How to Travel from Beijing to Tianjin?

There is no flight running between Beijing and Tianjin because their distance is only 135km (84 miles). It is very easy to travel from Beijing to Tianjin and the best way is to take a high-speed train, which takes only half an hour.

Beijing-Tianjin transport map

Beijing to Tianjin High-Speed Train

Beijing-Tianjin Intercity Railway is a rail route with high-speed trains traveling at a speed of 350kph (217mph), making it very convenient to travel between Beijing and Tianjin.

Over 70 high-speed trains leaving from Beijing South Railway Station to Tianjin’s three railway stations every day, with similar speeds and prices. Here’s a Beijing-Tianjin high-speed railway schedule.

Departure	Arrival	Duration	Frequency Daily	Price
Beijing South Railway Station	Tianjin Railway Station	30-47 minutes	35 departures from 06:02 to 21:27	Second Seat: 54.5 CNY First Class Seat: 88 CNY Business Class Seat: 174 CNY
	Tianjin West Railway Station	32-46 minutes	21 departures from 07:37 to 22:41
	Tianjin South Railway Station	31-41 minutes	18 departures from 07:04 to 21:00	Second Seat: 54.5 CNY First Class Seat: 94.5 CNY Business Class Seat: 174.5 CNY

Note: The schedule listed above is for reference only.

Different Types of Seats on Bullet Trains

Beijing to Tianjin Train

The cheapest way to get to Tianjin from Beijing is taking a normal-speed train, but it takes a longer time and the travel experience is not as good as the high-speed train.

There are 10 normal trains traveling from Beijing to Tianjin per day, mainly from Beijing Railway Station to Tianjin Railway Station. The journey takes about 20 CNY for a hard seat, with a duration of 1.5-2 hours.

Beijing to Tianjin Bus

There are also long-distance buses to get you to Tianjin from Beijing. The 2-hour bus trip takes around 50 CNY.

Departure Station	Departure Time
Xianglong Zhaogongkou Bus Station	Over 50 departures from 06:30 to 19:20
Sihui Long-distance Bus Station	Every one hour from 06:30 to 16:30
Bawangfen Long-distance Bus Station	About 12 departures from 07:30 to 18:30
Yongdingmen Long-distance Bus Station	10:00, 12:30, 17:30

Note: The schedule listed above is for reference only. Feel free to contact us if you need any travel advice.

Beijing to Tianjin Cruise Port

Tianjin International Cruise Home Port

There is no direct way to travel from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Tianjin International Cruise Home Port. You need to first take airport shuttle bus line 2 to Beijing South Railway Station, which departs every 30 minutes from 07:00 to 01:00 of the next day.

Then, catch a high-speed train to Tianjin Binhai Railway Station, with a duration of 1 hour.

Finally, get to the cruise port from Binhai Railway Station by bus no. 513 or taxi.

We can provide a private transfer between Beijing Airport to Tianjin Cruise Port for you, making your trip time-efficient and hassle-free.

Beijing Capital Airport to Tianjin

Airport intercity coaches will get you directly from Beijing Capital Airport to Tianjin.

Departure point: In front of Gate 1 on the 1st Floor of T3, and Gate 15 on the 1st Floor of T2
Arrival point: Tianjin Tianhuan Bus Station
Price: 82 CNY
Duration: 2.5 hours
Frequency: 26 departures from 06:30 to 23:00 every day.

Visit Beijing and Tianjin with Us

Most people visit Beijing after or before an international cruise trip from Tianjin, because they are so close to each other, with very well-developed transportation. Feel free to contact us if you have any travel ideas. We’ll arrange everything for you and make your trip memorable and unique.

Get some inspiration for your trip by taking a look at our Beijing-Tianjin sample itineraries:

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