin Cruise Port

Provincial Airport Bus + Taxi: Take the provincial bus Daxing Airport - Tianjin line from the first floor of the terminal at Beijing Daxing Airport. The bus stops at Tianjin West Bus Station and Tianjin Tongsha Passenger Station. You can choose either station to get off and take a taxi to the cruise home port. The taxi ride is about 80 kilometers, and it takes approximately 1.5 hours to reach the port.
Taxi: Take a taxi directly from Daxing Airport to the port, approximately 200 kilometers, and it takes about 2 hours to reach the Tianjin International Cruise Home Port. The cost is about 500-800RMB (not including highway tolls.

Downtown Beijing to Tianjin Cruise Port

High-speed train + Taxi: from Beijing South Railway Station to Tianjin Binhai Railway Station, which takes about 1 hour. Upon arrival in Tianjin, take a taxi from Binhai Railway Station to the cruise home port. The taxi ride is about 26 kilometers, and it takes approximately 40 minutes to reach the port.
Taxi: Take a taxi directly from Beijing to the port, approximately 200 kilometers, and it takes about 3 hours to reach the Tianjin International Cruise Home Port. The cost is about 600-800RMB (not including highway tolls).
Shuttle Transfers: Some international cruise lines may arrange shuttle services from Beijing City to the Tianjin cruise port. For specific details, please consult the cruise line you have booked with and rely on the transportation information provided by the cruise company.

Tianjin Port to the Great Wall

From the Tianjin Port to the Great Wall, the most efficient approach is to book a Great Wall tour service that includes transportation. Departing directly from the port to the Great Wall for sightseeing eliminates concerns about transfers and catching trains. Please refer to our Great Wall Trip from Tianjin Cruise Port.

If you prefer to explore on your own, here is a guide we offer that may assist you.

We suggest taking a taxi from the port to the Tianjin Binhai Station and then boarding a high-speed train to Beijing South Station. Upon arrival at Beijing South Station, you have the option to use public transportation or take a taxi to the Great Wall. Due to the relatively complex nature of public transportation transfers and the time it consumes, we highly recommend opting for a taxi from Beijing South Station to reach the Great Wall.

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