| Beijing Capital International Airport |
The 28-kilometer's Airport Express of Beijing subway has been put into use on July 19, 2008. This light rail line running from the T2 and T3 of Capital Airport just has two stations in Beijing's downtown area, respectively at Dongzhimen and Sanyuanqiao. It just takes 20 minutes for passengers to travel between the airport and Dongzhimen by the Capital Airport Express Train, the highest speed of which could reach 110 kilometers/hour. 
Beijing Capital Airport Express Train
Routes
T3 of Capital Airport→T2 of Capital Airport→Sanyuanqiao→Dongzhimen
| Stations | First | Last | Accessible Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| T2 | 06:35 | 23:10 | --- |
| T3 | 06:21 | 22:51 | --- |
| Sanyuanqiao | 06:52 | 23:27 | Subway Line 10 |
| Dongzhimen | --- | --- | Subway Line 2 and Line 13 |
Dongzhimen→Sanyuanqiao→T3 of Capital Airport→T2 of Capital Airport
| Stations | First | Last | Accessible Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dongzhimen | 06:00 | 22:30 | Subway Line 2 and Line 13 |
| Sanyuanqiao | 06:04 | 22:34 | Subway Line 10 |
| T3 | --- | --- | --- |
| T2 | --- | --- | --- |
Ticket:
Fare: CNY25/person
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| Ticket of Airport Express Train |
Besides purchasing a ticket by cash, the ticket fare could be paid by the Beijing transportation smart card if you already have one. The fare will be deducted from the balance in your card when you exit from the express train station.

When you arrive in Beijing Capital Airport, please follow the signs to the Airport Express Train Station→purchase a ticket and enter into the waiting hall→get off the train and return the ticket→exit from the subway station or purchase another ticket to transfer to subway Line 2, Line 13 or Line 10
Please enter into the subway station from Exit E on the ground and take the elevator downstairs to B1→purchasing ticket and go through security check→take the elevator downstairs to B4→waiting and boarding the Airport Express Train
Tips: If you transfer to the Airport Express Train from subway Line 2 and Line 13 at Dongzhimen, you have to return the ticket which only charges CNY2 firstly. Afterwards, please go to the ticket office of the Airport Express Train to get a new one.

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