Beijing Subway: Map，Lines and Ticket Price
The Beijing Subway is an urban rail transit system serving the city of Beijing. As of March 2024, the Beijing Subway holds the record for the longest operating mileage in China and globally, making it one of the busiest subway systems around the world. It is also considered as one of the primary modes of transportation for Beijing's residents.
By 2023, the Beijing subway system has 27 lines and 490 stations（including 83 interchange stations）. The rail network extends 836 kilometers (519.4 miles) across 12 urban and suburban districts of Beijing and into one district of Langfang in the neighboring Hebei province. It is still expanding.
Taking the Beijing subway is the fastest and most economical way to travel around downtown Beijing. This article will introduce the Beijing subway with some useful travel information.
Quick Facts About Beijing Subway
- English Name: Beijing Subway
- Chinese Name: 北京地铁
- Opening Date: January 15, 1971
- Operating Lines: 27 (as of December 2023, including 2 modern tram lines)
- Line Length: 836 km (as of December 2023)
- Number of Stations: 490 (as of December 2023)
- Station Announcement Languages: Mandarin, English
- Ticket Price: CNY 3 to CNY 10 (Capital Airport Line is CNY 25, Daxing Airport Line is CNY 10-50, Xijiao Line, and Yizhuang Line T1 are separately charged)
Beijing Subway Map
As of December 2023, the operational 27 lines of the Beijing Subway include Lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, Batong Line, Daxing Line, Changping Line, Yizhuang Line, Fangshan Line, Yanfang Line, S1 Line, Capital Airport Line, Daxing Airport Line, Xijiao Line, and Yizhuang T1 Line.
Beijing Subway Operational Routes and Hours
Although the time of the last train depends on the station and line, most lines operate between 5 am and 11 pm.
For the most pleasant subway experience, avoid the subway during rush hours (7 - 9 am and 6 – 8 pm) and public holidays.
Line 1 Operation Routes and Hours
Line 1(including the Batong Line) connects major commercial centers, such as Xidan, Wangfujing, Dongdan, and the Beijing CBD.
Tourists can get to Tian'anmen, Wangfujing, and Universal Resort by Line 1.
- Routes: Gucheng(古城) - Bajiao Amusement Park(八角游乐园) - Babaoshan Station(八宝山) - Yuquanlu(玉泉路) - Wukesong(五棵松) - Wanshoulu(万寿路) - Gongzhufen(公主坟) - Military Museum(军事博物馆) - Muxidi(木樨地) - Nanlishilu(南礼士路) - Fuxingmen(复兴门) - Xidan(西单) - Tian'anmen West(天安门西) - Tian'anmen East(天安门东) - Wangfujing(王府井) - Dongdan(东单) - Jianguomen(建国门) - Yong'anli(永安里) - Guomao(国贸) - Dawanglu(大望路) - Sihui(四惠) - Sihui East(四惠东) - Gao Bei Dian(高碑店) - Communication University(传媒大学) - Shuang Qiao(双桥) - Guan Zhuang(管庄) - Ba Li Qiao(八里桥) - Tongzhou Beiyuan(通州北苑) - Guo Yuan(果园) - Jiu Ke Shu(九棵树) - Li Yuan(梨园) - Lin He Li(临河里) - Tu Qiao(土桥) - Hua Zhuang(花庄) - Universal Resort(环球度假区)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 1 (including the Batong Line) | Gu Cheng (古城) | Universal Resort（环球度假区） | 04:57-06:23（86 minutes） | 22:51-00:16（85 minutes） Times are based on the arrival direction | |
| Fu Xing Men (复兴门) | 05:13-06:14（61 minutes） | ||||
| Tu Qiao (土桥) | 04:59-05:05（6 minutes） | ||||
| Universal Resort（环球度假区） | Gu Cheng (古城) | 05:09-06:34（85 minutes） | 22:55-00:20（85 minutes） Times are based on the arrival direction | ||
| Si Hui Dong (四惠东站) | 05:04-05:55（51 minutes） | ||||
| Si Hui (四惠） | 04:56-05:44（48 minutes） | ||||
| Fu Xing Men (复兴门) | 05:08-05:34（26 minutes） | ||||
| Gu Cheng (古城) | Si Hui Dong（四惠东） | Not displayed for trains that do not cover the entire route | 23:33-00:24（51 minutes） |
Line 2 Operation Routes and Hours
Beijing subway has 2 loop lines. Line 2 is the first one, it is the inner rectangular loop line, tracking along the Ming-era inner city wall.
Tourists can get to Qianmen, Yonghegong(Lama Temple), and Beijing Railway Station by Line 2.
- Routes: Xizhimen(西直门) - Chegongzhuang(车公庄) - Fuchengmen(阜成门) - Fuxingmen(复兴门) - Changchunjie(长椿街) - Xuanwumen(宣武门) - Hepingmen(和平门) - Qianmen(前门) - Chongwenmen(崇文门) - Beijing Railway(北京站) - Jianguomen(建国门) - Chaoyangmen(朝阳门) - Dongsishitiao(东四十条) - Dongzhimen(东直门) - Yonghegong(雍和宫) - Andingmen(安定门) - Guloudajie(鼓楼大街) - Jishuitan(积水潭)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 2 outer loop (counterclockwise) | Xi Zhi Men(西直门) | Ji Shui Tan(积水潭) | 05:10-05:51（41 minutes） | 23:00-23:41（41 minutes） Times are based on the arrival direction | |
| Beijing Railway(北京站) | 05:15-05:35（20 minutes） | ||||
| Line 2 inner loop (clockwise) | Ji Shui Tan (积水潭) | Xi Zhi Men Station （西直门站） | 05:04-05:45（41 minutes） | ||
| Beijing Railway（北京站） | 05:12-05:33（21 minutes） | 23:04-23:45（41 minutes） Times are based on the arrival direction |
Line 4 Operation Routes and Hours
Beijing Subway Line 4 runs in a north-south direction, crossing the densely populated administrative districts of Fengtai, Xicheng, and Haidian.
Along its route, it passes through large residential living areas, academically rich teaching areas like Tsinghua University, Peking University, and Renmin University, the area known as "China's Silicon Valley" - Zhongguancun, bustling commercial districts - Xinjiekou-Xidan-Caishikou, and famous tourist attractions like the Summer Palace and the Old Summer Palace.
- Routes: Anheqiao North(安河桥北) – Beigongmen(北宫门) - Xiyuan(西苑) - Yuanmingyuan(圆明园) - East Gate of Beijing University(北京大学东门) - Zhongguancun(中关村) - Haidian Huangzhuang(海淀黄庄) - Renmin University(人民大学) - Weigongcun(魏公村) - National Library(国家图书馆) - Beijing Zoo(动物园) - Xizhimen(西直门) - Xijiekou(新街口) - Ping'anli(平安里) - Xisi(西四) - Lingjinghutong(灵境胡同) - Xidan(西单) - Xuanwumen(宣武门) - Caishikou(菜市口) - Taoranting(陶然亭) - Beijing South Railway Station(北京南站) - Majiapu(马家堡) – Jiaomenxi (角门西) - Gongyixiqiao(公益西桥) - Xingong(新宫) - Xihongmen(西红门) - Gao Mi Dian North(高米店北) - Gao Mi Dian South(高米店南) - Zaoyuan (枣园) - Qingyuan Road(清源路) - Huangcun West Street(黄村西大街) - Huangcun Railway(黄村火车站) - Yihezhuang(义和庄) - Biomedical Base(生物医药基地) - Tiangongyuan(天宫院)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 4 (including Daxing Line) | Anheqiao North（安河桥北） | Tiangongyuan（天宫院） | 05:00-06:21（81 minutes） | 22:20-23:41（81 minutes） | |
| Tiangongyuan（天宫院） | Anheqiao North（安河桥北） | 05:30-06:50（80 minutes） | 22:38-23:58（80 minutes） Times are based on the arrival direction | ||
| Gongyi Xiqiao (公益西桥) | 05:10-05:58（48 minutes） | ||||
| Anheqiao North（安河桥北） | Gongyi Xiqiao (公益西桥) | Not displayed for trains that do not cover the entire route | 22:45-23:35（50 minutes） |
Line 5 Operation Routes and Hours
Line 5 is a straight north-south line that runs through the east of the city center.
Tourists can get to the Temple of Heaven by Line 5.
- Routes: Tiantongyuan North(天通苑北) - Tiantongyuan(天通苑) - Tiantongyuan South(天通苑南) - Lishuiqiao(立水桥) - Lishuiqiao South(立水桥南) - Beiyuanlu North(北苑路北) - Datunlu East(大屯路东) - Huixinxijie Beikou(惠新西街北口) - Huixinxijie Nankou(惠新西街南口) - Hepingxiqiao(和平西桥) - Hepingli Beijie(和平里北街) - Yonghegong(雍和宫) - Beixinqiao(北新桥) - Zhangzizhonglu(张自忠路) - Dongsi(东四) - Dengshikou(灯市口) - Dongdan(东单) - Chongwenmen(崇文门) - Ciqikou(磁器口) - Tiantan Dongmen(天坛东门) - Puhuangyu(蒲黄榆) - Liujiayao(刘家窑) - Songjiazhuang(宋家庄)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 5 | Tiantongyuan North（天通苑北） | Songjiazhuang（宋家庄） | 05:00-05:49（49 minutes） | 22:48-23:37（49 minutes） | |
| Tiangongyuan（宋家庄） | Tiantongyuan North (天通苑北) | 05:20-06:09（49 minutes） | 23:11-00:00（49 minutes） |
Line 6 Operation Routes and Hours
Line 6 is a nearly straight east-west line running parallel and to the north of Line 1. It is the second-longest Beijing Subway line after Line 10.
Tourists can get to Beihai Park and Nanluoguxiang by Line 6.
- Routes: Lucheng(潞城) - Dongxiayuan(东夏园) - Haojiafu(郝家府) - Beiyunhe East(北运河东) - Beiyunhe West(北运河西) - Tongzhou Beiguan(通州北关) - Wuzixueyuanlu(物资学院路) - Caofang(草房) - Changying(常营) - Huangqu(黄渠) - Dalianpo(褡裢坡) - Qingnianlu(青年路) - Shilipu(十里堡) - Jintailu(金台路) - Hujialou(呼家楼) - Dongdaqiao(东大桥) - Chaoyangmen(朝阳门) - Dongsi(东四) - Nanluoguxiang(南锣鼓巷) - Beihai North(北海北) - Ping'anli(平安里) - Chegongzhuang(车公庄) - Chegongzhuang West(车公庄西) - Erligou(二里沟) - Baishiqiaonan(白石桥南) - Huayuanqiao(花园桥) - Cishousi(慈寿寺) - Haidianwuluju(海淀五路居) - Tiancun(田村) - Liaogongzhuang(廖公庄) - Xihuangcun(西黄村) - Yangzhuang(杨庄) - Pingguoyuan(苹果园) - Jin'anqiao(金安桥)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 6 | Jin'anqiao (金安桥) | Lucheng (潞城) | 05:08-06:32（84 minutes） | 22:25-23:49（84 minutes） Times are based on the arrival direction | |
| Caofang (草房) | 05:23-05:41（18 minutes） | ||||
| Lucheng (潞城) | Jin'anqiao (金安桥) | 04:52-06:17（85 minutes） | 22:49-00:14（85 minutes） Times are based on the arrival direction | ||
| Caofang (草房) | 04:57-06:02（65 minutes） | ||||
| Haidianwuluju (海淀五路居) | 04:47-05:01（14 minutes） | ||||
| Jin'anqiao (金安桥) | Caofang (草房) | Not displayed for trains that do not cover the entire route | 23:36-00:41（65 minutes） |
Line 7 Operation Routes and Hours
Line 7 is an east-west line running parallel and to the south of Line 1. The last stop is Universal Resort Station.
Tourists can also get to Beijing West Railway Station, Ciqikou, Beijing Happy Valley, and Universal Resort by Line 7.
- Routes: Beijing West Railway Station(北京西站) - Wanzi(湾子) - Daguanying(达官营) - Guanganmennei(广安门内) - Caishikou(菜市口) - Hufangqiao(虎坊桥) - Zhushikou(珠市口) - Qiaowan(桥湾) - Ciqikou(磁器口) - Guangqumen Nei(广渠门内) - Guangqumen Wai(广渠门外) - Shuangjing(双井) - Jiulongshan(九龙山) - Dajiaoting(大郊亭) - Baiziwan(百子湾) - Huagong(化工) - Nanlouzizhuang(南楼梓庄) - Beijing Happy Valley(欢乐谷景区) - Fatou(垡头) - Shuanghe(双合) - Jiaohuachang(焦化厂) - Huangchang(黄厂) - Langxinzhuang(郎辛庄) - Heizhuanghu(黑庄户) - Wangsheng West(万盛西) - Wangsheng East(万盛东) - Qunfang(群芳) - Gaoloujin(高楼金) - Huazhuang(花庄) - Universal Resort(环球度假区)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 7 | Beijing West Railway Station (北京西站) | Universal Resort (环球度假区) | 05:29-06:38（69 minutes） | 22:59-00:08（69 minutes） Times are based on the arrival direction | |
| Shuanghe (双合) | 05:29-05:56（27 minutes） | ||||
| Universal Resort (环球度假区) | Beijing West Railway Station (北京西站) | 05:09-06:17（68 minutes） | 22:59-00:07（68 minutes） Times are based on the arrival direction | ||
| Jiaohuachang (焦化厂) | 05:09-05:53（44 minutes） | ||||
| Beijing West Railway Station (北京西站) | Gaoloujin (高楼金) | Not displayed for trains that do not cover the entire route | 23:14-00:18（64 minutes） |
Line 8 Operation Routes and Hours
Beijing Subway Line 8 generally runs in a north-south direction, passing through Changping District, Haidian District, Chaoyang District, Xicheng District, Dongcheng District, Fengtai District, and Daxing District.
Tourists can get to Olympic Park, Shichahai, Nanluoguxiang, and the National Art Museum by Line 8.
- Routes: Zhuxinzhuang(朱辛庄) - Yuzhilu(育知路) - Pingxifu(平西府) - Huilongguan East Street(回龙观东大街) - Huoying(霍营) - Yuxi(育新) - Xixiaokou(西小口) - Yongtaizhuang(永泰庄) - Lincuiqiao(林萃桥) - South Gate of Forest Park(森林公园南门) - Olympic Park(奥林匹克公园) - Olympic Sports Center(奥体中心) - Beitucheng(北土城) - Anhuaqiao(安华桥) - Andelibeijie(安德里北街) - Guloudajie(鼓楼大街) - Shichahai(什刹海) - Nanluoguxiang(南锣鼓巷) - National Art Museum(中国美术馆) - Jinyuhutong(金鱼胡同) - Wangfujing(王府井站) - Qianmen(前门) - Zhushikou(珠市口) - Tianqiao(天桥) - Yongdingmenwai(永定门外) - Muxiyuan(木樨园) - Haihutun(海户屯) - Dahongmen South(大红门南) - Heyi(和义) - Donggaodi(东高地) - Huojianwanyuan(火箭万源) - Wufutang(五福堂) - Demao(德茂) - Yinghai(瀛海)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 8 | Zhuxinzhuang (朱辛庄) | Yinghai (瀛海) | 05:09-06:34（85 minutes） | 22:40-00:05（85 minutes） Times are based on the arrival direction | |
| Huilongguan East Street (回龙观东大街) | 04:39-05:55（76 minutes） | ||||
| Yinghai (瀛海) | National Art Museum (中国美术馆) | 05:06-06:32（88 minutes） | 23:01-00:27（86 minutes） Times are based on the arrival direction | ||
| National Art Museum (中国美术馆) | 05:26-06:12（46 minutes） | ||||
| Huilongguan East Street (回龙观东大街) | 04:51-05:00（9 minutes） |
Line 9 Operation Routes and Hours
Connect with Fangshan Line and downtown, Line 9 is a north-south line running west of Line 4.
Tourists can get to Beijing West Railway Station by Line 9.
- Routes: National Library(国家图书馆) - Baishiqiao South(白石桥南) - Baiduizi(白堆子) - Military Museum(军事博物馆) - Beijing West Railway Station(北京西站) - Liuliqiao East(六里桥东) - Liuliqiao(六里桥) - Qilizhuang(七里庄) - Fengtaidongdajie(丰台东大街) - Fengtainanlu(丰台南路) - Keyilu(科怡路) - Fengtai Science Park(丰台科技园) - Guogongzhuang(郭公庄)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 9 | Guogongzhuang (郭公庄) | National Library (国家图书馆) | 05:00-05:31（31 minutes） | 22:40-23:11（31 minutes） | |
| National Library (国家图书馆) | Guogongzhuang (郭公庄) | 05:39-06:10（31 minutes） | 23:19-23:50（31 minutes） |
Line 10 Operation Routes and Hours
Besides Line 2, Line 10 is the other entirely enclosed loop line in the Beijing subway system. It is the longest and busiest line in Beijing.
Tourists can get to Panjiayuan by Line 10.
- Routes: Bagou(巴沟) - Huoqiying(火器营) - Changchunqiao(长春桥) - Chedaogou(车道沟) - Cishousi(慈寿寺) - Xidiaoyutai(西钓鱼台) - Gongzhufen(公主坟) - Lianhuaqiao(莲花桥) - Liuliqiao(六里桥) - Xiju(西局) - Niwa(泥洼) - Fengtai Railway Station(丰台站) - Shoujingmao(首经贸) - Jijiamiao(纪家庙) - Caoqiao(草桥) - Jiaomen West(角门西) - Jiaomen East(角门东) - Dahongmen(大红门) - Shiliuzhuang(石榴庄) - Songjiazhuang(宋家庄) - Chengshousi(成寿寺) - Fenzhongsi(分钟寺) - Shilihe(十里河) - Panjiayuan(潘家园) - Jinsong(劲松) - Shuangjing(双井) - Guomao(国贸) - Jintaixizhao(金台夕照) - Hujialou(呼家楼) - Tuanjiehu(团结湖) - Agriculture Exhibition Center(农业展览馆) - Liangmaqiao(亮马桥) - Sanyuanqiao(三元桥) - Taiyanggong(太阳宫) - Shaoyaoju(芍药居) - Huixinxijie Nankou(惠新西街南口) - Anzhenmen(安贞门) - Beitucheng(北土城) - Jiandemen(健德门) - Mudanyuan(牡丹园) - Xitucheng(西土城) - Zhichunlu(知春路) - Zhichunli(知春里) - Haidianhuangzhuang(海淀黄庄) - Suzhoujie(苏州街) - Bagou(巴沟)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 10 outer loop (counterclockwise) | Bagou (巴沟) | Suzhoujie (苏州街) | 04:49-06:33（104 minutes） | 22:44-00:26（102 minutes） Operation interval ranges from Cishousi to Chegongzhuang | |
| Chengshousi (成寿寺) | 05:27-06:19（52 minutes） | ||||
| Line 10 inner loop (clockwise) | Chedaogou (车道沟) | Cishousi (慈寿寺) | 04:47-06:29（102 minutes） | 22:34-00:16（102 minutes） Operation interval ranges from Suzhou Street to Bagou | |
| Songjiazhuang (宋家庄) | 05:35-06:13（38 minutes） |
Line 11 Operation Routes and Hours
The Beijing Subway Line 11 connects Moshikou Station in Shijingshan District, Beijing, China to Xinshougang Station, an east-west subway line of the Beijing Metro.
As it is a supporting project for the Beijing Winter Olympics, it is also known as 'the Winter Olympics Branch Line.
- Routes: Moshikou(模式口) - Jin'anqiao(金安桥) - Beixin'an(北辛安) - Xinshougang(新首钢)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 11 | Moshikou (模式口) | Xinshougang (新首钢) | 05:38-05:46（8 minutes） | 22:28-22:36（8 minutes） | |
| Xinshougang (新首钢) | Moshikou (模式口) | 05:28-05:36（8 minutes） | 22:18-22:26（8 minutes） |
Line 13 Operation Routes and Hours
At the northwest and northeast corners of Line 2, and Line 13 across the north of the city, the whole route is inverted U-shaped.
- Routes: Xizhimen(西直门) - Dazhongsi(大钟寺) - Zhichunlu(知春路) - Wudaokou(五道口) - Shangdi(上地) - Qinghe(清河) - Xierqi(西二旗) - Longze(龙泽) - Huilongguan(回龙观) - Huoying(霍营) - Lishuiqiao(立水桥) - Beiyuan(北苑) - Wangjing West(望京西) - Shaoyaoju(芍药居) - Guangximen(光熙门) - Liufang(柳芳) - Dongzhimen(东直门)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 13 | Xizhimen (西直门) | Lucheng (潞城) | 05:35-06:31（56 minutes） | 22:42-23:38（56 minutes） Times are based on the arrival direction | |
| Huoying (霍营) | 05:00-05:26（26 minutes） | ||||
| Dongzhimen (东直门) | Xizhimen (西直门) | 05:35-06:32（57 minutes） | 22:50-23:47（57 minutes） Times are based on the arrival direction | ||
| Huoying (霍营) | 05:00-05:31（31 minutes） | ||||
| Xizhimen (西直门) | Huoying (霍营) | Not displayed for trains that do not cover the entire route | 23:55-00:25（30 minutes） | ||
| Dongzhimen (东直门) | Huilongguan (回龙观) | Not displayed for trains that do not cover the entire route | 23:45-00:14（29 minutes） |
Line 14 Operation Routes and Hours
Beijing Subway Line 14 forms a reverse "L" shape, passing through Fengtai District, Dongcheng District, and Chaoyang District
Tourists can get to Garden Expo Park and Beijing South Railway Station by Line 14.
- Routes: Zhangguozhuang(张郭庄) - Garden Expo Park(园博园) - Dawayao(大瓦窑) - Guozhuangzi(郭庄子) - Dajing(大井) - Qilizhuang(七里庄) – Xiju(西局) - Dongguantou(东管头) - Lize Shangwuqu(丽泽商务区) - Caihuying(菜户营) - Xitieying(西铁营) - Jingfengmen(景风门) - Beijing South Railway Station(北京南站) - Yongdingmenwai(永定门外) - Jingtai(景泰) - Puhuangyu(蒲黄榆) - Fangzhuang(方庄) - Shilihe(十里河) - Beigongdaximen(北工大西门) - Pingleyuan(平乐园) - Jiulongshan(九龙山) - Dawanglu(大望路) - Jintailu(金台路) - Chaoyang Park(朝阳公园) - Zaoying(枣营) - Dongfengbeiqiao(东风北桥) - Jiangtai(将台) - Wangjing South(望京南) - Futong(阜通) - Wangjing(望京) - Donghuqu(东湖渠) - Laiguangying(来广营) - Shangezhuang(善各庄)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 14 | Zhangguozhuang (张郭庄) | Shangezhuang (善各庄) | 04:55-06:20（85 minutes） | 22:30-23:55（85 minutes） | |
| Shangezhuang (善各庄) | Zhangguozhuang (张郭庄) | 04:55-06:20（85 minutes） | 22:30-23:55（85 minutes）Times are based on the arrival direction | ||
| Xiju (西局) | Not displayed for trains that do not cover the entire route |
Line 15 Operation Routes and Hours
Located in the northern suburb, Line 15 is an east-west line that runs between the northern 4th and 5th Ring Road.
- Routes: Fengbo(俸伯) - Shunyi(顺义) - Shimen(石门) - Nanfaxin(南法信) - Houshayu(后沙峪) - Hualikan(花梨坎) - China International Exhibition Center(国展) - Sunhe(孙河) - Maquanying(马泉营) - Cuigezhuang(崔各庄) - Wangjing East(望京东) - Wangjing(望京) - Wangjing West(望京西) - Guanzhuang(关庄) - Datunludong(大屯路东) - Anlilu(安立路) - Olympic Park(奥林匹克公园) - Beishatan(北沙滩) - Liudaokou(六道口) - Qinghuadongluxikou(清华东路西口)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 15 | Qinghuadongluxikou (清华东路西口) | Fengbo (俸伯) | 05:42-06:38（56 minutes） | 23:15-00:11（56 minutes） Times are based on the arrival direction | |
| Maquanying (马泉营) | 05:30-05:57（27 minutes） | ||||
| Fengbo (俸伯) | Qinghuadongluxikou (清华东路西口) | 05:30-06:28（58 minutes） | 22:11-23:09（58 minutes） Times are based on the arrival direction | ||
| Maquanying (马泉营) | 05:07-05:36（29 minutes） | ||||
| Fengbo (俸伯) | Maquanying (马泉营) | Not displayed for trains that do not cover the entire route | 23:18-23:47（29 minutes） |
Line 16 Operation Routes and Hours
Line 16 branches off Line 4 at Xiyuan Station into the northwest suburbs of the Haidian District. It is an inverted L-shaped line.
- Routes: Beianhe(北安河) - Wenyanglu(温阳路) - Daoxianghulu(稻香湖路) - Tundian(屯佃) - Yongfeng(永丰) - Yongfeng South(永丰南) - Xibeiwang(西北旺) - Malianwa(马连洼) - Nongdananlu(农大南路) - Xiyuan(西苑) - Wanquanhe Qiao(万泉河桥) - Suzhou Jie(苏州街) - Suzhou Qiao(苏州桥) - Wanshou Si(万寿寺) - National Library(国家图书馆) - Erligou(二里沟) - Ganjia Kou(甘家口) - Yuyuantan Dongmen(玉渊潭东门) - Muxidi(木樨地) - Daguanying(达官营) - Honglian Nanlu(红莲南路) - Dongguantou Nan(东管头南) - Fengtai(丰台) - Fengtai Nanlu(丰台南路) - Fufengqiao(富丰桥) - Kandan(看丹) - Yushuzhuang(榆树庄) - Hongtaizhuang(洪泰庄) - Wanpingcheng(宛平城)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 16 | Beianhe (北安河) | Wanpingcheng (宛平城) | 05:13-06:37（84 minutes） | 22:34-23:58（84 minutes） | |
| Wanpingcheng (宛平城) | Beianhe (北安河) | 05:00-06:23（83 minutes） | 22:39-00:02（83 minutes） |
Line 17 Operation Routes and Hours
Beijing Subway Line 17 starts in the north at Future Science City North Station in Changping District, passing through Changping District, Chaoyang District, Dongcheng District, and Tongzhou District of Beijing, and ends in the south at Jiahui Lake Station in Tongzhou District.
- Routes: Weilɑikexuechengbei(未来科学城北) - Weilɑikexuecheng(未来科学城) - Tiɑntongyuɑndong(天通苑东) - Qingheying(清河营) - Hongjunying(红军营) - Taiyanggong(太阳宫) - Xibɑhe(西坝河) - Zuojiɑzhuɑng(左家庄) - Gongrentiyuchang(工人体育场) - Dongdaqiao(东大桥) - Yong'an Li(永安里) - Guangqumen Wai(广渠门外) - Panjiayuanxi(潘家园西) - Shilihe(十里河) - Zhoujiazhuang(周家庄) - Shibalidian(十八里店) - Beishenshu(北神树) - Ciqubei(次渠北) - Ciqu(次渠) - Jiahuihu(嘉会湖)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 17(Northern Section) | Weilɑikexuechengbei (未来科学城北) | Gongrentiyuchang (工人体育场) | 05:20-05:50（30 minutes） | 22:30-23:00（30 minutes） | |
| Gongrentiyuchang (工人体育场) | Weilɑikexuechengbei (未来科学城北) | 05:55-06:25（30 minutes） | 22:58-23:28（30 minutes） | ||
| Line 17(Southern Section) | Shilihe (十里河) | Jiahuihu (嘉会湖) | 05:55-06:14（19 minutes） | 22:30-22:49（19 minutes） | |
| Jiahuihu (嘉会湖) | Shilihe (十里河) | 05:30-05:49（19 minutes） | 22:30-22:49（19 minutes） |
Line 19 Operation Routes and Hours
Line 19 starts from Xingong Station and ends at Mudanyuan Station, passing through Fengtai District, Xicheng District, and Haidian District; it mainly runs in a south-north direction. The highest operational speed of the train is 120 kilometers.
- Routes: Xingong(新宫) - Xinfadi(新发地) - Caoqiao(草桥) - Jingfengmen(景风门) - Niujie(牛街) - Taipingqiao(太平桥) - Ping'anli(平安里) - Jishuitan(积水潭) - Beitaipingzhuang(北太平庄) - Mudanyuan(牡丹园)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 19 | Xingong (新宫) | Mudanyuan (牡丹园) | 05:30-05:57（27 minutes） | 23:25-23:52（27 minutes） | |
| Mudanyuan (牡丹园) | Xingong (新宫) | 05:30-05:56（26 minutes） | 23:10-23:36（26 minutes） |
Yizhuang Line Operation Routes and Hours
Yizhuang Line extends Line 5 southeastward from Songjiazhuang Station to Yizhuang Railway Station in the southeastern suburbs. Yizhuang Line and Line 5 do not link up with each other directly, passengers have to transfer at Songjiazhuang Station.
- Routes: Songjiazhuang(宋家庄) - Xiaocun(肖村) - Xiaohongmen(小红门) - Jiugong(旧宫) - Yizhuangqiao(亦庄桥) - Yizhuang Culture Park(亦庄文化园) - Wanyuanjie(万源街) - Rongjingdongjie(荣京东街) - Rongchangdongjie(荣昌东街) - Tongjinanlu(同济南路) - Jinghailu(经海路) - Ciqu South(次渠南) - Ciqu(次渠) - Yizhuang Railway Station(亦庄火车站)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yizhuang Line | Songjiazhuang (宋家庄) | Yizhuang Railway Station (亦庄火车站) | 06:00-06:35（35 minutes） | 23:20-23:55（35 minutes） | |
| Yizhuang Railway Station (亦庄火车站) | Songjiazhuang (宋家庄) | 05:20-05:54（34 minutes） | 22:40-23:14（34 minutes） |
Fangshan Line Operation Routes and Hours
Fangshan Line extends Line 9 southward from Guogongzhuang Station to Fangshan District in the southwestern suburbs. Fangshan Line is planned to extend northward and connect with Line 16 in the future.
- Routes: Dongguantou Nan(东管头南) - Shoujingmɑo(首经贸) - Huaxiang Dongqiao(花乡东桥) - Baipenyao(白盆窑) - Guogongzhuang(郭公庄) - Dabaotai(大葆台) - Daotian(稻田) - Changyang(长阳) - Libafang(篱笆房) - Guangyangcheng(广阳城) - Liangxiang University Town North(良乡大学城北) - Liangxiang University Town(良乡大学城) - Liangxiang University Town West(良乡大学城西) - Liangxiangnanguan(良乡南关) - Suzhuang(苏庄) - Yancun East(阎村东)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fangshan Line | Dongguantou Nan (东管头南) | Yancun East (阎村东) | 05:47-06:32（45 minutes） | 23:14-23:59（45 minutes） | |
| Yancun East (阎村东) | Dongguantou Nan (东管头南) | 05:03-05:48（45 minutes） | 22:19-23:04（45 minutes）Times are based on the arrival direction | ||
| Suzhuang (苏庄) | 05:00-05:42（42 minutes） |
Yanfang Line Operation Routes and Hours
Yanfang Line extends the Fangshan Line further into the western Fangshan District. But Yanfang Line and Fangshan do not link up with each other directly, passengers have to transfer at Yancun East Station. These two lines are expected to operate as connected lines in the future.
- Routes: Yancun East(阎村东) - Zicaowu(紫草坞) - Yancun(阎村) - Xingcheng(星城) - Dashihe East(大石河东) - Magezhuang(马各庄) - Raolefu(饶乐府) - Fangshanchengguan(房山城关) - Yanshan(燕山)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanfang | Yancun East (阎村东) | Yanshan (燕山) | 05:05-05:25（20 minutes） | 22:30-22:50（20 minutes） | |
| Yanshan (燕山) | Yancun East (阎村东) | 05:30-05:50（20 minutes） | 22:55-23:15（20 minutes） |
Line S1 Operation Routes and Hours
Line S1 is a low-speed maglev line connecting the suburban Mentougou District with Line 6 in the Shijingshan District. The last stop - Pingguoyuan Station is not opened yet. It is planned to open in 2022.
- Routes: Shichang(石厂) - Xiaoyuan(小园) - Liyuanzhuang(栗园庄) - Shang'an(上岸) - Qiaohuying(桥户营) - Sidaoqiao(四道桥) - Jin'anqiao(金安桥) - Pingguoyuan(苹果园)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line S1 | Pingguoyuan (苹果园) | Shichang (石厂) | 05:51-06:10（19 minutes） | 22:32-22:51（19 minutes） | |
| Shichang (石厂) | Pingguoyuan (苹果园) | 05:24-05:43（19 minutes） | 23:06-23:25（19 minutes） |
Changping Line Operation Routes and Hours
Changping Line branches off Line 13 at Xi'erqi station and runs north through the suburban Changping District. It is expected to connect with Line 9 at National Library Station in the future.
- Routes: Changping Xishankou(昌平西山口) - Ming Tombs(十三陵景区) - Changping(昌平) - Changping Dongguan(昌平东关) - Beishaowa(北邵洼) - Nanshao(南邵) - Shahe University Park(沙河高教园) - Shahe(沙河) - Gonghuacheng(巩华城) - Zhuxinzhuang(朱辛庄) - Life Science Park(生命科学园) - Xierqi(西二旗) - Qinghe Railway Station(清河站) - Qinghe Xiaoyingqiao(清河小营桥) - Xuezhiyuan(学知园) - Liudaokou(六道口) - Xueyuanqiao(学院桥) - Xitucheng(西土城)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changping Line | Changping Xishankou (昌平西山口) | Xitucheng (西土城) | 04:59-05:57（58 minutes） | 22:50-23:49（59 minutes） Times are based on the arrival direction | |
| Zhuxinzhuang (朱辛庄) | 05:04-05:32（28 minutes） | ||||
| Xitucheng (西土城) | Changping Xishankou (昌平西山口) | 05:22-06:21（59 minutes） | 23:22-00:21（59 minutes） Times are based on the arrival direction | ||
| Qinghe Railway Station (清河站) | 05:21-06:02（41 minutes） | ||||
| Zhuxinzhuang (朱辛庄) | 05:14-05:44（30 minutes） | ||||
| Changping Xishankou (昌平西山口) | Zhuxinzhuang (朱辛庄) | Not displayed for trains that do not cover the entire route | 23:35-00:05（30 minutes） |
Xijiao Line Operation Routes and Hours
Xijiao Line is a light rail line that branches off Line 10 at Bagou Station and extends west to Fragrant Hills.
- Routes: Fragrant Hills(香山) - Botanical Garden(国家植物园) - Wan'an(万安) - Chapeng(茶棚) - West Gate of Summer Palace(颐和园西门) - Bagou(巴沟)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xijiao Line | Bagou (巴沟) | Fragrant Hills (香山) | 05:30-06:02（32 minutes） | 22:30-23:02（32 minutes） | |
| Fragrant Hills (香山) | Bagou (巴沟) | 06:00-06:32（32 minutes） | 23:00-23:32（32 minutes） |
Capital Airport Express Operation Routes and Hours
Capital Airport Express of Beijing Subway runs from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 and then to the city center with stops at Sanyuanqiao and Dongzhimen. It is faster than Airport Shuttle Bus and has more frequencies. It operates from 6:30-23:00 and leaves every 10 minutes. A one-way trip takes approximately 20 minutes and costs CNY 25.
- Routes: Beixinqiao(北新桥) - Dongzhimen(东直门) - Sanyuanqiao(三元桥) - Terminal 3(3号航站楼) - Terminal 2(2号航站楼)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Airport Express | Beixinqiao (北新桥) | Terminal 3 (3号航站楼) | 05:56-06:19（23 minutes） | 22:26-22:49（23 minutes） | |
| Terminal 2 (2号航站楼) | 05:56-06:33（38 minutes） | 22:26-23:07（37 minutes） | |||
| Terminal 2 (2号航站楼) | Beixinqiao (北新桥) | 06:36-07:05（29 minutes） | 23:10-23:38（28 minutes） |
Daxing Airport Express Operation Routes and Hours
Daxing Airport Express runs from Caoqiao to Daxing Airport (Terminal 1) currently. The construction of this line is not finished yet. It is planned to start from Lize Business District and end at Daxing Airport South in the future.
Daxing Airport Express is a fast and convenient way to reach your destination in Beijing city center. It operates from 6:30-22:30 and leaves every 8-10 minutes. A single trip takes 20 minutes and costs around CNY 35.
- Routes: Caoqiao(草桥) - Daxing Xincheng(大兴新城) - Daxing Airport(大兴机场)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daxing Airport Express | Caoqiao (草桥) | Daxing Airport (大兴机场) | 06:00-06:19（19 minutes） | 22:30-22:49（19 minutes） | |
| Daxing Airport (大兴机场) | Caoqiao (草桥) | 06:00-06:19（19 minutes） | 23:00-23:19（19 minutes） |
Yizhuang Line T1 Operation Routes and Hours
Yizhuang New Town Modern Tram Line T1 is a modern tram line of the Beijing Metro, with a departure interval of 8 to 10 minutes per shift.
- Routes: Dinghai Yuan(定海园) - Dinghai Yuan Xi(定海园西) - Jinghai Yilu(经海一路) - Beijing Etrong Int'l Exhibition & Convention Center(亦创会展中心) - Rongchang Dongjie(荣昌东街) - Yizhuang Tongren(亦庄同仁) - Lujuandong(鹿圈东) - Taihe Lu(泰河路) - Jiuhao Cun(九号村) - Sihai Zhuang(四海庄) - Taihe Qiao Bei(太和桥北) - Ruihe Zhuang(瑞合庄) - Rongxing Jie(融兴街) - Qu Zhuang(屈庄)
| Line Color | Line Name | Starting Station | Ending Station | First Train Departure/Arrival Time | Last Train Departure/Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yizhuang Line T1 | Dinghai Yuan (定海园) | Fragrant Hills (香山) | 06:00-06:55（55 minutes） | 22:00-22:55（55 minutes） | |
| Qu Zhuang (屈庄) | Dinghai Yuan (定海园) | 06:00-06:55（55 minutes） | 22:00-22:55（55 minutes） |
Beijing Subway Ticket Price
The Beijing Subway switched from a fixed fare to a distance-based fare schedule for all lines except the Capital Airport Express in 2014.
The Beijing Subway (excluding the Capital Airport Line and Daxing Airport Line) uses segmented pricing. The specific fares are as follows: CNY 3 for up to 6 km (inclusive); CNY 4 for 6 to 12 km (inclusive); CNY 5 for 12 to 22 km (inclusive); CNY 6 for 22 to 32 km (inclusive). For distances over 32 km, an additional CNY 1 is added for every 20 km, with no maximum fare limit. The pricing method for the Xijiao Line and Yizhuang T1 Line is the same as above, but they are charged separately and cannot be transferred with tickets from other lines.
| Fare Chart (One-way ticket) | |
|---|---|
| Ticket Price (RMB) | Distance Covered |
| CNY 3 | Up to 6 km |
| CNY 4 | 6-12 km |
| CNY 5 | 12-22 km |
| CNY 6 | 22-32 km |
| CNY 7 | 32-52 km |
| CNY 8 | 52-72 km |
| CNY 9 | 72-92 km |
| CNY 10 | 92-112 km |
The Capital Airport Express has a fixed fare of CNY 25 per ride. The Daxing Airport Express is the only line to maintain class-based fares with ordinary class fares varying in distance from CNY 10 to CNY 35 and business class fares fixed at CNY 50 per ride.
| Beijing Subway Daxing Airport Line Fare Chart | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Pricing Method (RMB) | ||||
| Regular One-way Ticket | Starting and Ending Stations | Lize Business District Station (丽泽商务区站) | Caoqiao Station (草桥站) | Daxing New City Station (大兴新城站) | Daxing Airport Station (大兴机场站) |
| Lize Business District Station (丽泽商务区站) | \ | CNY 10 | CNY 10 | CNY 35 | |
| Caoqiao Station (草桥站) | CNY 10 | \ | CNY 10 | CNY 35 | |
| Daxing New City Station (大兴新城站) | CNY 10 | CNY 10 | \ | CNY 25 | |
| Daxing Airport Station (大兴机场站) | CNY 35 | CNY 35 | CNY 25 | \ | |
| Business Class One-way Ticket (uniform price) | CNY 50 | ||||
Same station transfers are free on all subway lines except the two Airport Express lines and the Xijiao Line, which require the purchase of a new ticket when transferring to or from these three lines.
Children under 1.3 meters in height (If two children under 1.3 meters are accompanied, one is charged)
How to Buy Tickets
- Manual Ticketing: All subway stations are equipped with manual ticketing counters, where you can purchase a one-way ticket or recharge your public transport card.
- Self-Service Ticketing: The machines accept coins of CNY 1 and banknotes of CNY 5, CNY 10, CNY 20, CNY 50, and CNY 100. You can complete the self-service recharge operation with the self-service device.
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