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How to Travel between Beijing and Wuhan

Beijing is about 1,160km (720mi) north of Wuhan. Among all the means of transport between these two cities, planes and high speed trains stand out for their shorter travel time and higher departure frequency. A flight between Beijing and Wuhan usually takes 2 to 2.5 hours and costs CNY600-2,300 for an economy class ticket. Normally, a high speed train takes 4-6 hours and costs at least CNY467. For budget travelers, normal speed trains traveling overnight with a duration of over 10 hours are worth considering.

How to Travel from Beijing to Wuhan

1. Fastest Beijing to Wuhan Flight: 2-2.5h, CNY600-2,300 for Economy Class

There are 18 direct flights taking tourists from Beijing to Wuhan every day. Tourists can choose either Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) or Capital International Airport (PEK) as their departure point, and all arrive at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH). From 7:50 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., nearly one flight is scheduled every hour.

2. Recommended Beijing to Wuhan High Speed Train: 4-6h, CNY467-623 for 2nd Class Seat

34 trains run from Beijing to Wuhan every day. From 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., nearly two trains leave from Beijing West Railway Station per hour. Two arrival stations are Wuhan Railway Station or Hankou Railway Station, so be careful when you book tickets.

Ticket Fare: 2nd Class Seat: CNY467-623; 1st Class Seat: CNY748-997; Business Class Seat: CNY1643-1,960

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3. Economic Normal Speed Train: 10.5-14h, CNY261.5 for Hard Sleeper

Each day, about 20 normal speed trains are available from 5:19 to 22:32. Two departure stations are Beijing Fengtai Railway and West Railway Station, while three destinations are Wuchang Railway Station, Wuchang Railway Station and Hankou Railway Station. The ones departing later than 20:30 are ideal choices for budget travelers as they can save one-night hotel cost.

Ticket Fare: Hard Sleeper: CNY261.5; Soft Sleeper: CNY409.5; Hard Seat: CNY152.5

How to Travel from Wuhan to Beijing

1. Fastest Wuhan to Beijing Flight: 2h, CNY700-2,200 for Economy Class

From Wuhan to Beijing, 18 flights are available every day. The earliest plane takes off at 8:00 a.m. while the last one at 10:00 p.m. The departure airport is Tianhe International Airport, and the arrival airports are either Daxing International Airport or Capital International Airport.

2. Recommended Wuhan to Beijing High Speed Train: 4-6h, CNY410-623 for 2nd Class Seat

34 high speed trains run from 7:40 a.m. to 18:41 p.m. every day. The departure frequency is nearly two trains per hour. No matter they leave from Wuhan Railway Station or Hankou Railway Station, all are about to arrive at Beijing West Railway Station.

Ticket Fare: 2nd Class Seat: CNY410-623; 1st Class Seat: CNY656-997; Business Class Seat: CNY1,643-1,960

3. Economic Normal Speed Train: 10.5-18h, CNY261.5 for Hard Sleeper

Wuhan to Beijing normal speed train offers tourists relatively limited choices, with about 20 trains in operation each day. Most of them depart from Wuchang Railway Station and arrive at Beijing West Railway Station.

Ticket Fare: Hard Sleeper: CNY261.5; Soft Sleeper: CNY409.5; Hard Seat: CNY152.5

- Last updated on Aug. 28, 2023 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on How to Travel between Beijing and Wuhan

Asked by Barry adkin from UNITED KINGDOM | Aug. 28, 2023 09:40

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Hello ,I am visiting China in February 2024, I want to travel business class beijing to wu han on the high speed train do I have to book? And how can I buy tickets.

Thank you Barry adkin uk

Answers (1)

Answered by Wendy | Aug. 28, 2023 20:01

Hi, you can book train tickets through TravelChinaGuide at least 1 month in advance, and they offer very considerate train ticket service.